Waste Management Environmental Student
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$23.26/hr
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Details Position Position: Waste Management Co-op Student Competition number: 2026-107 Location:
Public Works Department – Waste Management Facility, Salford
Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time (Early Jan 2027 - August 2027) Reporting to: Coordinator of Waste Management Union affiliation: Non-union Wage range: 2026 co-op rate: $23.26/hr - $29.07/hr Hours of work
Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. (40hrs/week)
*Students may be required to work the occasional Saturday
Vacancy Reason: Student Position
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.
- Employee and Family Assistant Plan Available
- Health Care Spending Account effective immediately
POSITION SUMMARY
- Provide superior customer service by responding to inquiries received from residents about curbside collection issues, waste diversion programs, and landfill site procedures.
- Assist with the launch of the new curbside collection program for six area municipalities. Duties will include, data management, trouble-shooting problems, and liaising with area municipal staff.
- Perform site visits as needed for documentation purposes, verification of contractor performance, and gathering program metrics.
- Under the guidance of technical Services staff, assists in the creation and revision of policies, procedures, operations manuals, data summaries, and reports, requiring a high level of attention to detail.
- Traveling throughout the County.
- Working indoors and outdoors as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- To be considered for a student position, you must currently be enrolled on a full-time basis at a post-secondary institution, and be returning to a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in the fall of 2026.
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies or Environmental Technology or related discipline.
- Previous experience working in a customer service role, requiring critical thinking and providing solution-oriented responses.
- Possess superior communication, both written and verbal and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook programs.
Ability to work independently. - G2 or G driver’s license, access to a vehicle and clean driving record.
If you are a returning student, please send an email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca and include the title of the position you are applying for, and confirm the following:
• You are currently enrolled on a full-time basis at a post-secondary institution, and will be returning to a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in the fall of 2027
• Your driving record from last year is still acceptable (if applicable)
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment
equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals,
including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and
minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and
inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if you r past experience doesn’t align
perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all
applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the
purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews wi ll be contacted. If you require any
document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.
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