Careers

Come and Grow with Us!

 

Since our establishment in 1972, we've consistently led the industry in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions throughout Saskatchewan. Formerly known as Shkopich Enviro Ltd., we're now proudly operating as PROTEX ENVIRONMENTAL. Our clientele includes commercial, industrial, and institutional entities, as well as the agricultural sector, municipalities, and the public at large.

At Protex, we offer a diverse range of services, encompassing solid waste disposal and recycling, industrial cleaning and vacuum truck services, as well as the recovery and recycling of used oil materials, among other specialized waste management solutions.

We invite you to explore the opportunities outlined below and consider applying for one of our open positions. However, it's important to note that as a thriving Saskatchewan-based enterprise, we're continuously seeking talented individuals who are eager to embark on an exciting career journey with us.

We're dedicated to assembling a team that prioritizes reliability and positivity in delivering exceptional service each day. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package and numerous other perks. If you don't find a position that aligns with your expertise, please don't hesitate to send us your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in joining our team of professionals at careers@protexenviro.ca 

 


Solid Waste Truck Driver - Meadow Lake (APPLY NOW)

 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operation of Front-end, Roll-Off, or Side-Load waste and recycling collection equipment as a full-time operator, training on equipment is provided.
  • Coordination with fellow operators and employees within other departments to ensure maximum efficiency in daily operations.
  • Equipment maintenance, Container maintenance, buildings and facilities work, and other duties as requested, when additional drivers are not required.
  • Adherence to company, and customer, site safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Class 3A license required (1A preferred) with acceptable abstract (submit with resume)
  • Working knowledge of Meadow Lake, SK and surrounding area
  • Experience driving in city traffic and rural roads
  • Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised
  • Excellent logistical and organizational skills
  • Good communication skills
  • A criminal record check will also be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per Hour (plus Overtime Pay)

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shifts
  • Morning shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend Overtime Availability

Administrative Assistant - Meadow Lake - APPLY NOW!

Protex Environmental

Since it's formation in 1972, Protex Environmental has been a leader in providing a full line of environmental services across Saskatchewan. Protex services commercial, industrial and institutional organizations in solid waste disposal and recycling, industrial cleaning vacuum truck services, used oil materials recovery and recycling, and other specialized services.

Position & Scope

The Administrative Assistant at Protex Environmental is responsible for providing administrative support to the Office Manager along with other departments in the organization. The position is also responsible for answering phone calls and inquiries from current and potential customers and transferring this information to our service team to take care of customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support our Accounting and Office Manager with various functions
  • Assist with preparation of monthly accounts payable reports
  • Assist with preparation of monthly bank reconciliation
  • Complete credit checks and new customer setup
  • Handle document filing and maintaining organized records
  • Provide excellent customer service and professionalism to all customers via in person, telephone, email, or via the web.
  • Answer incoming and make outgoing calls or requests.
  • Process customer payments via internet, telephone and in-person as needed.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Training / Experience Requirements:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Motivated, proactive, and a team player.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • Post-secondary education is considered an asset but not required

Positions Available: 1

Why Protex Environmental?

Protex Environmental offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package, group pension plan, training, and opportunity for advancement within the company. Protex Environmental offers a safe, fun, and family-oriented work environment. Protex Environmental recognizes individual achievements through an annual review.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday


Apply above online, or email your cover letter and resume to: careers@protexenviro.ca 


Receptionist - Meadow Lake - APPLY NOW!

Protex Environmental

The Receptionist at Protex Environmental serves as the initial point of contact for customers and visitors. Their key responsibilities include promptly answering incoming calls and emails, efficiently routing requests to the appropriate staff, and providing administrative support to the Office Manager and other team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
  • Handle inquiries, direct calls and respond to emails promptly
  • Transfer calls and emails to relevant individual or department
  • Handle document filing and maintaining organized records
  • Monitor and manage the general email inbox
  • Process customer payments via internet, telephone and in-person as needed.
  • Maintain a neat and organized reception area
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Training / Experience Requirements:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
  • Friendly, approachable and customer-oriented.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • Post-secondary education is considered an asset but not required

Positions Available: 1

Why Protex Environmental?

Protex Environmental offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package, group pension plan, training, and opportunity for advancement within the company. Protex Environmental offers a safe, fun, and family-oriented work environment. Protex Environmental recognizes individual achievements through an annual review.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday


Apply above online, or email your cover letter and resume to: careers@protexenviro.ca 


Picker Truck Operator - Meadow Lake - APPLY NOW!

Protex Environmental is Saskatchewan's largest locally owned Used Oil and Automotive Fluid Products collection service provider, and we are growing! 

We seek an energetic individual who seeks more than a typical truck driving role. Our Picker Truck Operator engages with customers daily on collection routes.

Position & Scope:

The Picker Truck Operator will be responsible for operating our class 5, (and potentially 3A) collection unit for waste material collection across North-Western Saskatchewan. The Operator will require a high level of professionalism and customer service to consistently build positive customer relationships and to promote Protex Environmental's service throughout our great province!  

