Summary of Duties:

Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs and works with the City of London’s Waste Management team on a range of duties that will primarily support the implementation of the Green Bin Pilot Program for multi-residential buildings and other Waste Management programs and services. 

The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services and operation of facilities.  In addition to assisting staff with their day-to-day duties and longer-term project work the Student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term. 

Work Performed:

Green Bin Multi-Residential Program assistance including;

• Assist with the preparation of setting up buildings participating in the pilot project
• Oversee the delivery of Green Bin Carts, kitchen containers and promotion and education materials to the pilot project buildings
• Provide updates to the Waste Management Coordinator on the delivery and building status
• Managing inventory at the storage facility of carts, kitchen containers, information packages and additional parts
• Assistance with keeping the storage facility organized and clean
• Respond to resident inquiries and provide assistance regarding Green Bin distribution and program details.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of overall multi-residential Green Bin Pilot Program when needed.

Community outreach and engagement

• Engagement and outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with the Green Bin pilot project program
• Set up information displays and participate at outreach events to answer to and engage with residents

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Research and Data Collection

• Assist with the organization of the roll out of the pilot project program
• Complete audits of the Green Bin carts at pilot project buildings which may include visual inspections, documenting contamination levels, observing collection and monitoring participation
• Complete resident participation and feedback questionaries
• General data compilation and analysis
• Waste management technology/program research

General

• Report regularly to Waste Management Coordinator on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations
• Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone
• Prepare and complete deliveries (printed materials, Green Bin Carts, Kitchen Catchers, etc.)
• Assists with deliveries and the day-to-day operations of the waste and resource material collection and diversion programs
• Other Waste Management duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or graduate student of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities
• Must be a current student enrolled in full-time studies returning to school full-time September 2024 and/or require this placement to graduate from an academic program.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   
• Ability to engage members of the public in discussions
• Ability to learn and convey information to others
• Ability to communicate to individuals and small groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Initiative and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Other Information:

$21.78/hour.

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time up to 8 month student position (May 2024 - January 2025).

The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Work outside the normal hours will occur throughout the eight-month placement and will include work in the late afternoon to early evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

Work Arrangement: More than 50% in the office. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.