Student Waste Management

Job Status: Student

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 35

Location: Park Avenue Business Centre

Closing Date: February 17, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a Waste Management Student in the Public Works division. This student opportunity is for a period starting approximately May 4, 2026, and ending August 28, 2026.

Job description

The Waste Management Student will support the Waste Management team by assisting with a variety of environmental projects and assignments related to waste management, diversion, and public engagement.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies


• Assist with coordination of environmental projects within the service area (corporate and public engagement, waste diversion, and waste operations)


• Collect and analyze data related to waste collection, diversion, and disposal, and waste audits (may include field work)


• Undertake academic literature reviews related to solid waste management projects within the division


• Assist in the development and delivery of communications to stakeholders, both online and in print


• Assist in estimating project efficiencies and costs


• Assist with various administrative duties, as required


• Work both indoors and outdoors, with occasional weekend hours

Essential qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the third year or higher of an environmental or engineering related post-secondary program, such as environmental engineering or environmental science.


• Experience in collecting and analyzing data using statistical tools


• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, operations, and maintenance


• Strong communication and report writing skills, including experience writing literature reviews


• Ability to multi-task and demonstrated problem-solving skills


• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet (or other similar software programs)

Other Qualifications

• Experience applying the PIEVC protocol, an asset


• Experience with social media and communications, an asset


• Previous student experience in similar projects, an asset

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works mostly indoors


• This position works weekday hours

Driver’s licence/vehicle requirements

Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G or G2 Ontario driver’s licence; a driver’s abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver’s abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no ‘non-medical or administrative’ license suspension in the preceding three (3) years; because this position may be required to drive their own vehicle, a reliable vehicle is also required.

Background check requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check.  

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Walking: frequent walking on level surface, rough surface


• Sitting: constant sitting in a chair, stool


• Standing: frequent to constant standing inside, outside


• Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching, mousing


• Foot action: constant two foot action

Benefits

This student position has an hourly wage of $19.06 to $21.12 and will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.