Solid Waste & Recycling - Summer Student

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Job Title

Job Type

Temporary

Union

CUPE

# of work hours per week

35

Location

Job Description

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is located in south-central British Columbia, with dozens rural and urban communities spread across 44,300 square kilometres. The TNRD provides more than 120 local government services to approximately 144,000 people in 10 Electoral Areas, 11 member municipalities, and 25 First Nations.

The TNRD is headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the largest community within the regional district. The Thompson-Nicola region has a vast range of climates that experience true four-season weather, with plenty of year-round sunshine, little rain, and warm summers. Residents generally have short commutes, easy access to recreation and the outdoors, and a high quality of life. The TNRD acknowledges that we are located within the unceded, ancestral lands of the Nlaka’pumux, Secwépemc, St’at’imc, and Syilx Nations.

Reporting to the Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling, the Summer Student – Solid Waste & Recycling will support education, outreach, and operational activities within the Solid Waste and Recycling department.

The student will work closely with the Waste Reduction Coordinator to deliver public education and outreach throughout the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering outreach at Eco-Depots
• Supporting public presentations (schools, field days, library talks, community groups)
• Hosting booths at community events
• Assisting with planning and delivering community initiatives (e.g., trunk sales, repair cafés)
• Developing educational materials such as presentations, brochures, posters, and articles
• Coordinating event logistics, including booking venues, set-up, and resource organization

In addition to outreach activities, the student will support solid waste operations by:

• Conducting inspections and deliveries to landfills and Eco-Depots
• Assisting with general labour duties at TNRD facilities
• Supporting communications through creating and installing signs, brochures, and information sheets
• Responding to public inquiries by phone
• Assisting with department reception phone coverage as needed
• Conducting miscellaneous solid waste and recycling related research

• Enrolled in or holding an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, environmental studies, education, or a related field
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent)
• Must be 15–30 years old, as required by the Canada Summer Jobs Program

• Familiarity with the Recycle BC program and general waste reduction principles
• Proficient with computers and comfortable learning new systems/technology
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to exercise courtesy, diplomacy, and tact when interacting with businesses, government representatives, staff, and the public
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support outreach events
  • Standard schedule is Monday–Friday, shifting to Tuesday–Saturday in July and August, with occasional Sundays
• Ability to perform fieldwork in remote locations throughout the TNRD
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable working in and around waste materials, including exposure to odours

This is a temporary summer student position with a term that runs approximately from May 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026 contingent on funding from Canada Summer Jobs.

This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. The hourly rate for this position starts at $23.23 (2025 rate) plus 14% in lieu of benefits.

Applications must include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience
. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted until 23:00 PST on the closing date of the competition. While we appreciate the interest of applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!