Position: Landfill Attendant

Status: Regular, Full Time (vacant)

Hours of Work: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday – Sunday (May – October, North Archipelago), October – April (North 3 shifts and 1 shift South Archipelago)

Start Date: ASAP

Hourly Range: $27.29 – $31.93 (40 hours per week, not including overtime)

Annual Salary: $56, 766 - $66,408

Locations: #10 Site 9 Road and 346 Blackstone-Crane Lake Road, The Archipelago, Ontario

Closing Date: November 9, 2026. Resume and cover letter to be remitted in one PDF document.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Waste Management the Landfill Attendant plays a crucial part in the daily operations of the landfill facility, ensuring that waste is disposed of safely and efficiently while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.

Township of The Archipelago The Archipelago is a water-based, seasonally oriented municipality consisting of a portion of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay and a number of inland freshwater lakes. The Archipelago acknowledges that the community resides on traditional Anishinabek territory. Our team is made up of committed and passionate employees who, in partnership with its community, ensure the continued guardianship of the lakes and watershed areas within the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere.

Who you are

You want to be part of a municipality with an environmental focus. You want the work you do to make a difference. You like a team environment where everyone has an chance to contribute to achieve shared goals. You like problem solving, expanding your horizons and making positive impacts on your community and beyond.

Why work for us A progressive team, dedicated to lifelong learning, career advancement and collaboration. In addition to the beauty of the area, in this position you will receive extended group health and dental benefits, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)



and participate in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System pension plan (OMERS).

What You’ll Do

· Offer excellent customer service to users by guiding them to appropriate disposal areas and addressing any inquiries or concerns.

· Ensure compliance with the Environmental Compliance Act (ECA) by conducting daily landfill inspections, maintaining landfill cells and waste bins to ensure proper waste placement and compaction, and immediately reporting deficiencies to the Supervisor.

· Verify waste disposal cards to ensure only authorized Township residents and contractors use the facility and only permitted waste is accepted.

· Operate the weigh scale and associated software, collect disposal fees and process debit and credit transactions as required.

· Maintain landfill cells and waste bins using heavy equipment to ensure proper waste placement, compaction and ongoing site compliance.

· Conduct routine testing and inspection of the fire pump and other site safety equipment, document results and report deficiencies to the Supervisor.

· Maintain a clean, tidy and safe facility and perform seasonal maintenance and snow removal of tip bank, weigh scale, banks and compaction bin areas.

· Operate and perform routine maintenance on heavy landfill equipment, seasonal equipment and power tools, including snowblowers, mowers, saws and shovels, and report significant issues to the Supervisor.

· Operate in a safe manner and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and The Archipelago’s safety policies.





· Conduct all other relevant duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Education

· Minimum High School Diploma.

· Computer literacy an asset.

Experience and Skill

· Minimum 2 years related experience with construction or maintenance work preferred.

· A Class G driver’s license in good standing and heavy equipment operations a requirement.

· Ability to lift and move 40 lbs on a regular basis.

· Demonstrated ability to work safely in a remote and lone-worker setting.

· Able to walk, climb, kneel, bend and traverse over uneven terrain and work in all weather conditions.

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

· Solid interpersonal skills that enable positive engagement with all stakeholders.

Resumes directed to: the Human Resources Department, The Archipelago

Email: [email protected], resume and cover letter submitted in one pdf document

We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The Archipelago is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected Pursuant to section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, C. M.56. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, Township of The Archipelago, 9 James Street, Parry Sound, Ontario P2A 1T4. (phone hidden).

Pay: $27.29-$31.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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