The Opportunity :
The Waste Diversion Education Assistant provides residents with options for managing their residential / household waste through services and education, considering environmental, social, and economic impacts. Waste and Recycling Services endeavors to position Airdrie as a municipal leader in environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities Include :
- Assist the Education Advisor in supporting the City of Airdrie’s Cart Wizard Program to promote and encourage waste diversion which includes :
- visual audits on curbside carts to check for compliance with the City of Airdrie’s waste management programs
- collect data through use of technology and / or manual means
- respond to inquiries from residents throughout the program
- input data from the results of the audits and assist in analysis of the data
- planning and scheduling map routes
- Support the Education Advisor in the delivery of interactive presentations and programs at community events
- Perform other duties as assigned
You Bring :
Possess some education or training in a related field (environment, public works, sustainability, waste management)Valid Class 5 driver’s licenseWaste audit experience is an assetKnowledge and understanding of waste and recycling best practices is an assetAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to work on your feet for most of each day in all weather conditionsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with the public in a positive mannerPossess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and logical way that captures the attention of the audienceAbility to manage multiple projects, problem solve and adapt to an ever-changing environmentAbility to work under time constraintsWe Offer :
Competitive compensation and the following benefits :
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Annual adult Genesis Place passWe believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building, and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.
Additional Information :
This is a full-time term (16 weeks) position requiring 37.5 hours per weekMust be available to start May 1, 2026.The role requires frequent walking outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. Remote or Hybrid work is not available for this positionDuties may be physically demanding and can involve lifting and moving heavy materialsThe successful candidate must provide a current driver’s abstract prior to the start date. A city vehicle is provided for work related tasks.