Employment - Utility Service – Compost Facility Operator

Utility Service – Compost Facility Operator

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time Permanent

Description

Position Title/Classification: Utility Service – Compost Facility Operator

Department: Solid Waste

Reporting to: Supervisor, Waste Management Facility

Location: Solid Waste Facilities

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 759

Salary: $29.56 / hour

JOB SCOPE: Reporting to the Supervisor of the Waste Management Facility or his designate performs a variety of tasks associated with the operations and maintenance of compost facility.

MAIN FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensures the proper control of materials and direction of traffic at the Composting Facility.
  • Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and work areas and provides both verbal and written reports of conditions.
  • Assists with the replacement, repair and installation of materials or equipment.
  • Inspects & monitors for compliance, loads of material delivered to the Compost Facility, to ensure compliance with facility rules, sorting requirements and the Nova Scotia Department of Environment regulations.
  • Provides required labour for tasks associated with the operation and routine maintenance of the Compost Facility.
  • Operates equipment associated with processing of wastes at the Compost Facility.
  • Ability to operates computer & scale equipment associated with processing of compost at the Facility.
  • Performs housekeeping chores to keep the site grounds and buildings in a clean and tidy condition.
  • Performs duties in compliance with established safety practices, policies, and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Must include copies of the items listed below)

  • Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
  • Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification.
  • Successful medical pre-screen is required including TB testing.  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to operate a variety of equipment associated with the operation of the Composting Facility.
  • Ability to work safely.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Skill in the operation of small tools.
  • Knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in the operation of the Composting Facility.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees and the public.

ADDITIONAL COURSES

  • Emergency First Aid/CPR Level A/AED.
  • WHMIS/GHS 2015 Course.
  • Nova Scotia Confined Space Entrant Course/Attendant Training.
  • Nova Scotia Fall Protection Training.
  • Nova Scotia Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Training.
  • Safe Forklift Operator Training.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, April 4th, 2025

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications quoting Reference #25.05-E should be directed at:

Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or 

E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca

Applications/Resumes may also be submitted in the drop-off box:  Main Floor, City Hall during regular working hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
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Experience Required
No
Available Openings
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Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$29.56/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
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End Date
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Language
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Posted on
March 21st 2025
Expires
April 4th 2025