Waste Disposal Operator (Full-time)

A Storied Past. A Brilliant Future.

For over 95 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood as a beacon of luxury and excellence in the heart of Toronto. Opened in 1929, this historic hotel was once the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, and today, Fairmont Royal York continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Where tradition meets innovation, and every day offers a chance to make history, a million stories have been told. Join us in creating our next chapter with your story.

Why work for Fairmont?

A Rich History
Join a storied tradition at Fairmont Royal York, where nearly a century of luxurious hospitality and exceptional service have made us a Toronto landmark.

A Culture of Excellence
Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering unparalleled guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service.

Grow, Learn and Enjoy!

Benefit from comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and a supportive work environment that empowers you to reach your full potential.

New Energy for A Storied Landmark

As the world and Toronto move toward a more sustainable future, our landmark hotel is in a stunning transformation for the zero-carbon century ahead.

Responsible for processing waste, organizing waste for transportation and maintaining waste processing areas, this is a critical role as we at the Royal York Hotel strive to ensure we are the best in class in environmental practices.

• Must perform all duties required to co-ordinate the Royal York Hotel waste disposal facilities
• Maintain daily log and control of waste removal, for example tracking weight and bin count of daily waste, bin count of recycled bottles, case count returnable bottles and request containers for other hotel waste material disposal
• Preparation of waste for processing or returns to vendors
• Transfer waste bins to Piper Street for pick-up, or transfer waste from hotel/department bins to roll-off bins on Piper St.
• Operation of waste processing equipment included but not limited to compactors and waste converters, ensuring that only appropriate materials are processed in the respective equipment
• Cleanliness of equipment including cleaning inside equipment
• Maintain the waste disposal area, corridor space, and waste disposal equipment in clean and sanitary condition
• Health & Safety in your work areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Will work weekends, holidays and shift work as scheduled

What You Need to Succeed

• Ability to work shifts
• WHMIS & OHSA
• Excellent guest service
• Physically able to lift and move heavy bins and loads
• Ability and willingness to learn skills necessary to ensure that we are the best in meeting our environmental  objectives
• Communicate fluently in the English language

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to)

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
• Environment may necessitate the use of additional PPE including, but not limited to respirators or face masks, safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection.

What’s in it for you? 

• Starting Rate of Pay: $31.44 per hour. 
• Free Meals: Healthy meals on us every shift. 
• Travel Discounts: Sweet deals at Accor hotels worldwide. 
• Dry Cleaning: Free dry-cleaning for your work gear. 
• Skill Up: Custom learning programs to boost your talents. 
• Impact: Join our Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and DEI Committees. 
• Level Up: Unlock new career heights with exciting growth paths. 

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

AI disclosure: We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

BE PART OF OUR FUTURE. 

Another stunning chapter for the iconic Fairmont Royal York has begun, and we invite you to be a part of it. If you are passionate about hospitality, driven by excellence, and eager to contribute to an esteemed institution, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of one of Toronto’s most treasured landmarks. 

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. 

Accommodations: We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: ryhtandcinquiry@fairmont.com

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At Fairmont Royal York, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.