Scalehouse Attendant

Scalehouse Attendant

Casual Full-Time

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number :   CC-26-05

Job Type : Casual Full-time, Up to 10 Months, Union

Salary Range : $29.59 to $35.43 per hour

Posted : Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Application Deadline : Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11 : 59 pm The Opportunity The Solid Waste Operations Branch is a branch within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. Responsibilities also include the operation of the scalehouse, which is the first point of contact for customers and waste entering the landfill site. Under the guidance of the Supervisor of Solid Waste Receiving, the Scalehouse Attendant position operates as the first point of contact for customers who intend to dispose of waste at the Barrie Landfill. This position provides effective front line customer service through daily scale house activities at the Barrie Landfill Site. The Scalehouse Attendant operates electronic weigh scales in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act, screens inbound waste for compliance with the Landfill Site Environmental Compliance Approval and collects associated user fees in accordance with the Municipal Fees By-law. This position uses customized computer software that integrates with the weigh scales to calculate disposal fees, create transaction records, produce daily cash reconciliation records, and track waste transfers in accordance with Provincial legislation. Finally, the Scalehouse Attendant provides customers with information regarding the operation of the Landfill Site and the municipal waste management system and assists with the resolution of customer services issues. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture : Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree / diploma / certifications)

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca / government-news / jobs

Experience

Knowledge / Skill / Ability

Law; Waste Management Legislation, including EPA Reg. 347

Demonstrated ability to : utilize conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult clients

utilize mathematical skills for cash handling and cash reconciliation

communicate effectively through in-person interactions, phone conversations and digital communication

conduct inspections and determine if there are issues of non-compliance based on established standards

observe priorities, meet deadlines and manage workload demands

deal with difficult customers, diffuse emotionally-charged situations, and resolve customer issues in a diplomatic and professional manner

Conditions of Employment