Summer Student Intern

Department:

Solid Waste

Reports To:

Manager, Solid Waste Operations

Type

: Temporary Full Time to Approximately August 29, 2026

Join the Team That’s Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

About the Role

Summer students will assist solid waste employees with a variety of light-duty, labour-based tasks that support landfill, recycling, and facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will vary day to day and may include the following:

- Paint buildings, fencing, bins, and other solid waste assets

- Grass cutting, trimming, and general groundskeeping

- Litter picking and site clean-up at landfill, transfer stations, and surrounding areas

- Assist with general maintenance and upkeep of solid waste facilities and equipment

- Light-duty labour tasks as assigned by solid waste operations employees

- Support recycling and waste diversion initiatives as required

- Work safely and cooperatively as part of a team in an outdoor environment

- Hours of work for this summer position are 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

Summer interns are expected to:

- Understand and follow safety regulations and work to a high level of safety

- Contribute towards building a strong team

Qualifications and Required Skills

- Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations

- Must have a valid driver’s license, class 5 minimum

- Have a desire to learn the aspects of water and wastewater operations

- Students must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite

- Must provide their own steel-toed footwear

- All other PPE will be provided

Compensation

Compensation is per the CUPE, Local 787 Collective Agreement. Rate of pay for this position is $19.00 per hour.

Conditions of Employment

- Valid license, Class 5 minimum

- Driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer

- Pass 50 lb. fitness test

- Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test

Ready to make a difference?

Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. Apply at Join Our Team: Aquatera. This competition will remain open until

May 15, 2026

. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.