Compost Labourer

Working at Walker 

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

We are looking for a Compost Labourer at our Walker Compost Facility location in Arthur, ON. The Compost Labourer will be assisting with property maintenance, such as snow removal and sanding in the winter months, picking plastic around the site and landscaping tasks such as cutting grass and mobile equipment washing. This is a full time position on the afternoon shift (Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-2am), reporting to the Compost Shift Supervisor. The starting rate is $23.75/hr, moving to $26.00/hr after 1 year of service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Cleanup of plastic and litter on and off site and disposing of waste in appropriate locations.
• Grounds care, cutting grass with weed trimmer or mower.
• Cleanup of floor surfaces and areas inside buildings using a variety of hand tools (brooms/shovels ,etc.)
• Inspecting received loads for contamination levels.
• Assisting staff with tasks at onsite ponds.
• Assisting with or performing mobile equipment washing and greasing.

Here’s What You Need

• Experience in agriculture, construction or outdoor labour is a strong asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to ensuring safe working conditions and environmental compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you 

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.  We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.