Litter Collector

St. John’s is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John’s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s Waste and Recycling Division is currently seeking highly motivated and environmentally conscious individuals to form a Litter Collection Crew with the goal of cleaning up our city this summer. All are welcome to apply.

Accountabilities

The Litter Collector Crew consists of a team of Litter Collectors with an objective of cleaning up our city. Targeting public areas of high litter concentration, the crew will be responsible for collecting and disposing of the material found roadside and in open spaces.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Dependable and self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team
• Valid class 5 driver’s license would be considered an asset

Additional Requirements

• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate (or equivalent) – dated not more than six months prior to hire

Working Conditions

This position is required to work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires physical stamina as the incumbent is required to perform repetitive tasks including twisting, bending, squatting and lifting in order to complete the duties.

Hours of Work

• Start and end date: May 12 – August 1, 2025
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• This position reports out of the Administration Building at the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility (340 East White Hills Road)

Rate of pay effective April 1, 2025.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John’s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the

employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community’s diversity.