The Township seeks two (2) dependable and motivated individuals with knowledge of handling Household Hazardous Waste.

The qualified candidates are required to have a Grade 12 or post-secondary education and will report to the Public Works Manager. Responsible for inspecting, receiving and sorting all hazardous waste material delivered to the Hazardous Waste Depot at the Middleville Waste Site. Duties include data collection of quantities and types of materials, dealing with the general public, various agencies, and internal staff.

Salary range: $17.55 to $19.78 per hour, commensurate with experience. Based on a minimum 6-hour work week commencing tentatively May 18, 2024 to tentatively October 12, 2024, however consideration will be for a minimum 12-hour work week as per below:

Hours of Operation are:

Occasional required additional hours to co-ordinate with outside contractors may be required.

The following description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements inherent in this position.

The Household Hazardous Waste Attendant is solely responsible for the collection, cataloging, storage, and arrangement of shipping of Household Hazardous Waste.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards as set out in all applicable provincial and municipal regulations, policies, and by-laws.

• To direct the hazardous waste to the receiving area. To monitor and segregate materials being deposited only at the receiving area.

• To collect, catalog and store hazardous waste in a safe and orderly manner.

• Maintain an inventory of labels on site needed for shipping when containers are full.

• Make arrangements with the Public Works Administrative Assistant to have these materials picked up on a regular basis (depending on the size of containers weekly/by-weekly).

• Communication with the public in a friendly and respectable way during operations at the Household Hazardous Waste site.

• All areas outside and inside the hazardous waste building must be kept in an orderly fashion. Safe storage of materials being stored inside and outside the buildings enclosed areas. Access and pathways must be kept clear, fire extinguisher accessible, and no shelving to be added to the building. These are safety precautions so as not to injure the attendant and provide a safe escape route.

• All hazardous materials must be sorted and stored safely at the end of each day. Containers must be labeled with the proper label and made ready for pickup before the transportation company arrives. Paperwork will be turned into the office monthly, as to materials collected, cataloged, and made ready for shipment.

• Ensure the user is from Lanark Highlands or Tay Valley Township.

• Report spills and fires immediately to the Manager of Public Works.

• Perform duties as listed and only related to Household Hazardous Waste.

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Applications will be held in strict confidence. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume to 

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By mail: 
75 George Street, P.O. Box 340,
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

to arrive by 12:00 p.m. on April 2, 2024.