About this Opportunity A willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends, is expected. UVic Waste Reduction Services is searching for candidates that are available to assist with casual coverage in a waste collection capacity.

The suitable person must be positive, service oriented, and able to conduct themselves in a qualified manner.

Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to attend to work at a moments’ notice is important.

Collection/Recycling experience is preferred but UVic provides training for suitable candidates.

The hours of work can vary from as little as a few hours to much more dependent on operational needs.

This is a casual on-call position Hourly rate is $28.48 Job Summary Reporting to the Waste Reduction Supervisor, the Waste Reduction Driver handles, collects, records and transports non-hazardous campus waste, recycled and resource recovered materials, operates a vehicle to transport materials, operates equipment related to waste reduction, assists with the maintenance of the vehicle and performs general maintenance in the waste Transfer Station and waste enclosures and at all waste collection locations on campus.

Job Requirements Skills: Drive a collection vehicle Communicate well in the verbal and written forms of english Specialized Knowledge/Education: Good driving record Valid class 5 driving licence Experience:



Collecting, picking up and transporting non-hazardous waste, recycling and resource recovered materials on pre-determined collection routes based on established schedules following specific instructions provided by a Supervisor and I or the University Driving a vehicle Working in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions Willingness to work any recognized shift including week-ends Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments.

In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility.

We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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📌 Casual, on-call, Collection Worker I (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria