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General Labour

@ Emterra Group

Victoria, British Columbia

$20/hrFull-time
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Overview

Emterra Group is hiring a General Labourer to support daily operations at its recycling plant, sorting materials, removing contaminants and keeping the work area clean. The work is physical, performed in a manufacturing environment that varies with weather, and the posting states the role is an immediate vacancy with competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits.

Pay:

$20 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Sort and inspect materials into designated areas
  • Pull contaminants from the sorting line
  • Clean plant equipment and maintain a tidy work area
  • Follow company safety policies and use PPE
  • Report system problems to the supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • Able to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
  • Able to lift items up to 25 lb
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work in a variable manufacturing environment
  • Forklift experience an asset but not mandatory

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Benefits mentioned

DentalEmployee assistance
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Employer posting date
2026-08-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-11-01

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 25 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedWellness

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Emterra Group

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Transforming waste into resources

Full company description

Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste, corporate sustainability and environmental impact goals. Emterra Group offers innovative and comprehensive waste & recycling solutions that increase waste diversion while delivering cost savings. With 1000 employees, a fleet of 500+ trucks, and 20 recycling plant and office locations, the Emterra Group of companies consists of: Emterra Environmental & Emterra Environmental USA – Provides waste audit, collections, waste disposal, recyclables processing and commodities marketing services in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Michigan. Emterra Tire Recycling – Collects and recycles used, discarded and un-saleable tires, recovering 100% of tire materials. This facility serves Ontario. Canadian Liquids Processors Ltd. – The only recycling facility of its kind in Canada, CLP provides confidential and secure liquid recycling and product destruction services for un-saleable consumable liquids, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Wastes are converted into ethanol and renewable energy while recycling 100% of all packaging. CLP serves businesses Canada-wide.

LinkedIn followers
8,698
People associated on LinkedIn
645
Reported office locations
  • 567 Michigan Dr, Oakville, Ontario L6L 0G4, CA
  • 6362 148th Street, Surrey, British Columbia V3S 3C4, CA
  • 15 Biggar Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 3Z3, CA
  • 8 Bramwin Court, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5G2, CA
  • 132 Riverside Dr, North Vancouver District, BC V7H 1T9, CA
Other recorded names
  • Emterra Group
Specialties
  • Recycling
  • Waste Diversion
  • Zero Waste
  • Waste Management
  • and circular economy
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Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOakville, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1976
SpecialtiesRecyclingWaste DiversionZero WasteWaste Managementand circular economy
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Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. organizations have been deemed to be 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).

Job Summary

The General Labourer supports daily recycling plant operations by safely sorting materials, removing contaminants, maintaining a clean work area, and following all Company safety policies and procedures. This role reports to the Plant Manager.

Position Description

  • Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all Company policies;
  • Ensure PPE equipment is utilized;
  • Inspect materials and sort items or materials into designated areas;
  • Pull contaminants from sorting line;
  • Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping;
  • Report system problems immediately to Supervisor;
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area;
  • Maintain an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Able to perform repetitive / physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 25lb;
  • Previous experience as a forklift operator is an asset, but not mandatory, however willing to be trained
  • Effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
  • Ability to work in manufacturing environment which varies based on weather conditions;
  • Able to work under time lines;
  • Ability to work well with little supervision and take direction from direct supervisor; and
  • Punctual, reliable, team player.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

  • Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
  • Competitive wages!
  • Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
  • Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
  • Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
  • Ability to have an impact and make a change!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

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.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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