Landfill Attendant

Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountable guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

Under the supervision of Lead Hand, Landfill, the Landfill Attendant will assist customers with recycling, material diversion, and waste disposal as well as the day-to-day operations of the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management.

This is a front-line position with continual contact with clients and requiring good interpersonal skills with the public and contractors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to identify recycled products, household hazardous waste, and diversion items.
• Sort, separate, and package recycled or diverted products for transport.
• Coordinate with contractors for the transportation of materials off site for further processing.
• Assist customers with waste disposal questions and direction. Including recycling and recycling awareness, identification and separation of hazardous, prohibited, and restricted wastes, provide assistance, and guide users to the appropriate disposal areas.
• Assist customers with recycling and diversion materials sorting, placement in the various designated areas, and proper use of transfer station areas.
• Assist the Lead Hand, Transfer Stations, in tracking, reporting, and maintaining records for the materials recycled or diverted through County supported initiatives.
• Maintenance and cleaning of the transfer station components, bins and equipment, Shelve and Share, Recycle Discovery Site, scale, diversion areas, landfill facilities, roads, and grounds.
• Conduct load checks for fugitive waste and ensure customers are placing materials in the proper areas.
• Educate and promote waste diversion with the facility users.
• Scale operation and heavy equipment operation (skid steer, tool cat).
• Ensure all work-related information is kept confidential as per policy and in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Comply with records management practices as stated in the Records Management Policy.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Clean criminal records check and driver's abstract.
• Farm machinery and/or heavy equipment operation experience considered an asset.
• Customer service experience and ability to interact positively and respectfully with waste haulers, members of the public, and co-workers.
• Previous landfill, transfer station, or recycling experience is an asset.
• Valid or ability to achieve Landfill Certification and/or Transfer Station Certification an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to work compressed work weeks, including weekend work and overtime.
• Must be proficient in MS Office and able to learn other programs.
• Ability to undertake labour such as lifting, sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling.
• Customer Service principles and practices.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact in a professional and respectful manner, communicate instructions, educate, and assist customers daily.
• Tact and sound judgment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Information

The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, paid vacation and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Perks

• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance
• County-branded clothing allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans

Shift Details: This full-time, permanent position entails a 40-hour work week, on a two-week rotation of shifts.

Hourly Pay Rate: $34.24 to $40.28 per hour.

Posting Closing Date: November 12, 2026 at 11:59pm.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.