Equipment Operator

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. The organization is deemed an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy.

Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Equipment Operators are cross‑trained to safely operate multiple pieces of all equipment at the recycling and waste centers. They are required to operate all necessary equipment as directed by Supervisors including front wheel loaders, excavators, track dozers, compactors, and forklifts. These duties are performed on a daily basis in a noisy environment in all types of weather conditions.

• Safe and efficient operation of a forklift
• Material handling
• Moving bins, bales and shipping/receiving
• Daily inspection of equipment and documentation of daily inspection
• Communicate with Supervisor and Management regarding concerns or suggestions
• All other duties as assigned

• Certified and trained to operate a forklift
• Experience in the waste and recycling industry an asset
• Strong customer service orientation
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Must be available for overtime work

• Competitive wages
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company
• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
• Ability to have impact and make change

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.