Title:  Co-Op Student - Waste Management

Summary of Duties:

Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Planning Coordinator(s) and with the Waste Management team on a variety of responsibilities to support the City of London’s waste diversion programs and services.

The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services, including operation of municipal facilities. In addition to providing support on the day-to-day services, the student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term.

The standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, work outside these hours will be required throughout the four-month term, including early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Weekend work will be required; advance notice will be provided. 

Work Performed:

The following duties are examples of the work.

Operations

• Conduct observational audits of how waste materials are set out (at the curbside or at multi-residential buildings) by residents
• Distribute information door to door to curbside households with program information and schedules.
• Conduct site visits to gather information and provide updates
• Manage inventory at storage facilities of collection containers (i.e. recycling containers, carts, kitchen containers, composters, additional parts, etc.)
• Transport inventory items from various locations
• Assist with keeping storage facilities organized, clean and tidy.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to, replacement of containers, carts, and parts (handles, lids, information packages, etc.)

Research and data collection

• General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events.
• Waste management technology/program research.

Community outreach and engagement

• Outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with London's waste diversion programs
• Assist with the production of printed and other media to promote London's waste management services
• Assist with workshops, presentations and outreach events providing information

General:

• Report regularly to the Planning Coordinator(s) on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations
• Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone
• Deliveries (printed materials, containers, carts, etc.)
• Other Waste Management duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset
• Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups
• Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED  

Post-secondary or graduate student of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities

Compensation & Other Information:

$23.11/hour. 

This posting is for (1) temporary full-time position being filled on a temporary full-time basis for up to 8 months starting in January 2026.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend & shift work may be required (potential evenings and weekends).

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will require a Criminal Record Check (CRC).