Posted 8 days ago
Waste Spot Checker
@ Tetra Tech
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Tetra Tech is hiring three temporary Waste Spot Checkers in Saskatoon, SK, to inspect residents' blue recycling and green food and yard waste carts for contamination and record findings on a tablet. The role is hourly at $22/hr, up to 28 hours a week, Monday to Friday from about 6:30 am to noon, from November 10 to December 18, 2026, with paid training the week before. Candidates must provide their own transportation and CSA Green Triangle steel-toed boots.
Responsibilities:
- Visually check blue and green carts for contaminants
- Record observations and enter data on a tablet
- Inform residents of waste management procedures
- Follow safety procedures and report incidents
Requirements summary:
- Interest in environmental and waste management issues
- Own CSA Green Triangle steel-toed boots
- Ability to walk long distances and lift up to 10 kg
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Available for 6:30 am starts
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 22 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSA Green Triangle steel-toed boots |
| Driver’s licence | preferred, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Tetra Tech
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 98 |
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding Waste Spot Checkers to our Solid Waste Management team based in Saskatoon, SK. Waste Spot Checkers will help educate residents by spot checking the recycling (blue) and the food and yard waste (green) carts for each house. Waste Spot Checkers will be looking for contamination in both carts and inputting the information in a tablet. An orientation session and health and safety training will be provided.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
This is a short-term (temporary) hourly position requiring up to 28 hours of work per week from November 10 to December 18, 2026 for Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to noon (approximately). There is a potential work (hours) for meetings, administrative tasks, and field preparation. These are tentative dates and minor adjustments may occur. Checkers will be paid $22/hr for the work, including training that will take place a week prior to the start date.
This position is on a shift basis depending on each individual’s schedule. Preference is given to staff available for more shifts, however special circumstances will be considered.
Your Role:
- Visually checking the blue and green carts for contaminant.
- Data entry and recording observations with a tablet.
- Potential interaction with residents to inform them of current waste management procedures.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- An understanding of and interest in current environmental and waste management issues.
- Be able to provide their own transportation to work sites in Saskatoon, SK. Some sites may be accessible by public transit.
- Own CSA Green Triangle certified steel-toed boots (minimum 6” ankle height) or be able to acquire them before your first day; other personal protective equipment will be provided (e.g., high-vis vest and safety glasses).
- Working outside in varied weather conditions, with the ability to walk long distances and for long periods of time.
- Be able to practice safe lifting techniques (up to a maximum of 10 kg) over the course of a workday.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact with residents on a regular basis.
- Ability to exercise flexibility, good judgment, discretion while following safe work practices.
- Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines.
- Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning (6:30 am).
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent (optional).
- Experience with waste composition studies and audits, environmental data collection, and/or other types of solid waste management work (optional).
How to Apply:
Please email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line
‘Saskatoon 2026 Waste Spot Checker Application’ or by applying through this portal.
Application Deadline: Ongoing until spaces are filled. We are seeking to hire 3 Waste Spot Checkers.
For more information: Contact us at [email protected]
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
- We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
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