Recycling Worker

Here at Vecova, we are passionate about inclusion and believe we can improve the lives of all members of our community. We are a dynamic leader in the disability sector providing programs, services, and enterprises designed to meet the needs of persons of all abilities though housing, employment, and wellness services. We are a team of talented individuals, big-thinkers and collaborators, who embrace our values and guiding principles to drive our mission and vision forward.

“We are creating a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging where all team members feel heard and valued. We are a diverse group of individuals working towards a common and noble goal of inclusion for everyone.” – Kelly Holmes-Binns, Chief Executive Officer - Vecova

THE OPPORTUNITY – Recycling Service Worker (Hourly)

Reporting to the Manager, this position is responsible to sort and count recycled beverage containers; preparing them for shipping and providing cash refunds to customers at the Bottle Depot. This position provides customer service and is required to follow safe work practices consistent with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles.

Hours of work are dependent on the Bottle Depot operational needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Counting, sorting, and stacking recyclable beverage containers
• Responding to customer inquiries and requests at the counter
• Working with a Point of Sale cash register
• Assisting with warehouse duties and commercial pick-up services
• Daily clean-up routines
• Follow safe work place practices, and report all unsafe work conditions to the supervisor or Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING
We are looking to engage team members with diverse skills, experiences and interests. These are some of the competencies and credentials we are looking for:

• Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset
• Experience in a warehouse or production line is an asset
• Strong skills required in verbal communication
• Basic math skills
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism aligned with Vecova values
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all Vecova team members
• Represent Vecova in a professional manner
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

WHEN YOU WORK AT VECOVA
No two days will be the same! You’ll have the opportunity to embark on a gratifying career with an organization that puts people first. We offer competitive compensation, onsite fitness programs, flexible work schedules, and generous paid time off to spend time with family, pursue adventure or take time for interests outside of work.

Vecova is committed to life-long learning and ongoing training is part of who we are. We have comprehensive training programs and we offer learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, stay current in your field, and continue to learn as your career progresses.

When you work at Vecova you belong. Join Us!

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

• Vecova is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for everyone.
• We welcome this journey of continual learning with our dedicated employees and
• community.
• We strive to operate with an open mind and seek the contributions of people with
• diverse backgrounds.
• We believe this only strengthens our workplace culture and ability to advance our
• mission.
• We work to inspire and inform the community to be inclusive - from our daily work
• supporting individuals in the community and living environments to our social
• enterprise and employment programs.

Join us in building a future for people with all abilities where everyone is valued, belongs, and thrives.

Vecova celebrates diversity and is proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of Race, Religious beliefs, Color, Gender, Gender identity, Gender expression, Physical disability, Mental disability, Age, Ancestry, Place of origin, Marital status, Source of income, Family status and Sexual orientation (Alberta Human Rights Commission).At Vecova, we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We provide support in our recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that considers candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect, in confidence, with our Human Resources Team at careers@vecova.ca if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

We greatly appreciate applications from all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates applying for positions must be authorized to work in Canada without employer support.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application question(s):

• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
• What type of shifts are you available for?
• Do you have experience handling cash?
• Are you available for weekend shift?

Work Location: In person