Representative Curbside, Excess Recycling & Contamination - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Representative Curbside, Excess Recycling ContaminationPublic Works - Waste ManagementContract Full Time - Twenty-four (24) monthsWorking with the Waste Collection and Waste Planning teams, the Curbside Advisor will be responsible for investigating the option of providing residents with larger or extra recycling carts for additional recycling storage capacity, reducing curbside contamination and assisting residents in person by addressing correct curbside set-out times, days, types of containers and acceptable materials.Major Responsibilities:Undertake in-field set out studies to gather data on the percentage of households regularly setting out additional recyclingExamine the material in the recycling carts and overflow recycling bagsEducate residents on proper set out practicesInvestigate if there is a need to provide residents with larger or extra recycling carts for additional recycling storage capacityPresent residents with the Region's sorting and curbside set-out procedures,Educate and engage residents about waste management issues and help promote the Region's various waste minimization programsPerform task(s) that support the coordination of division or section(s) activities with respect to addressing excess recycling set out and/or recycling contamination.Input and maintain data as directedAssist in conducting field researchComplete standard correspondence, letters and other documents within well-defined policies and proceduresRespond to routine requests for information from internal and external stakeholdersComplete outlined daily tasks and work plans independentlyMaintain internal and external working relationships with service clients and business partnersAddress program related internal and external inquiriesPerforms daily tasks and other duties as assigned in a safe and healthy manner in compliance with the Region’s Work Health and Safety policiesOther duties as assignedQualifications:College diploma or university degree, or minimum three years’ experience in a waste management settingBackground in environmental education and customer service with knowledge of general waste management operations and terminologies, an assetExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Excellent customer service, organization and time management skills.Willing to engage confidently as subject matter expert with members of the publicAble to work without direct supervisionPossess a valid G driver's licenseKnowledge and experience with using Salesforce or other customer relationship management softwareProficient in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis Excel and WordIf this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.Location: Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility, 7795 Torbram Road, Brampton. Travel within the Region of Peel will be required with the ability to work remotely, as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontario's Framework for reopening. Get detailsHours: 35 hours per week, 7:00am-2:30pmInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.