Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant - Casual

Job summary

The Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant is responsible for the effective operation of the town's solid waste scale and related equipment. This role involves receiving waste materials and providing on-call coverage for year-round staff.

Job details

Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer. The Town of The Blue Mountains is a proud municipal employer located in Grey County. The Town provides services for more than 9,300 full-time residents and has a diverse staff of more than 170 full and part-time employees. The Town is also home to an extensive part-time and seasonal population, welcoming more than 2.5 million visitors annually. We're looking for people who share our commitment to building a sustainable community and our values of Accountability & Transparency, Leadership, Stewardship, Respect, and Collaboration. Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada! Position Summary: Reporting to the Solid Waste Site Supervisor, the Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant will help the Town eliminate waste with leading service. This position will focus on the effective operation of the Town’s solid waste scale and related equipment while receiving waste materials at the Town’s Solid Waste and Compost Site. This role is causal, on-call to provide vacation/leave of absence coverage for year-round staff. What you will need: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of one year experience in a similar role, specifically with relevant landfill experience. Exceptional organizational skills, including task prioritization, multi-tasking, and effective time management. High level of personal integrity. Strong work ethic. Professional and mature demeanor, especially under stressful situations. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Confident and decisive personality. Must be self-directed and capable of working with little supervision. Ability to work independently in a busy environment. Highly flexible with strong interpersonal skills conducive to a diverse workplace. Strong attention to detail. Ability to interact sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally with all individuals. What we offer: This is a casual, on-call opportunity at the Town. The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 - $29.25 (2026 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our casual employees: Perks & Discounts OMERS Work / Life Flexibility The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 20. 2026. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant is responsible for the effective operation of the town's solid waste scale and related equipment. This role involves receiving waste materials and providing on-call coverage for year-round staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant landfill experience. Strong organizational skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to work independently are essential for this position.

Benefits

• OMERS
• Perks
• Discounts

Listed skills

• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Task prioritization
• Multi-tasking
• Time management
• Integrity
• Work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Equipment operation
• Tactfulness
• Decisiveness
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Tourism
• Self-Discipline
• Strong Work Ethic
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Multitasking
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Personal Integrity
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Logistics
• Trades
• Solid Waste Manager
• Waste / Recycling Worker
• Garbage and Recycling Collectors
• Recycling and Reclamation Workers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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