Reports to: Venue Supervisor
Canada Summer Job Eligibility Criteria: Participant must be between the ages 15 to 30 years; a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been given under the act; and have a valid SIN number. Due to program criteria, international students are not eligible.
Salary: $18.00
Length: 8 weeks starting June 8 / 35 hours per week or 280 hours total.
Overview: Are you passionate about the environment and ways to reduce our impact? The Festival Waste Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting with planning, coordinating, and executing all waste diversion, cleanup, and sustainability initiatives before, during, and after the festival. This role ensures the event grounds remain clean, safe, environmentally responsible, and aligned with the festival’s sustainability goals.
Pre-Event Responsibilities:
- Participate in orientation, safety, and mindfulness training with supervisors and mentors.
- Develop a comprehensive waste management and site-cleanliness plan, including bin placement, collection schedules, and diversion strategies with the Venue Supervisor.
- Liaise with waste service providers, recycling partners, composting facilities, and local municipalities.
- Assist with planning and implementation of Community Care Hubs - which will house waste and recycling collection.
- Work with other team members and volunteers to prepare the grounds and campsites for the festival, helping out with projects as needed.
Event Responsibilities:
- Management of key operational hubs including Community Care Hubs (all aspects - goes beyond waste) and other waste collection/sorting sites including wastewater across festival grounds, campgrounds, vendor areas, and backstage zones.
- Supervise waste crew and volunteers, providing coaching, task assignments, and on-the-ground support.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas.
- Ensure proper separation of waste streams (recycling, compost, landfill, deposit-return, hazardous materials).
- Coordinate with festival departments (food vendors, logistics, camping, security, medical) to reduce waste at the source.
- Respond to operational issues quickly, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and smooth workflow.
Post-Festival (Strike & Reporting):
- Lead site cleanup and restoration, ensuring all waste is removed, sorted correctly, and disposed of responsibly.
- Oversee the breakdown of waste stations, signage, and equipment.
- Track waste volumes and diversion metrics—including composting totals—and prepare a post-event sustainability report.
- Recommend improvements and best practices for future waste reduction efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in operating power tools.
- Physically capable of performing manual labor and working in outdoor conditions.
- Comfortable working in environments with insects.
- Experience/Knowledge in waste management, environmental sustainability, facilities operations, or festival/large event operations in the greater context of Community Care.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage staff and volunteers in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of recycling, composting, circular economy systems, and sustainable event practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, lift moderate weights, and work outdoors in various weather conditions (with insects!).
- Commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community values.
Licenses or Certifications (let us know if you have any of these): Basic First Aid; Four Steps to Safety training; water safety and lifeguarding certification; valid driver’s license; chainsaw safety certification.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
