Posted 2 months ago
Loader - Victoria
@ Emterra Group
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Emterra Group is hiring a full-time Loader (Swamper) for its Victoria operations, covering curbside recycling collection, recycling plant support and general yard work. The role assists truck drivers on residential routes, lifting and emptying bins and accompanying the driver to and from depots. The posting lists competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits.
Pay:
$20 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Collect curbside recycling from residential homes
- Lift heavy bins, up to 55 lbs (25 kg), repeatedly
- Operate truck compaction controls
- Keep a record of tagged bins
- Accompany the driver to and from routes and depots
Requirements summary:
- Safety-minded approach to daily tasks
- Strong work ethic
- Clean attendance record
- Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly
- Written and verbal client service and public interaction skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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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
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 55 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Specialties | RecyclingWaste DiversionZero WasteWaste Managementand circular economy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 65 |
| View page |
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
We are currently seeking Swampers to join our Victoria operations which includes; curbside recycling collection, recycle plant support and general yard labor.
The core of the work will be dedicated to Curbside Collections Trucks. Swampers are responsible for assisting drivers to collect residential recycling and deposit it at a processing depot.
Position Description
Collect curbside materials from residential homes
Repetitive tasks including heavy lifting (55lbs/25 kgs)
Maintain a record of tagged bins
Operate truck compaction controls
Accompany driver to/from the route and the processing depots
Perform other related duties
Skills & Qualifications
Safety minded approach to the daily tasks
Strong work ethic
Clean attendance record
Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Client service and public interaction skills – written and verbal
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.
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