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Summer Student, General Labourer (Solid Waste)

Requisition ID: 4120
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Seasonal Student
Fixed Term Duration: Approximately four (4) months
Number of Openings: 8
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts 
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Solid Waste Services
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL6 (70%)
Rate: $ 29.65
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/02/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 15/03/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

 

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

 

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment. 

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

These are Summer Student positions working eighty (80) hours bi-weekly, from May 2026 to August 2026 within the Solid Waste Services Branch of the Environmental Services Department. These positions are within the CUPE 1505 Bargaining Unit.

 

Under close supervision, the General Labourer Summer Students will perform general labourer duties related to support the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Landfill and Collections Operations. Tasks include but are not limited to cleaning and maintaining all assigned areas, operating a variety of small equipment and hand/power tools of a limited-skill nature, assisting with refuse and litter picking, general yard maintenance, assisting with seasonal yard waste collection, and performing general labourer duties.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

  • Ability to understand instructions and safety procedures.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and productively with co-workers and actively contribute to team activities.
  • Ability to perform manual labour for extended periods of time and in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to listen attentively and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • General math, numeracy, and reading skills.

 

 

EDUCATION:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Successful completion of one (1) year of post-secondary education is required.
  • Candidates must be returning to full-time post-secondary studies for the Fall 2026 semester to be eligible for this position.

 

 

Candidates who are successful during the interview process will be required to provide the following documents:

 

  • Proof of full-time post-secondary enrollment for the Winter 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters.
  • A copy of a High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
  • A copy of a valid Class Five (5) *Driver’s Licence (non-GDL) and a Driver’s Abstract. *Note: GDL will not be accepted. Proof of licence and a Driver’s Abstract (issued within 30 days) will be required from candidates.

 

 

These documents are not required at the time of application, however preparing and collecting these documents in advance will expedite the recruitment process for successful candidates.

 

*A lottery system may be used for selection should the number of eligible applicants exceed the available positions*

 

 

SAFETY:

 

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

 

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. 
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted.  Late applications will not be accepted.

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