Job Description

Section: Collection and Recycling
Division: Environmental Services
Department: Community Infrastructure
Initial Reporting Location: 1805 Frobisher

Job Status: Limited positions
Estimated Probable Duration: until October 24, 2026

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No (hours of work are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday)
Rate of Pay: $30.93 per hour

Note: Operate the Tenant Litter Collection Unit

Characteristic Duties: Under the supervision of the Waste Collection Foreperson.

• Oversee the performance of small work crews up to three (3) individuals in the performance of routine duties.
• Collect waste/litter within CGS.
• Load waste/litter into vehicle and deliver to appropriate waste disposal/transfer site.
• Deliver material or equipment to location as directed.
• Operate automated litter collection unit in the collection of refuse from sidewalks, roads, lanes, etc.
• Perform various functional duties to ensure proper condition, accessibility, cleanliness and safety of equipment.
• Provide daily or short term relief for Waste Collection crews.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Waste Collection operation experience considered an asset.
• Ability to operate an automated litter collection unit or similar type of equipment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds on a constant basis (67-100% (2/3) of the shift) and lift 45-55 pounds on an occasional basis (11-33% (1/3) of the shift).
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid class “DZ” driver's licence and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $29.38 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
  • .doc
  • .docx
  • .txt
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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