Transfer Station Attendant

Currently, we are looking to fill the following existing vacancy:

Transfer Station Attendant 

• Seasonal, part-time position (Approximately 6-month contract) 
• Hourly Wage: $27.26-$34.07 

• Work Location: 7650 County Rd 9, Bewdley, ON / 1112 County Rd 26, Brighton, ON / 344 5th Line West, Campbellford, ON

As part of our team, you will be responsible for operating the weigh scales and vehicle recording systems at the County’s three (3) Community Recycling Centres located in Bewdley, Brighton, and Seymour. You will provide direction and information to customers to facilitate the safe and proper disposal of waste materials. In addition, you will be responsible for receiving and sorting household hazardous waste materials brought in by customers, maintaining diversion areas and programs, maintaining unloading docks, and controlling site litter. You will also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & skills:

• At minimum, you have a high school diploma (OSSD);
• One year of experience in a related position or other positions requiring customer service, general administration, data entry, and operation of weigh scales would be an asset;
• General knowledge of waste management, hazardous waste, compost, and recycling;
•  Ability to lift items weigh up to 22 kg;
• Experience working outdoors, in all weather conditions;
• Demonstrated experience working with databases and working with debit/credit machines;
• Training in the use and application of Geoware software is considered an asset;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training and Hazardous Waste Identification Training would be an asset.
• Must be available to work Saturdays.
• A valid Class G driver’s license with a clean abstract and access to a personal vehicle is required. A 3-year uncertified driver’s record obtained from Service Ontario must be submitted with your resume. Resumes submitted without an acceptable driver’s abstract will not be reviewed.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check prior to the commencement of employment.

How to apply:

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

When emailing your application, please indicate what source you found this posting in and please ensure your cover letter, résumé, and any other supporting documents are submitted in one file (preferably MS Word (docx) or Adobe (pdf).

We invite you to submit your application by 4:30pm on Monday, April 6, 2026, to:

Human Resources

County of Northumberland

555 Courthouse Road

Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6
Email: hr@northumberland.ca

Fax: 905-372-3046

Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please e-mail your request to accessibility@northumberland.ca or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327. Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.