Municipality of Colchester Careers
Recycling Sorter/Laborer- Full-time-MRF
Description
The Municipality of the County of Colchester is centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty, with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: The Materials Recovery Facility is seeking multiple full-time Recycling Sorters/Labourers. Labour is required as individuals must be capable of quickly and efficiently sorting and processing all kinds of paper and plastic products on a production line. This is a unionized position with CUPE 4106.
Salary: $24.21 per hour. 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
Qualities to succeed in this role:
· Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on being a proactive team player
· Works well on a team, on a production line in a fast paced environment
· Hand eye coordination and attention to detail to sort material
· Ability to stand for long periods of time and to handle loads of varying weight
Education & experience required:
· No education required, but proven ability to learn on the job
· Previous experience working in a fast paced production environment
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify to Human Resources upon being contacted for an interview if assistance or accommodation is required.
To submit an application please apply directly through the online Job Board by 4:30pm on November 12th, 2025.
Compensation
$24.21 per hour