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General Labourer ($19.50/hour)

@ Emterra Group

Woodstock, Ontario

$19.50/hrFull-time
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Overview

Emterra Group is hiring a full-time General Labourer at $19.50 per hour to support welders, mechanics and technicians in a recycling and waste management shop. The work involves preparing, painting and refurbishing front-end bins and keeping the workspace clean and organized. The posting requires overtime as needed, with 44 to 48.5 hours a week.

Pay:

$19.50 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist welders, mechanics and technicians with daily tasks
  • Prepare, paint and refurbish front-end bins
  • Set up and organize tools, materials and equipment
  • Move bins into the shop and assist with preparation
  • Clean work areas and keep the workspace safe and organized

Requirements summary:

  • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods
  • Lift items up to 20 lb
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work in all weather elements
  • Able to work overtime as required (44 to 48.5 hours a week)
  • Punctual, reliable and a team player

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week44
Scheduleday, overtime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 20 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

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing recycling, resource recovery and waste management services that keep our communities clean and safe and valuable materials within the circular economy. We are looking for energetic and driven team members to support our growing company and play a crucial role in achieving our corporate mission and vision. Emterra Group 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), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International.

What will you do?

  • Assist welders, mechanics, and technicians with daily tasks and projects
  • Prepare, paint, and help refurbish front-end bins
  • Set up and organize tools, materials, and equipment for daily work
  • Move bins into the shop for refurbishment and assist with related preparation
  • Clean up work areas after jobs and ensure tools are properly stored
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to perform repetitive / physical tasks for extended periods of time and lift items of up to 20lb
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills to be able to communicate, understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training;
  • Must be able to work in all weather elements;
  • Must be able to work overtime as required (44 - 48.5 hours a week)
  • 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 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 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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