Lead Hand Transfer Stations

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

The County is looking for a full-time permanent Lead Hand, Transfer Stations for our Municipal Utilities Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Solid Waste, the Lead Hand, Transfer Stations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the county transfer stations and recycling depots, including supervision of transfer station employees, site maintenance, coordination of waste and recycling products removal. They also respond to customer issues regarding solid waste and assist with curbside garbage collection and other solid waste related programs.

Job Duties and Tasks:

• Schedule staff at the remote manned transfer stations, arrange for or cover shifts for vacation or sick days as required.

• Supervise transfer station staff in daily operations, provide guidance, mentoring, planning, training, and daily support to employees.

• Participate in performance evaluations, training, employee development, and assist in recruitment and hiring.

• Monitoring and site maintenance of remote unmanned transfer stations, including but not limited to groundskeeping, litter and garbage removal, bin inspections, coordination and scheduling of bin pickups and repairs, removal of fugitive materials, and keeping the sites in a generally clean, tidy, and organized condition.

• Ensure correct operation of equipment and that maintenance of equipment, roads, infrastructure, groundskeeping, are completed in a timely manner.

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  A valid Class 5 driver's license.

• Clean criminal records check and driver's abstract.

• Computer skills (MS Office software).

• Previous landfill, transfer station, or recycling experience is an asset.

• The ability to interact with waste haulers, the public, and co-workers effectively and courteously.

• Supervisory experience.

• Able to undertake lifting, sweeping, cleaning, and shoveling tasks as required.

• Valid or expired Landfill Operator certification is considered an asset.

This position works Monday to Friday for 40 hours per week.

The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, pension and vacation.

Pay rate: $38.51 to $45.31 Hourly

This position is open until August 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm or until a suitable candidate found.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.