Recycling Operations Assistant (Entry Level-Part Time)

Job Opening for: Recycling Operations Assistant/Grease Ninja (Entry Level-Part Time)

From the shadows we strike, swift, silent, and on a mission. Our prey? The slippery, used fryer oil hiding behind restaurants across Vancouver Island. Without us, kitchens would be overwhelmed by pools of oil, stray fry bits, and rogue prawn tails.

We are Ergo Eco Solutions, and we’re recruiting part-time Ninjas-in-training to help collect and recycle used cooking oil into renewable products. It’s a dirty job but an essential one in the battle for a greener future.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and ready to take initiative
• Hard-working with a solid, reliable work ethic
• Safety-conscious, with a clean driving record
• Team-oriented, but also comfortable working independently
• Passionate about sustainability and recycling

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team based at our new facility near Mill Bay, BC. There’s room to grow in this role, proven effort and attitude could lead to full Ninja status and long-term opportunities.

This is a unique and rewarding job in the local green economy. If you’re up for a hands-on challenge, want to make a difference, and don’t mind getting a little messy, we want to hear from you.

Apply now—your Ninja journey awaits.

Benefits of joining the Ergo team:

– We offer flexible work hours with employee ownership options, bonuses and other performance perks as employees grow with the organization.

– An experienced team with varied backgrounds welcomes energetic problem solvers and rewards self-starters with opportunities to use their skills and grow their roles.

– Be part of an innovative, growing Vancouver Island-based clean tech company.

– See the Island, the job is based on the Vancouver Island with routine visits to communities from Victoria to Campbell River (in company vehicles).

Job Description:

The Recycling Operations Assistant is responsible for receiving, sorting and loading liquid waste material, general yard clean-up and manual labour, and other duties as required.

They will participate in field operations including waste oil collection, bin delivery and maintenance, and rebranding as required.

Other responsibilities include manual lifting, pushing bins, sweeping, and general cleaning throughout the yard to maintain production and cleanliness of the facility.

Help facilitate the processing and delivery of our Oil-ternative ® line of vegetable oil-based lubricants, non-stick agents, and biofuels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities on the Job:

• Skilled driver that can keep cool in stressful traffic and driving situations.

• Mechanically inclined; operate pumps, motors, generators, pressure washer, etc.

• Dedication to green/sustainable initiatives

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have Class 5 or 7 BC driver’s license; experience driving a 1-ton truck, must provide a driver’s abstract.

• Sufficient strength and stamina to meet physical requirements of the job.

• Positive, helpful, “can do” state of mind.

• Adhere to safe standards and practices; operate equipment within safety guidelines.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and to effectively manage time.

• Experience maintaining and operating work-related equipment including water pumps, vacuum pumps, suction hoses, power tools, etc. is an asset, but not required.

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Starting Salary: $19.00 to $22.00 per hour with flexible 21–35-hour work week, and is dependent on funding from BC Youth in Manufacturing Initiative . We’re willing to work with the successful candidate to build a schedule that suits your needs and ours and that supports a healthy work/life balance.

This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement, promotion, and permanent full-time employment for those demonstrating good character, initiative and positive work ethic.

Contact: info@ergo.eco

About Ergo Eco Solutions Inc.

Ergo Eco Solutions (Ergo) is advancing Vancouver Island’s circular economy by upcycling used cooking oil into sustainable “Oil-ternative®” products. We collect fryer oil from local restaurants and convert it into renewable biofuel and eco-friendly release agents for construction and paving. Our work helps partners reduce waste and support environmental stewardship. Through ongoing R&D, we’re committed to creating safer, cleaner solutions for people and the planet.

Ergo’s Operations Team are our front-line professionals responsible for collecting used fryer oil from our local restaurant partners and supporting the operations that transform this waste into sustainable products for industrial, construction, agricultural and consumer applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• driving a 1-ton truck: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 or 7 BC driver’s license (required)

Work Location: On the road