Scale Operator

Job Number : 3933

Job Type : Temporary Part-Time

Vacancy Reason : Net New

Temp Contract Length : 6 Months

Location : 201 Savage Drive, Cambridge

Job Category : Environmental

Number of Positions : 1

Department : Cambridge (Waste Operations)

Division : Engineering and Environmental Services

Hours of Work : Up to 24 hours. Monday - Saturday 6 : 45 AM - 6 : 30 PM

Union : CUPE 1656

Grade : CUPE 1656 Grade 003

Salary Range : $30.04 - $31.62

Note : As per the collective agreement, probationary employees will receive 5% less than the regular permanent rate of the classification they are employed in, until the completion of four (4) months continuous service or eighty (80) actual days worked, whichever is the greater. They will then commence receiving the regular permanent rate.

Posting Date : Thursday January 22, 2026

About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to :

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan , “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

The Role

Operates and maintains a computerized vehicle weighscale; processes vehicles and performs related activities at Regional Waste Management sites.

Duties / Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to update data in customer files, complete daily cash reconciliations, and manually record weighscale tickets if computers fail.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Internal 1656 applicants are required to submit a document with their name on it (or an optional resume). 1656 staff are encouraged to internally apply with an updated resume, especially for those job opportunities that are a promotional opportunity, so that their qualifications are appropriately captured during the screening phase.

Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to :

For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contacttalentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca , or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.

Please note : candidates will be provided an update on their application. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).

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