Job Description

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As the Weigh Scale Attendant, you will play a key role in keeping Norfolk County’s waste management facilities running smoothly by weighing vehicles, processing payments, and maintaining accurate waste stream records. You’ll provide front-line customer service, ensure compliance with waste management policies, and help support safe, efficient facility operations.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Basic Function:

Provide front line customer service by performing all weighing operations, collection of money and associated documentation and duties at the waste management facilities

Position Description:

• Open, close and be responsible for the general security of the waste management facility
• Weigh all vehicular traffic entering and leaving the waste management facility in accordance with provincial and County policies and procedures
• Monitor, enforce and process the waste stream in accordance with County waste management policies and procedure as well as provincial acts and regulations
• Provide input, direction and service to the public at the County’s waste management facilities
• Collect cash and credit receipts from waste management facility customers and prepare required documentation including deposit information
• Collect and input waste stream data into the waste management data collection system
• Prepare the appropriate weigh period transaction file for modem transmission to the collection management reporting system
• Respond to inquiries from the public, provincial authorities, contractors, site users and staff
• Perform housekeeping duties inside and outside the weigh scale facilities, such as grass cutting, replacing furnace filters, and snow shovelling.
• Deliver weigh scale cash receipts to County’s bank and deposit in accordance with County policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent
• Six months experience to be familiar with scope of position

Skills and Abilities:

• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: CUPE 69.26

Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of vacancies: 1

Hours Worked per Week: up to 24 hours

Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700

Wage Band: $24.27 - $30.31 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor, Waste Management

Location: Simcoe and South Walsingham

Note: Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays and be available for call’ins when required. Requirement to be able to work at both Simcoe and South Walsingham transfer station locations as scheduled.

Posting Period: September 11, 2026 – September 28, 2026

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
• Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.