Careers

DISTRICT OF SAANICH
ENGINEERING
PUBLIC WORKS
SOLID WASTE SERVICES
 

COMPOST ATTENDANT

One Temporary Position – Part-Time and Full-Time
(Approximately 2 years)
 
Do you enjoy working with the public and spending time outside?  If so, this might be a great opportunity for you. Saanich Public Works is seeking a temporary full time Compost Attendant to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the compost drop-off site. The Compost Attendant provides a professional level of customer service; operates a backhoe to maintain the site; coordinates the hauling of full compost bins; upholds the Municipal Safety Policy, promotes, monitors and ensures the public complies with WorkSafe BC regulations within the drop off site; monitors vehicles for contractors/commercial loads; performs sweeping, clean up and traffic control as required and maintains garbage carts including assembly/washing/organization.
 
Requirements include: Grade 11 or equivalent; basic record keeping skills; three months experience in dealing with the public; backhoe certification or experience; valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence; annual renewal of Driver’s Abstract.  Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
 
The successful candidate will work:

• Summer Hours - April to end of October: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; and
• Winter Hours - November to end of March: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (32 hours per week) from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

 
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $32.06 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, quoting competition 24182 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. As a component of the selection process testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
 
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [email protected]. We thank all applicants for applying.