Job posting closes: February 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm Yukon Standard Time

This position is ANTICIPATORY.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Leadhand, Compost

Job Code:223
Department: Water & Waste Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent ensures the safe and effective operations of the Compost Facility in accordance with relevant regulations, standards and controls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Exposed to fumes, odours, noise, extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Grade 12 plus Compost Council of Canada certification course (24 hrs).
• 3 years previous related experience and 6 months on the job training.
• Knowledge of current trends in the field.
• Proven knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and controls.
• Standard First Aid with Level “C” CPR.
• Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement.
• Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, set priorities, be goal orientated and be a team player.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.
• Ability to perform physical labour.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Screening plant, grinding and separation equipment, milling and mixing equipment, dump truck, loader, farm tractors with specialized attachments and general office equipment (Microsoft suite, ERP, etc.).

Other Details:

Note: The City requires that all new hires be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 prior to their start date. Accommodations may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated based on medical, religious or other protected grounds.

New hires will be considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after they have received both doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada that requires two doses to complete the vaccination series. The City’s definition of full vaccination may change and any such change will be informed by direction from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and public health authorities.

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City’s online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at [email protected].

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.