Waste Management Attendant
About the role
Branch
Engineering Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
31.74 per hour
Hours Per Week
40
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal Posting – Current CVRD CUPE 556 Employees only
Date posted
July 21, 2025
Waste Management Attendant
Term – Full time, Internal Only (40 hours per week, up to twelve months)
We are accepting applications from Comox Valley Regional District CUPE Local 556 members only for a full-time Waste Management Attendant to join our Engineering Services team starting in August 2025 for a period of up to 12 months or upon return of incumbent. The Waste Management Attendant operates the landfill scale, collects tipping fees, communicates on waste diversion initiatives and inspects residential user’s loads to ensure incoming waste is properly screened for prohibited and restrictive materials. Situated at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (CVWMC) in Cumberland, and reporting to the Supervisor - CVWMC, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Greeting the general public wishing to deposit refuse and providing information regarding landfill regulations, policies and processes;
Operating the weight scale, entering customer data into the database, determining tipping fees based on weight, collecting fees, issuing receipts, and providing correct change;
Balancing receipts and cash at the end of the work day, preparing a sales summary and bank deposit in accordance with accounting procedures;
Directing the public to the appropriate disposal locations and visually screening the incoming waste to ensure prohibited and restrictive materials do not enter the general waste stream;
Monitoring recycling and refuse bins and arranging to have them emptied as required;
Performing routine maintenance and housekeeping of the facilities, scale and surrounding area.
Our ideal candidate is:
Customer service oriented with the ability to relate effectively with the general public, contractors and coworkers;
A strong communicator with a welcoming approach;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
Experienced in cash handling in a computerized environment and customer service with over six months up to one year of directly related experience along with high school graduation, a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Occupational First Aid (Level 1);
Detail oriented, with the ability to process and reconcile payments;
Knowledgeable in standard practices, procedures, policies, bylaws, codes, regulations, methods and equipment related to the landfill;
Flexible when it comes to hours of work to effectively support a seven day per week operation including working weekends;
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
The work schedule for this position will be Wednesday to Sunday; however, may be subject to change based on operational needs.
This is a CUPE Local 556 position with a wage rate of $31.74 per hour.
To review the complete job description and to apply go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs.
The closing date for this position is August 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Applications for available positions with the CVRD must be received prior to the indicated closing date and time. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Comox Valley Regional District respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
The Comox Valley Regional District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.
Waste Management Attendant
About the role
Branch
Engineering Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
31.74 per hour
Hours Per Week
40
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal Posting – Current CVRD CUPE 556 Employees only
Date posted
July 21, 2025
Waste Management Attendant
Term – Full time, Internal Only (40 hours per week, up to twelve months)
We are accepting applications from Comox Valley Regional District CUPE Local 556 members only for a full-time Waste Management Attendant to join our Engineering Services team starting in August 2025 for a period of up to 12 months or upon return of incumbent. The Waste Management Attendant operates the landfill scale, collects tipping fees, communicates on waste diversion initiatives and inspects residential user’s loads to ensure incoming waste is properly screened for prohibited and restrictive materials. Situated at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (CVWMC) in Cumberland, and reporting to the Supervisor - CVWMC, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Greeting the general public wishing to deposit refuse and providing information regarding landfill regulations, policies and processes;
Operating the weight scale, entering customer data into the database, determining tipping fees based on weight, collecting fees, issuing receipts, and providing correct change;
Balancing receipts and cash at the end of the work day, preparing a sales summary and bank deposit in accordance with accounting procedures;
Directing the public to the appropriate disposal locations and visually screening the incoming waste to ensure prohibited and restrictive materials do not enter the general waste stream;
Monitoring recycling and refuse bins and arranging to have them emptied as required;
Performing routine maintenance and housekeeping of the facilities, scale and surrounding area.
Our ideal candidate is:
Customer service oriented with the ability to relate effectively with the general public, contractors and coworkers;
A strong communicator with a welcoming approach;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
Experienced in cash handling in a computerized environment and customer service with over six months up to one year of directly related experience along with high school graduation, a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Occupational First Aid (Level 1);
Detail oriented, with the ability to process and reconcile payments;
Knowledgeable in standard practices, procedures, policies, bylaws, codes, regulations, methods and equipment related to the landfill;
Flexible when it comes to hours of work to effectively support a seven day per week operation including working weekends;
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
The work schedule for this position will be Wednesday to Sunday; however, may be subject to change based on operational needs.
This is a CUPE Local 556 position with a wage rate of $31.74 per hour.
To review the complete job description and to apply go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs.
The closing date for this position is August 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Applications for available positions with the CVRD must be received prior to the indicated closing date and time. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Comox Valley Regional District respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
The Comox Valley Regional District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.