The Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding
Waste Sorter to our Solid Waste Management team based in Vancouver, BC. Waste Sorters help characterize garbage from households and/or commercial properties in the Lower Mainland. Waste Sorters will assist with collecting samples from various sources and sorting waste samples into identified categories. An orientation session and health and safety training will be provided.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. This is a short-term (temporary) hourly position requiring up to 40 hours of work per week from November 16 to December 12, 2026 from Monday to Saturday. These are tentative dates and may incur minor adjustments. Sorters will be paid $24 an hour for the work, including training that will take place prior to the scheduled sorting dates.



There is a potential to extend the employment contract to 2027.
Physically collecting and sorting through selected waste samples into several individual categories.
Sample weighing, data entry, recording observations, and taking photographs.
Be able to provide their own transportation to work sites in Vancouver, BC. Some sites may be accessible by public transit.
other personal protective equipment will be provided (e.g., Experience doing physical labor in varied outdoor weather conditions and able to perform regular lifting safely (up to a maximum of 20 kg) over the course of a workday.
Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning (8:00 am).
Willingness to work independently and in a team setting.
Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent is considered an asset.
Experience with waste composition studies and audits, environmental data collection, and/or other types of solid waste management work is considered an asset.
Vancouver 2026 Waste Sorter Application
’ We are seeking to hire 1 - 3 Waste Sorters.
Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing qualified growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.
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📌 Waste Management: Sorter (Vancouver)
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📍 Vancouver