Compost Winnipeg, Green Action Centre’s Social Enterprise, is now hiring for 2 positions – Compost Courier and Administrative Assistant. Check out the following job descriptions and application details. Please note that there is a quick turnaround on these positions. Applications for Courier due May 3rd, and applications for Administrative Assistant are due May 10th.
COMPOST COURIER
Position Description: Green Action Centre seeks an independent and energetic individual who is a proficient driver to assist the daily operations of Compost Winnipeg.
Background: Green Action Centre is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba. We promote greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for homeowners, workplaces, schools and communities. Our social enterprise, Compost Winnipeg, is a fee for service operation that offers compost collection services to offices, food vendors, institutions and households in Winnipeg.
Responsibilities: In cooperation with other Compost Winnipeg staff, the Compost Courier has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Pick-up, weighing and tracking of organic waste from Compost Winnipeg customers;
- General customer service;
- Cleaning and maintenance of compost collection bins as required;
- Transportation of organic waste to composting facilities;
- Promotion of Compost Winnipeg services to potential customers;
- Regular communication and logistics planning with the Compost Winnipeg staff; and
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications: Must be reliable and able to work without close supervision. Key qualifications include:
- Organized, punctual, responsible and self-disciplined;
- Good communication and customer service skills;
- Able to work well with others and independently;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Competent driver with clean driving record;
- Ability to consistently and safely lift 25 kilograms;
- Available to work Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 3:30PM;
- Available for early morning and weekend shifts;
- Competent cyclist preferred;
- Knowledge of composting or willingness to learn.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Term: This is a one-year term with the possibility of continued work.
Remuneration: Begins at $15 per hour (up to 35 hours per week).
Additional Information: This position reports to the Compost Winnipeg Project Manager. A criminal record check and driver abstract (record) will be required. Job location is in Winnipeg but at a site with limited access to public transportation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Position Description: Green Action Centre seeks a dynamic, personable, administrative assistant to work with our social enterprise, Compost Winnipeg.
Background: Green Action Centre is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba. We promote greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for homeowners, workplaces, schools and communities. In 2016, we launched the social enterprise Compost Winnipeg, a fee for service operation that offers compost collection services to offices, food vendors and households in Winnipeg. Our operation has grown quickly and we are currently working to improve our administrative and customer service systems to help manage growth.
Responsibilities: In cooperation with other Compost Winnipeg and Green Action Centre staff, the Administrative/Accounts Assistant has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Create, maintain and monitor customer invoices, customer subscriptions and accurate billing records;
- A/R account reconciliation and customer collections;
- General bookkeeping and administrative duties, including data entry, mail and customer service;
- Generate management reports from financial software as required;
- Drafting and distributing documents, letters, and various correspondence;
- Promotion and marketing of Compost Winnipeg services;
- Fielding customer inquiries by phone and email;
- Participate in the ongoing and continuous improvement of administrative and financial information systems and processes.
Qualifications: Must be reliable and able to work without close supervision. Key qualifications include:
- Two or more years experience in a customer service/administrative role;
- Bookkeeping experience and/or formalized bookkeeping/accounting training is required;
- Strong communication skills in english both written and verbal;
- Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented with superior interpersonal skills.
- Experience using cloud-based software applications (Zoho & Google platforms) for the management of client accounts and operations is highly desirable;
- Demonstrated ability to take creative risks with an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset for change;
- Strong organizational management;
- Able to work well with others and independently;
- Knowledge of composting or willingness to learn.
Date: Starts Monday June 3, 2019.
Term: This is a one-year term with the possibility of continued work.
Remuneration: Salary ranges from $28,000 to $32,500 annually. 35 hours per week.
Health and benefits program after 3 month probationary period.
Additional Information: Position reports to the Compost Winnipeg Project Manager. A criminal record check is required. Job location is in Winnipeg but at a site with limited access to public transportation.
Deadline: Friday May 10, 2019 4PM CDT.
To For either of these positions, apply to Kelly Kuryk via email: info@compostwinnipeg.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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