Student-Solid Waste Management C0319

Job summary

Support the City of London’s waste diversion programs through curbside audits, site visits, inventory management, deliveries, and day-to-day operational tasks. Collect and analyze information, research waste management programs and technology, and support community outreach, resident inquiries, and promotional events.

Job details

File Number: 3824 Employee Group: Local 101 Service Area: Environment and Infrastructure Division: Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management ​Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year) # of Openings: 1 Summary of Duties: Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Supervisor, Planning Coordinator(s) and the Waste Management team on a variety of responsibilities to support the City of London’s waste diversion programs and services. The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services, including operation of municipal facilities. In addition to providing support on the day-to-day services, the student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term. The standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, work outside these hours will be required throughout the four-month term, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Advance notice will be provided. Work Performed: The following duties are examples of the work. Operations Conduct observational audits of how waste materials are set out (at the curbside or at multi-residential buildings) by residents Distribute information door to door to curbside households with program information and schedules. Conduct site visits to gather information and provide updates Manage inventory at storage facilities of collection containers (i.e. recycling containers, carts, kitchen containers, composters, additional parts, etc.) Transport inventory items from various locations Assist with keeping storage facilities organized, clean and tidy. Assist with day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to, replacement of containers, carts, and parts (handles, lids, information packages, etc.) Research and data collection General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events. Waste management technology/program research. Community outreach and engagement Outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with London's waste diversion programs Assist with the production of printed and other media to promote London's waste management services Assist with workshops, presentations and outreach events providing information General: Report regularly to the Planning Coordinator(s) on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone Deliveries (printed materials, containers, carts, etc.) Other Waste Management duties, as assigned. Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset. Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups. Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities. Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Specialized Training & Licenses: Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED Post-secondary or graduate student within the disciplines of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities. Must be returning to full-time academic studies in September 2027 and/or require this student placement to graduate. Compensation & Other Information: $23.11/hour. This student position is for (1) opportunity effective January- August 2027. Temporary full-time up to 8 month contract. This position is scheduled to be hybrid. With a mix of in-office and remote work. Police Record Check: The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

What you’ll do

Support the City of London’s waste diversion programs through curbside audits, site visits, inventory management, deliveries, and day-to-day operational tasks. Collect and analyze information, research waste management programs and technology, and support community outreach, resident inquiries, and promotional events.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an Ontario G Class driver’s license and be a post-secondary or graduate student in one of the listed disciplines, returning to full-time studies in September 2027 and/or needing the placement to graduate. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office; outreach, customer service, and presentation experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Public Outreach
• Customer Service
• Community Engagement
• Public Speaking
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Waste Diversion
• Community Outreach
• Student Placements
• Organizational Skills
• Information Gathering
• Planning
• Research
• Auditing
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Waste Management
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Presentations
• Social Sciences

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Science & Research
• Education
• Solid Waste Manager
• Waste / Recycling Coordinator
• Environmental Engineers
• Recycling Coordinators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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