Waste Disposal Student Labourer

Waste Disposal Student Labourer (EWSWA)

Department: EWSWA – Waste Disposal	Location: Essex, Ontario
Position type: Student, Full Time (40 hr./week)	Posting #: SWA-02-24
Salary: $17.60 per hour	Start date: May 6, 2024
Job Posting Opening Date: April 15, 2024	Closing Date:  April 21, 2024

Who We Are:
The Essex- Windsor Solid Waste Authority  is the governmental agency charged with the responsibility of providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for the County of Essex and the City of Windsor. The mission of the EWSWA is to provide programs to manage the solid, non-hazardous waste generated in the County of Essex and the City of Windsor in an environmentally sound manner through processes which include, but are not necessarily limited to reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and landfilling.

Day In The Life: ​​​​​

• Direct traffic to appropriate dumping area.
• Conduct onsite and offsite litter patrols.
• Maintain public disposal area in a tidy manner.
• Perform maintenance duties including misc. painting, grass and weed cutting, and tree trimming.
• Assist with other tasks and duties, as required.

What We Are Looking For:

• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with operating a lawn tractor and weed whip is considered an asset.
• Mechanical skills and experience with routine maintenance is considered an asset.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license.
• Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified).
• Must be returning to full-time studies in September 2024.
• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs Grant will be given preference.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected applicants will be contacted. EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. The County of Essex assists with the recruitment process and administers Human Resource functions on behalf of EWSWA. Please let us know of any accommodations through . Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.