Inspector, Regional Landfill

Essex, ON, Canada

Full Time

Entry Level

Inspector, Regional Landfill

Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
Position Type: Full-time (40 hrs./week)
Location: Essex, Ontario
Posting #: SWA-08-25
Opening Date: April 16, 2025
Internal Closing Date: April 24, 2025

Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)

Are you safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and ready to work in an active, outdoor environment? Join the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) as an Inspector, Regional Landfill and be on the front line of waste inspection, site safety, and regulatory compliance. You will inspect incoming loads of waste and recyclables, coordinate closely with heavy equipment operators and the Scale Clerk, manage the Hazardous and Special Products Depot (HSP), and ensure adherence to Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regulations. Your efforts will help keep our operations efficient, compliant, and safe for both the public and staff.

Why Work With Us?

The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is the governmental agency charged with the responsibility of providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for the County of Essex (County) and the City of Windsor (City). The mission of the EWSWA is to provide programs to manage the solid, non-hazardous waste generated in the County and the City in an environmentally sound manner through processes which include, but are not necessarily limited to reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and landfilling.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for:

1. Waste Inspection & Compliance

- Inspect incoming loads of commercial and municipal solid waste, yard waste, and recyclable materials to ensure proper disposal or handling in accordance with EWSWA policies
- Complete Daily Waste Inspection Reports, documenting traffic, weather, handling methods, and identification of non-compliant materials
- Communicate with haulers and the public regarding MECP and EWSWA policies, and escalate non-compliance issues to management

2. Landfill Operations Support

- Coordinate and direct traffic flow for both commercial haulers and the public, ensuring safety in collaboration with heavy equipment operators and the Scale Clerk
- Maintain the Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Depot to ensure cleanliness and organization
- Implement bird control measures, including the use of pyrotechnics as needed

3. Other Duties as Assigned

- Provide relief coverage for the Scale Clerk and assist with other support duties as required
- Perform other tasks necessary to maintain safe, compliant landfill operations

What You Bring

Education and Commitment to Growth:

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized

Experience abd Expertise:

- A minimum of 3 months of related experience in waste management, landfill operations, or environmental services is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with the public and haulers
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to assess and report waste materials accurately
- Physically capable of working in all weather conditions and dirty, odoriferous, and potentially hazardous environments

Other Requirements:

- Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel within Windsor and/or the County of Essex
- Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
- Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document

What We Are Offering

As a CUPE 2974.1 position, this role is on Band 6 with a starting hourly rate of $29.93, and that is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none, and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.

The EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. EWSWA is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the EWSWA will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

The County assists with the recruitment process and administers Human Resource functions on behalf of the EWSWA. Please notify the County of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

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