Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.

The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.

The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.

About the role: The Municipality of Colchester is looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to work as part of a two-person environmental protection crew, who will report to the Waste Compliance Officer. There are several different aspects of this job which include the following:

Participating in curbside and commercial waste audits in consultation with the County’s Waste Reduction Team to educate residents on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) enhanced recycling program.
Participating in litter abatement, remediation of properties that receive illegal waste, litter clean-up along roadsides, as well as around our site in Kemptown.
Assistance with the County's green cart delivery and battery collection program.
Participating in public events which may include Household Hazardous Waste and Paper Shredding, as well as day camps and the farmer’s market.

Salary: $18.00/hr, full-time Monday-Friday (4-month term May-August). May be required to work outside of regular hours for community events.

Qualities to succeed in the role:

Motivated, ambitious, and enthusiastic
Possess attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Work cooperatively in a team environment
Interest in environmental protection
Ability to perform moderate to heavy labour with or without accommodation. This position may require extensive walking on uneven terrain and lifting.

Education & experience required:

Full-time post secondary student and returning to school on a full-time basis the next academic year
Experience using Microsoft Office software
Understanding of waste management practices, an asset
Conditions of employment include: being legally eligible to work in Canada, a valid NS driver's license, a satisfactory driver's abstract, and clean vulnerable sector and child abuse registry checks.

The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.

The submission deadline is March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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