Transfer Station Labourer

About Us

SECURE is a leading waste management and energy infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure including Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely.

Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE Energy

SECURE Waste Services Richmond currently has an opening for a Transfer Station Labourer. The role of a Transfer Station Labourer covers a wide scope of activities.

Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing empty waste containers for re-deployment, loading & unloading supplies and waste containers on / off of various trucks and trailers, handling empty & full waste containers manually and with various small equipment, shipping & receiving of inbound and outbound loads, and other duties as identified through general operations.

Work Environment

This position entails a standard 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, with occasional on-call duties. This role may require flexibility in shifts, extended hours, weekend work, and occasional travel as dictated by business needs.

Candidates must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions and challenging work environments.

A Day in The Life

• Assist in creating and maintaining a clean and organized facility.
• Monitor available supplies and identify which containers to clean & prep as required.
• Ensure all required documents adhere to legal requirements as well as maintain compliance within SECURE guidelines.
• Safe operation and preventative maintenance of small equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum clamps.
• Load supplies and empty waste containers onto SECURE trucks & trailers.
• Unload supplies from delivery trucks & trailers, manually and by use of equipment.
• Offload inbound waste containers from various trucks & trailers.
• Verify / complete documentation and sign off as required for inbound / outbound supplies and waste.
• Repack waste under instruction and supervision of a Facility Technician.
• Process waste as identified & instructed by a Facility Technician.
• Actively participate in tracking all waste containers within the facility.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings.
• Abide by SECURE’s Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• Provide general labour services as required in the Transfer Station, Sludge Facility, and Water Plant.

Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, challenging work site environments, and long demanding workdays.
• Physically fit and able to perform physical tasks daily including lifting, moving containers and other heavy materials, along with the ability to spend a major portion of each day on your feet.
• Good time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Competent at completing documents daily including waste manifests and bills of lading.
• Previous experience in a related work environment where TDG or WHMIS is an essential part of the job is an asset.
• Experience operating a forklift and / or other small equipment in a safe and efficient manner would be considered an asset.
• Must be proficient in English (reading / writing / speaking) including some technical terminology.
• Personal values aligned with SECURE’s Core Values : Life, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence.
• Good computer skills and efficient at using MS Office.
• Post-Secondary Science education related to Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Studies would be an asset.

What’s in it for you :

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in.

We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer :

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes :
• Employer paid benefits : health, dental & more.
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap.

Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.