Labourer​/Truck Driver; Solid Waste and Recycling

The Engineering Department is seeking qualified, hard‑working, and team‑oriented people to join the team as an auxiliary Labourer 1/Truck Driver – Solid Waste and Recycling. This is a dual role, at times performing routine manual work involving considerable physical effort and agility in the collection and disposal of garbage, recycling and green waste, and other times operating various sanitation vehicles in a skillful and safe manner.

• Collection of refuse, garbage, recycling and food scraps/green waste
• Safe and skillful operation of various sanitation vehicles
• Litter pickup
• Working at the City’s Eco Centre
• Cleanup duties
• Performing related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation and knowledge and skill in the methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in garbage collection and recycling work. This position involves continuous heavy physical work in all weather conditions. Applicants are encouraged to highlight in their applications residential and commercial garbage collection and/or recycling experience. The ability to maintain a very high standard of work is critical for success in this role.

Other desired attributes include excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively, particularly when dealing with the public. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement, are required as well as a clean driver’s abstract.

Labourer 1 - $32.91/hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)
Truck Driver – Solid Waste and Recycling - $37.20/hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Still Creek Works Yard

This is an auxiliary position, and hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and are scheduled by the department on an as needed basis. Shifts may vary between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday and may include occasional weekends between the hours of 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM.

Please apply online at  This competition will remain open until filled.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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