Student - Waste Management

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Title: Student - Waste Management
Job Close Date:
File Number:

2410
Employee Group:
Local 101


Service Area:

Environment and Infrastructure
Division:
Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management


Job Type:

Full-Time Temporary (up to 15 weeks)
# of Openings:
1



Summary of Duties:
Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Planning Coordinator(s) and with 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.

Work Performed:
The following duties are examples of the work.

Operations

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.)
Research and data collection

General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events.
Waste management technology/program research.
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Community outreach and engagement

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
General:

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.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary 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 2025 and/or require this placement to graduate from an academic program.

Experience:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset
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)
Specialized Training Licenses:
Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED

Compensation Other Information:
$22.44/hour.

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time up to 4 month student position (May/June - September 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 four-month term including early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Weekend work will be required; advance notice will be provided.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Minimum of 50% of the work is in office. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

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


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