Company: Growing City

Location: Metro Vancouver

Job Type: Casual / Seasonal Contract Work

Schedule: Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available

Season: August to September 2026

Rate: $19-$21/hr

Job Description

Growing City is looking for reliable event waste sorting contractors for summer event season. This is a great opportunity for dependable, hands-on individuals who are comfortable working outdoors, staying active, and supporting waste diversion at large public and private events.

Contractors will help manage waste, recycling, organics, cardboard, refundables, and other event materials. The role includes sorting materials, monitoring bins, keeping waste areas clean, and helping ensure materials are properly separated throughout the event.

Shifts are available from August through September, with the highest demand on weekends and during large event days. Some shifts may start early in the morning, run late into the evening, or continue overnight.

Responsibilities

- Sort waste, recycling, organics, cardboard, refundables, and other materials
- Monitor waste stations and help attendees place items in the correct bins
- Move bags, bins, and materials as needed
- Keep sorting areas clean, organized, and safe
- Follow instructions from supervisors and event managers
- Record or report waste-related information when required
- Work professionally around event staff, vendors, clients, and the public
- Support set-up, event-day operations, and clean-up shifts as assigned

Requirements

- Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and working for full shifts
- Comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
- Available for weekend shifts




- Available for some early morning, evening, late-night, or overnight shifts
- Able to travel to event locations across Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, and nearby areas
- Previous waste sorting, janitorial, event, warehouse, landscaping, or labour experience is an asset, but not required

Schedule

This is casual seasonal work with shifts available between August and September 2026.

Typical shifts range from 6 to 8 hours, with some shorter or longer shifts depending on the event. Start times vary and may include early mornings, daytime, evenings, late nights, and overnight shifts.

We are looking for staff with versatile availability, especially on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Ideal Candidates

This role is a good fit for people who are:

- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable with physical work
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in busy event environments
- Interested in sustainability, recycling, and waste diversion
- Available for multiple shifts throughout the summer season

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and include your general availability, especially for weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts by email to [email protected]

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- What is your availability during the event season from June to September? Please include the days of the week and times you are generally available, including weekends, evenings, late nights, and overnight shifts if applicable.
- Are you comfortable commuting to busy event sites where parking may be limited or unavailable? Please confirm that you can reliably get to and from event locations by transit, rideshare, walking, biking, or other transportation.

Work Location: In person

📌 Event Waste Sorting Contractors – Seasonal / Casual (Canada)
🏢 Growing City
📍 Canada