Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK54249P

Position Title

Landfill Attendant (Term)

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months currently until January 3, 2027

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Utility Services (DP213)

Department Name

Branch

Solid Waste (BR183)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union The Glenmore Landfill serves as the solid waste disposal facility for residents within the Central Okanagan Regional District and offers a variety of disposal options on-site including recycling, organic materials, household and commercial waste.

The Landfill Attendant oversees the activities of the landfill public use areas, performs various maintenance/operational functions, and provides information and regulations to the public concerning solid waste disposal and recycling.

Duties - Union

- Identifies material in incoming loads and directs the vehicles to the appropriate areas of the landfill site for load dumping, based on waste type.
- Sorts recyclable materials by category and moves materials to the appropriate area.
- Performs traffic control to maintain a safe site; closes and opens areas around heavy equipment use.
- Operates vehicles, basic landfill machinery (e.g. sprayer, etc.); loads compost onto public vehicles using a tractor with bucket loader.
- Digs ditches and maintains the leachate collection system ensuring screens are clean in the sludge composting area; assists Technician in manual duties related to the landfill methane gas management program (e.g. hooks up lines, changes filters).
- Performs routine maintenance, minor repairs, and lubrication of equipment /vehicles.
- uses various hand and power tools.
- Cleans premises and vehicles; performs litter control; waters compost site materials.




- Mixes cover material and applies to the landfill face to minimize wind -blown litter.
- Responds to small fire flare – ups and suppresses or controls fires using a water cannon until the Fire Department arrives.
- Trains new Landfill Attendant staff.
- Receives and responds to enquiries and complaints from the public and provides general information regarding landfill regulations, standards and procedures to commercial haulers and the general public.
- Performs the primary “relief” duties for the Landfill Scale Operator, including weighing incoming and outgoing vehicles on the scale, inputting data into the computer, processing payment transactions (receiving cash or processing a charge).

Results and Activities - Non union Credentials - Union

- High school graduation or equivalent
- BC Driver’s License – Class 5

Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Service Excellence
- Conflict resolution
- Bondable/cash handling

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please ensure that you have a Driver’s Abstract to attach, as this is a required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

$33.71 per hour plus 14% in lieu of perks, vacation and statutory holidays

Posting Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

09/07/2026

Days of Work

Sunday to Wednesday

Standard Hours per Day

10

Hours of Work

7am to 5:30pm

Work Location

GLENMORE LANDFILL

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

- Resume

- Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter

- Other Document 1

- Other Document 2

- Other Document 3

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