Transfer Station Labourer

About Us

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE Energy

The Transfer Station Labourer is responsible for day-to-day duties on site needed to complete work in a safe and timely fashion and maintain a clean work site. This position must also adhere to our safety program and work as a contributing member of the site team.

Work Environment

This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta, and offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule, 40 hours per week.

A Day in The Life

• Repack similar waste into larger means of containment for efficient transportation and disposal
• Physical lab packing / bulking of chemicals
• Actively participate in counting all waste containers within the facility and document accurately
• Operate processing equipment and power tools
• Complete maintenance, inspections and checks and perform basic repairs
• Actively participate in safety meetings and daily tailgate meetings
• Assist in creating and maintaining a clean and organized Facility which emphasizes team work and housekeeping
• Participate in field and emergency response support when required
• Mentor junior labourers
• Operate fork trucks safely in the offloading, loading and waste movements
• Maintains transfer station in compliance as pertains to the operating approval
• Interfaces with the public routinely and assists them in the placement and transfer of material
• Reconciles cash and charge accounts
• Informs the lead hand at least 1 week in advance of inventory consumable items required
• Inputs and maintains the electronic and/or manual tracking systems for waste and recyclables
• Is responsible for a safe site to both internal and external stakeholders

Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of General Labourer experience
• Post-Secondary Science education related to: Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Studies would be an asset, but is not required
• Competent at completing documents on a daily basis
• Good understanding of the regional Occupational Health and Safety requirements and ability to operate mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, challenging work site environments and long demanding work days

What’s in it for you:

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.