Recycling Waste Educator

Job Posting
Regional District of Central Kootenay

Ootischenia, Crescent Valley, Winlaw, Slocan Recycling Depots

Recycling & Waste Educators are responsible for screening
RECYCLING & WASTE recycling material or waste at a recycling facilities and sites to
EDUCATOR ensure only acceptable material is accepted, and to redirect

unacceptable materials. Recycling & Waste Educators also

maintain the cleanliness of sites and perform basic site

Part –Time, As and When Needed maintenance.
If you are friendly, hard-working, enjoy working outdoors and
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is want to be a part of bringing better recycling services to the
inviting applications for the position of Recycling & Kootenays, this position may be for you!

Waste Educator.
Recycling & Waste Educator positions are somewhat physically

demanding and work is performed primarily outdoors in varied
weather conditions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS  Experience working outdoors

AND ABILITIES:  Experience working alone and/or in remote locations 

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a  Experience with public education would be considered

demonstrated ability to act with tact and diplomacy an asset

when dealing with the public  Standard First Aid, Basic CPR with AED/willingness to 

Demonstrated ability to de‐escalate conflict with obtain required for some sites

members of the public  WHMIS certification 

Passion for Zero Waste and environmental issues  Valid BC Drivers License 

Demonstrated ability to maintain logs and records and to  Satisfactory Criminal Record

communicate via email 

Ability to work autonomously and effectively with This is a part-time benefited position, working up to 24

minimal supervision hours per week making $20.96 per hour. Our Recycling &
Waste Educators also receive a monthly stipend for use of 

Ability to work outdoors and have reasonable physical
personal cellphones for required on site job duties.

fitness to meet the demands of the position


Demonstrated commitment to the values of the RDCK:
Applicants should be available to work a varied work

Health and Safety, Accountability, Integrity, Respect
schedule that includes day, weekend and/or evening shifts

and will be scheduled at out Ootischenia, Crescent Valley,
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Winlaw, and Slocan Recycling Depot. 
Completion of High School Diploma or acceptable

equivalent Applications will be accepted until 9:00 am February 6, 

One year experience in a customer service position, with 2023.

prior experience enforcing company policy and To apply please complete our online application which can
standards

be found here: Employment Application.