Student-Solid Waste Management C0319

Summary of Duties:

Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Supervisor, Planning Coordinator(s) and the Waste Management team on a variety of responsibilities to support the City of London's waste diversion programs and services.

The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services, including operation of municipal facilities. In addition to providing support on the day-to-day services, the student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term.

The standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, work outside these hours will be required throughout the four-month term, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Advance notice will be provided.

Work Performed:

The following duties are examples of the work.

Operations

• Conduct observational audits of how waste materials are set out (at the curbside or at multi-residential buildings) by residents
• Distribute information door to door to curbside households with program information and schedules.
• Conduct site visits to gather information and provide updates
• Manage inventory at storage facilities of collection containers (i.e. recycling containers, carts, kitchen containers, composters, additional parts, etc.)
• Transport inventory items from various locations
• Assist with keeping storage facilities organized, clean and tidy.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to, replacement of containers, carts, and parts (handles, lids, information packages, etc.)

Research and data collection

• General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events.
• Waste management technology/program research.

Community outreach and engagement

• Outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with London's waste diversion programs
• Assist with the production of printed and other media to promote London's waste management services
• Assist with workshops, presentations and outreach events providing information

General:

• Report regularly to the Planning Coordinator(s) on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations
• Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone
• Deliveries (printed materials, containers, carts, etc.)
• Other Waste Management duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset.
• Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED

Post-secondary or graduate student within the disciplines of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities.

Must be returning to full-time academic studies in January 2027 and/or require this student placement to graduate.

Compensation & Other Information:

$23.11/hour.

This student position is for (1) opportunity effective September-December 2026.

This position is scheduled to be hybrid. With a mix of in-office and remote work.

Police Record Check:

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC).