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7-Mile Labourer (Casual / On-Call)
Department: Operations
Status: Casual / On-Call (Day-to-Day Coverage)
Posting Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Posting Type: Casual – Bargaining Unit
Posting Number: 202603-01
Wage: $26.58/hour
Position Overview
• The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) is seeking Casual Labourers to support operations at the 7-Mile Landfill and Recycling Centre on an as-needed basis.
• This is a unionized casual position that provides operational coverage during staff absences, peak service periods, or other operational requirements.
• Casual employees are scheduled on a day-to-day basis and must be available to support operational continuity when called upon.
• The position performs the physical duties associated with operating and maintaining the recycling, salvage, and public tipping areas of the 7-Mile facility.
• This position operates within the terms of the Collective Agreement between RDMW and USW Local 1¬1937.
• The position reports to the Operations Waste Supervisor or designate.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the On-Site Supervisor with daily landfill and recycling operations.
• Maintain public areas in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Sort and process recoverable materials for recycling.
• Retrieve reusable items from the waste stream.
• Retrieve hazardous or prohibited materials from the waste stream.
• Perform landscaping and site maintenance duties as required.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts where qualified.
• Assist the public in the salvage yard and public tipping areas.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with RDMW Standard Operating Procedures and policies.
• Act as First Aid Attendant when assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Core Competencies
• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Public Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Operational Awareness
• Safety Focus
• Adaptability
• Reliability
Qualifications
• Ability to maintain cordial relationships with the public and staff members.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labour in an outdoor operational environment.
• Demonstrated awareness of workplace safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing operational setting.
• Reliable transportation to and from the 7-Mile facility.
• Ability to take direction and work competently with minimal supervision.
Assets
• WCB Level 1 First Aid.
• Forklift operation certification.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence