Casual Site Attendant
Smithers/Telkwa Transfer Station and Recycling Depot

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants to fill the position of Casual Site Attendant at the Smithers/Telkwa Transfer Station and Recycling Depot. This ON-CALL position is responsible for providing coverage primarily during staff sick leave and vacation. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and closed on statutory holidays. This position has a starting wage of $27.72 and does not include a benefit package. This position is subject to a 3-month probation period.

Site Attendants are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the transfer station, recycling depot and re-use areas. This includes receiving and moving solid waste, educating and assisting the public with reuse programs, operating the recycling depot as well as the routine maintenance of the site, equipment, and facilities.

This position requires prolonged walking, wearing respirator masks for periods of two hours or more (note: no facial hair or beards), lifting weights up to 40 pounds, continuous bending, operating light equipment (skid steer), maintaining a high level of physical activity to manage both the transfer station and the recycling depot, and extended interaction with the public.

Casual Site Attendant Job Description 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with review beginning on August 4, 2026, and should be addressed to:
Alex Eriksen, Director of Environmental Services
Subject Line: Casual Site Attendant – Smithers/Telkwa
Email: hr@rdbn.bc.ca
Mail: PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0