Student-Solid Waste Management C0319

City of London•London, ON

4d•CA$23•Hybrid

About The Position

Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Supervisor, Planning Coordinator(s) and the Waste Management team on a variety of responsibilities to support the City of London’s waste diversion programs and services. The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services, including operation of municipal facilities. In addition to providing support on the day-to-day services, the student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term. The standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, work outside these hours will be required throughout the four-month term, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Advance notice will be provided.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups.
Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED
Post-secondary or graduate student within the disciplines of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities.
Must be returning to full-time academic studies in January 2027 and/or require this student placement to graduate.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

Nice To Haves

Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct observational audits of how waste materials are set out (at the curbside or at multi-residential buildings) by residents
Distribute information door to door to curbside households with program information and schedules.
Conduct site visits to gather information and provide updates
Manage inventory at storage facilities of collection containers (i.e. recycling containers, carts, kitchen containers, composters, additional parts, etc.)
Transport inventory items from various locations
Assist with keeping storage facilities organized, clean and tidy.
Assist with day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to, replacement of containers, carts, and parts (handles, lids, information packages, etc.)
General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events.
Waste management technology/program research.
Outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with London's waste diversion programs
Assist with the production of printed and other media to promote London's waste management services
Assist with workshops, presentations and outreach events providing information
Report regularly to the Planning Coordinator(s) on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations
Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone
Deliveries (printed materials, containers, carts, etc.)
Other Waste Management duties, as assigned.