Waste Sorter (Casual Contract) - Regina, Saskatchewan
AET Group is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Waste Sorter in Regina, Saskatchewan. This is a casual, as-needed contract position that offers the opportunity to work at various locations throughout Regina. Work will primarily be conducted at the Saskatchewan Recycles sorting facility operated by Emterra, as well as at various curbside collection and client sites throughout the city.
Due to ongoing project requirements, successful candidates can expect approximately 12 to 22+ weeks of work annually, depending on project schedules and operational needs. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, project-based employment and who enjoy working in a hands-on field environment.
The Waste Sorter will be responsible for conducting waste characterization studies, collecting and sorting waste materials, recording data accurately, and supporting waste reduction and diversion initiatives for a variety of clients.
AET Group is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting, auditing and scientific services company providing professional services to the built and natural environments in the following core service areas: air, compliance, building sciences, mitigation, GHG, waste, sustainability, audits, water, management systems, flood protection and energy. Headquartered in Kitchener Ontario, AET provides services across Canada and the United States. AET is looking for dedicated, skilled, and knowledgeable people to complement our current team.
This position reports directly to the Waste Audit Manager and Manager of Waste Analytics and Development and works closely with Project Managers, Waste Team Leads, and the Waste Team, to ensure safe and efficient waste studies. The successful candidate must be available to travel regularly for conducting audits. The travel may require overnight stays for 1–3-week periods.
In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to our growth, working on diverse waste projects, including municipal and ICI waste studies and reduction strategies, material recovery facility commissioning, optimization and quality studies, litter studies, food waste studies, EPR and Circular Economy, and waste reduction planning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct waste studies (~95% of time) including:
- Participate in waste sample collection (e.g., curbside residential waste collection, landfill waste collection, recycling collection, etc.).
- Participate in sample sorting to characterize and determine garbage, recycling, and organic composition by material type.
- Responsible for carrying out work with accordance to project specifications and prescribed methodologies.
- Work safely by following all health & safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Administrative & Communication (~5% of time).
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Environmental Studies or related field with an interest in waste management is an asset.
- Driver’s license with the ability to get to projects sites
- Must possess excellent oral, written, organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be punctual and dependable with a professional demeanor.
- Possess initiative, adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.
Competencies:
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Physical Capabilities:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk.
- Able to lift 20 kg.
- Regularly required to work outside in varying weather conditions.
- PPE requirements provided by AET: half-mask respirator/mask, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, coveralls, reflective vest.
- PPE requirements not covered by AET: CSA approved safety boots (must be ankle height).
AET Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation.
Pay: $18.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
