Organization: Turtle Island Recycling
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Interested in working for the LARGEST
Zero-Waste Event in Toronto!
Turtle Island Recycling Corporation (TIR) and Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) are partnering up for the U.S GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL’S International Conference and Expo.
Looking for students who want to make a sustainable difference!
Job Status: Temporary
Number of Positions available: 6
Compensation: $14.00/hr
Turtle Island (TIR) is dedicated to assisting our customers with tools and programs to divert as much material from the landfill as possible. We help with day-to-day material recycling management as well as large event recycling and waste material management.
We are currently seeking numerous outgoing, dynamic and environmentally-focused field representatives in the City of Toronto to assist direction of recycling and waste management for a one-week event.
Key responsibilities will include set up of event area, engaging and educating customers about the waste and recycling programs and events and providing excellent customer service .
Event Dates
7am – 12pm Thursday, September 29th
7am – 10pm Friday, September 30th to Saturday, October 1st
6am — 12pm Sunday, October 2nd to Saturday, October 8th
• Must be able to work a minimum of 4 shifts between September 29-October 8, 2011
• Must be able to attend training TBA- A 2 hour session during the week before the event
Job Purpose/Summary:
The responsibility of a dock monitor is to manage the recycling and waste flow at a large event and to maintain a record of the type and amount of recycling and waste material flows in and out of the facility before, during and after the event.
Reporting Relationships:
• Reports to TIR’s Account/Project Manager
• Communicate with all levels of customer, all levels of Turtle Island management and operation
Job Duties and responsibilities:
• Engage event and facility staff by providing information and direction about the recycling and waste streams
• Direct facility and event staff
• Manage the recycling and waste streams as they arrive on the facility dock to record type and amount, and then direct to location for disposal.
• Complete administration and reports as required
Job Specifications:
Knowledge/Background:
• Minimum 1 year completion of a degree or diploma in environmental science and/ or sustainability and/or human behavioral science is preferred
• Proven track record in project management, organization, leadership,
• A passion and proven commitment to an excellent customer service experience
• A belief, understanding and application of the principles and values of sustainability
• Familiarity with the evolving Zero Waste Standards, ISO 14001, Corporate Social Responsibility
• Experience in the Waste Management field an asset but not required
Skills and Attributes:
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent people and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and to apply effective leadership skills
• Good understanding and experience documenting and inputting data
• Creative problem solving
• Outgoing personality – must be comfortable directing event and facility staff in terms of the recycling and waste streams
• Positive attitude – must leave the facility with a clear directive on where recycling and waste material goes
• Be interested in, and genuinely concerned about sustainability in terms of waste and recycling
• Detail-oriented when completing program administration and data collection forms
• Punctual, conscientious and able to multi-task
• Have a friendly and professional manner and appearance
• Committed to providing exceptional customer service
• Able to recognize significant or sensitive issues and know when to escalate them to the Account/Project Manager
• Able to complete training and committed to the complete shift on event dates
Please send in your resume and cover letter to hr@turtleislandrecycling.com by September 16, 2011.
