Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.
Who are we looking for?
We are excited to recruit for a Casual Infrastructure Services Worker - Eco Centre - a key frontline role within Cochrane’s Waste & Recycling Services team. The Infrastructure Services Worker - Eco Centre helps ensure the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of the Cochrane Eco Centre while supporting waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives across the community.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, cares deeply about waste reduction and sustainability, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges. The Infrastructure Services Worker - Eco Centre ensures residents can recycle responsibly, supports equipment operation and materials processing, and contributes directly to community waste-reduction efforts.
If you value teamwork, community service, and environmental stewardship, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Why build your career with Cochrane?
Cochrane is growing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities to support the community’s waste-reduction and environmental sustainability goals. As an Eco Centre Operator, you’ll directly support frontline municipal services that help keep Cochrane clean, safe, and environmentally responsible.
As part of the Waste & Recycling Services team, you’ll join a collaborative environment that values:
• Transparency, curiosity, and innovation
• Hands-on teamwork and operational excellence
• High-quality customer service and public safety
• Waste reduction, reuse, and recycling values
What are some of the duties of the Infrastructure Services Worker - Eco Centre?
• Operate the Cochrane Eco Centre in alignment with municipal public-service standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Waste & Recycling staff with onsite collection, processing, sorting, and handling of recyclables and special waste materials.
• Follow direction from the Eco Centre Team Lead and senior staff to monitor, sort, and process materials as required.
• Support the safe operation of mobile and stationary equipment; conduct pre- and post-use inspections on equipment, vehicles, tools, and mechanical systems.
• Assist residents with proper sorting, disposal of special waste, answering questions, and directing traffic within the facility.
• Support the automated waste and recycling cart program, including cart inventory, assembly, delivery, and basic repairs.
• Participate in the Town’s Health & Safety program, including inspections, preventative maintenance, hazard reporting, procedure development, and safety training.
• Model the Town’s corporate values and the principles of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling in all aspects of the job.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interest in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
Preferred
• Municipal experience
• Experience with material handling and sorting
• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating or maintaining tools/equipment
• Friendly, approachable, and community-oriented mindset.
Skills and Abilities:
Required:
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Ability to perform physical labour in a variety of weather and environmental conditions
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with the public in a tactful, diplomatic, and professional manner
Certifications, Licenses and/or Designations:
Required:
• Valid Alberta Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s Licence
Preferred:
• Forklift Operator Certificate or equivalent experience
• Cargo Securement
• Alberta Temporary Traffic Control
• Defensive Driving
Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, which means that everyone is responsible for health and safety. This means that you must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of your colleagues, contractors, the public, and of course, yourself by following all relevant health and safety legislation and corporate policies.
Still interested? Here’s how to apply:
• Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit your resume, and a letter stating how your experience match the required qualifications, skills, and abilities for this position.
• All candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey.
• The hourly rate for this position is between $22.58/hr and 23.27/hr and is based on a 40-hour work week
• This is a casual position and will be required to work a variety of hours per week with required availability from 9 am – 5 pm during the week and on the weekends. Some flexibility may be considered. The position averages 20 hours per week and Saturday shifts are required.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
