Waste Sorter
Tetra Tech
Sort and weigh household/commercial waste samples, record data, work outdoors.
20 days ago ago
C$24 - C$24
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Field
Company Size
30,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Project Management
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Defense Services
Disaster and Emergency Management
Marine
Transportation
Government
Water Resources
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
sample weighing
data entry
photography
safety reporting
compliance
sample sorting
- Sample weighing, data entry, recording observations, and taking photographs.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Physically collecting and sorting through selected waste samples into several individual categories.
What you bring
class 5
steel boots
own transport
physical labor
legal work
detail oriented
- Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning (8:00 am).
- Be able to provide their own transportation to work sites in the Lower Mainland. Some sites may be accessible by public transit.
- Willingness to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience doing physical labor in variable weather conditions and able to perform regular lifting safely (up to a maximum of 20 kg) over the course of a workday.
- Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent (optional).
- Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines.
- Work outside in varied weather conditions, with the ability to stand, lift, bend, and twist for long periods of time
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, practicing safe work methods.
- Experience with waste composition studies and audits, environmental data collection, and/or other types of solid waste management work (optional).
- 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., mask, high-vis vest, and safety glasses).
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
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Company
Overview
$5B
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.
1966
Year Founded
Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.
110,000
Annual Projects
It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.
Top ENR
Industry Rankings
The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.
- Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
- It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
- Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
- Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.
- Service
- Value
- Excellence
- Opportunity
- Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
- Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
- Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends
$1B Credit Facility
Sustainability-linked financial initiative
A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.
78% Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction from operations
Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.
100% Solar Energy
Net zero energy target achieved
Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.
36% Emissions Reduction
GHG reduction per employee
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.
- Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
- Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
- Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- 60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
- 24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
- Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
- Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.
20,400 people
STEM program engagement
The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12
Safety performance metrics
The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.
- Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
- Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
- Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
- Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
- Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
- Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
- Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls
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