At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.
About the Role
Summer students will assist solid waste employees with a variety of light-duty, labour-based tasks that support landfill, recycling, and facility operations.
Key Responsibilities
Duties will vary day to day and may include the following:
- Paint buildings, fencing, bins, and other solid waste assets
- Grass cutting, trimming, and general groundskeeping
- Litter picking and site clean-up at landfill, transfer stations, and surrounding areas
- Assist with general maintenance and upkeep of solid waste facilities and equipment
- Light-duty labour tasks as assigned by solid waste operations employees
- Support recycling and waste diversion initiatives as required
- Work safely and cooperatively as part of a team in an outdoor environment
- Hours of work for this summer position are 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Summer interns are expected to:
- Understand and follow safety regulations and work to a high level of safety
- Contribute towards building a strong team
Qualifications and Required Skills
- Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations
- Must have a valid driver’s license, class 5 minimum
- Have a desire to learn the aspects of water and wastewater operations
- Students must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite
- Must provide their own steel-toed footwear
- All other PPE will be provided
Conditions of Employment
- Valid license, Class 5 minimum
- Driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer
- Pass 50 lb. fitness test
- Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test
Compensation is per the CUPE, Local 787 Collective Agreement. Rate of pay for this position is $19.00 per hour.
