Transfer Station Attendant

Reporting to the Senior Transfer Station Attendant, the Transfer Station Attendant is a key member of the Station and is vital to the overall effectiveness, which promotes a positive, safe, secure work environment while providing exceptional customer service. The Attendant is required to perform a variety of duties including; directing the public in use of the site for proper disposal of items, financial transactions, site clean-up, and coordination of resources.

The Attendant must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The shift-schedule will include work on weekends and limited overtime.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and organize waste cart inventory, including assembly, delivery and repair.

• Direct traffic and customers and monitor all activity at the station.

• Assess items brought to the station for appropriate charges.

• Coordinate and maintain the Transfer & Eco Station garbage and recycling programs.

• Understand and adhere to the regulations set forth by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) for special waste programs.

• Coordinate contracted services for material collection and disposal.

• Provide accurate information on recycling and waste disposal to the public and deal with complaints and inquiries in a respectful and timely manner.

• Operate equipment to prepare materials for transportation such as cardboard and garbage compactors, fluorescent bulb crusher and any other equipment deemed necessary.

• In an acting capacity, operate heavy equipment such as the loader, backhoe and skid steer to load materials, and prepare for transportation.

• Accurately handling transactions, receiving payments, and providing change to customers.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum Grade 12 Diploma and possess a Class 5 Operator’s License.
Minimum one year of related work experience and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required. Mechanically inclined, competent in using equipment, and comfort with physically demanding work is essential. The incumbent will have exceptional organizational and customer service skills, with the ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing. Demonstrated knowledge of the waste industry is an asset.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. The successful candidate will provide a Drivers Abstract upon hire.

Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly

Duration:
March 23, 2026 – October 3, 2026

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages

• Training/education and professional development opportunities

• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown.

Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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