Solid Waste Yard Job Posting

Applications invited for the yard assistant job at the solid waste depot

Reporting to the Yard Manager, the Yard Assistant carries out duties that support achievement of operational outcomes for the solid waste depot. Outcomes include: secured site; opening and closing on time; safe operations and good relationships involving residents, staff, volunteers and contractors; tidy site and environmentally responsible operations; garbage and recycled materials appropriately sorted, stored and accessible for contractor hauling and volunteer back hauling; and, a creative work site.

We believe that an effective yard assistant will already have, or will show aptitude in the following areas: awareness of solid waste management and eagerness to learn more; demonstrated tact, team work and safe work practices (Worksafe BC Guidelines); self-starter and motivated. The yard assistant will have practical skills applicable to depot operations and will perform physical labour (e.g. Baler operation, moving bales and bins) in all weather conditions. The yard assistant may act for the Yard Manager from time to time, when necessary.

Hours of work: seasonally variable and dependent on level of Depot activity. On average 8 hours a week throughout the year, as scheduled by the Yard Manager, generally 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. 

Wages: $20/hour plus standard employment benefits.  Basic WHIMS certificate (knowledge of hazardous goods handling), or be willing to obtain the certificate.

There will be a 6 month trial period.

Applicants are asked to prepare an application letter addressed to TIRRA which describes why they feel they are especially suited to the job described. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed, and appointments made in early June 2015.

Please send application letters by June, 1st 2015, to

Corresponding Secretary, TIRRA

Box 14-1

Thetis Island, BC

V0R 2Y0

Solid Waste Management Committee