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SalaryPosted:Friday, March 1, 2024
Job Number:TN-24-02
Job Type:Temporary Part-time, Up to 18 Months, Non-Union
Position Closing Date:Monday, March 17, 2024, at 11:59pm
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
The Solid Waste Operations Branch is a branch within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. Responsibilities also include the operation of the scalehouse, which is the first point of contact for customers and waste entering the landfill site.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Landfill Operations Supervisor, the Scalehouse Attendant (PT) position is responsible for providing front-line support to customers who intend to dispose of waste at the Barrie Landfill. Specifically, this position is the first point of contact at the Scalehouse and performs various customer service duties. Additionally, this position operates electronic weight scales in accordance the Weights and Measures Act and screens inbound waste for compliance with the landfill site Environmental Compliance Approval. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting landfill operations by providing friendly and comprehensive customer service to customers of the Barrie Landfill while ensuring that all incoming waste complies with related legislation and regulations.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Secondary School Diploma
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs
- Position Equivalency Code: A
Experience
- Two (2) years of cumulative part-time experience or one (1) year of full-time experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities in a customer service work environment
- Demonstrated experience with cash handling
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Intermediate customer service, interpersonal, written and oral communication, conflict resolution, communication, organizational, record keeping, cash handling, cash reconciliation and mathematical skills
- Basic computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), weigh scale software and the Internet
Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
- Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Location: Environmental Center, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie
Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.
Wage: This is a temporary part-time non-union position with a 2024 pay range of $26.31 to $31.50 per hour.
How to Apply:Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.