Key Accountabilities

  • Follow schedules and service orders in accordance with the Service Coordinators instructions
  • Provide exceptional on-site service to customers and continuously promote Protex's service offerings
  • Complete service paperwork in accordance with Protex and TDG regulations
  • Safely operate all required transport equipment & ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of truck cab, components, and other assigned equipment
  • Participate in the Protex safety programs including: safety meetings, last minute risk assessments, and job hazard assessments.

Requirements

  • Clean drivers abstract Class 5 is required, Class 3A or 1A considered an asset
  • Experience in driving a manual transmission
  • Boom Truck Experience (preferred, but will train the right candidate)
  • Able to work independently
  • Customer service experience
  • TDG knowledge and experience
  • Experience working in a safety sensitive environment
  • Excellent driving skills with a strong focus on safety

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starts at $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shifts (plus OT)

Apply above online, or email your cover letter and resume to: careers@protexenviro.ca 


Recovery Technician - Saskatoon - APPLY NOW!

Protex Environmental is Saskatchewan's largest locally owned Used Oil and Automotive Fluid Products collection service provider, and we are growing! 

We seek an energetic individual who seeks more than a typical truck driving role. Our Recovery Technicians engage with customers daily on collection routes, actively reaching out to new customers in the region. Serving as the face of our company, they play a pivotal role in our remarkable growth!

Position & Scope:

The Recovery Technician will be responsible for operating our class 3A, (and potentially 1A) collection units for used oil collection across Saskatchewan. The Recovery Technician will require a high level of professionalism and customer service to consistently build positive customer relationships and to promote Protex Environmental's service throughout our great province!  

Key Accountabilities

  • Follow schedules and service orders in accordance with the Service Coordinators instructions
  • Provide exceptional on-site service to customers and continuously promote Protex's service offerings
  • Complete service paperwork in accordance with Protex and TDG regulations
  • Safely operate all required transport equipment & ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of truck cab, components, and other assigned equipment
  • Participate in the Protex safety programs including: safety meetings, last minute risk assessments, and job hazard assessments.

Requirements

  • Clean drivers abstract Class 3A is required, Class 1A considered an asset
  • Able to work independently
  • Customer service experience
  • TDG knowledge and experience
  • Self-motivated attitude
  • Experience working in a safety sensitive environment
  • Ability to work out of town and overnight trips up to three days at a time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 and/or 10 hour shifts (plus OT)

Apply above online, or email your cover letter and resume to: careers@protexenviro.ca 


Vacuum Truck Operator - Meadow Lake - APPLY NOW!

Position & Scope

The Vacuum / Hydrovac Truck Operator position is responsible to perform a very diverse range of activities within our company including: car wash interceptor pit cleaning, sewage loading and hauling, hydro-excavating, hazardous waste loading and hauling, confined space entry, and hazardous materials spill clean up. The position may also include used oil materials recovery, equipment maintenance, buildings and facilities work, and other duties as assigned. The Operator will require a high level of professionalism and customer service, which will be used to consistently build positive customer relationships and to promote Protex Environmental's service throughout Saskatchewan.

Key Accountabilities

  • Follow schedules and service orders in accordance with the Service Coordinator's instructions
  • Provide exceptional on-site service to customers and continuously promote Protex's service offerings
  • Complete service paperwork in accordance with Protex and TDG regulations
  • Safely operate all required transport equipment & ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of truck cab, components and other assigned equipment
  • Participate in the Protex safety programs including: safety meetings, last minute risk assessments, and job hazard assessments.

Requirements

  • Class 3 Drivers License (Class 1 preferred) with a clean drivers abstract is required
  • Able to work independently
  • Customer service experience
  • TDG knowledge and experience
  • Self-motivated attitude
  • Experience working in a safety sensitive environment
  • Ability to work out of town and overnight trips up to three days at a time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift (plus OT)

Journeyman Mechanic - Meadow Lake - APPLY NOW

Position & Scope

Key Accountabilities

  • Responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair of a wide variety of equipment, both mobile and stationary
  • Hands on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment used in waste hauling, earth moving operations, and commercial trash compaction equipment and balers
  • Dealing with breakdowns in the shop, on the road, at the landfill, and at customer sites
  • Adherence to company, and customer, site safety policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

  • Heavy Equipment, Truck and Transport Technician, or Industrial Mechanics, some experience with truck and trailer an asset
  • Experience in electronic and pneumatic control systems, diagnostics on control systems hardware and software problems is an asset
  • Minimum valid Class 5 drivers license with acceptable abstract required As a condition of employment.
  • Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised 
  • Good communication skills
  • Own Tools/Equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Skills And Abilities

      

Essential Skills                                      

   

Additional Skills                               

   

Diesel Engine Repair Specialist            

 

Job task planning and organizing

 

Order parts and maintain inventory

 

Lubrication systems

 

Continuous learning

 

Instruct apprentices

 

Air conditioning systems

 

Computer use

 

 Maintenance Reports

 

Cooling systems

 

Problem solving

 

Documentation

 

Engine control systems

 

Critical thinking

 

 

 

Exhaust systems

 

Decision making

 

 

 

Fuel injection systems

 

Reading text

 

 

 

Major internal engine repairs or overhaul

 

Working with others

     

Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

 

Oral communication

 

 

 

 

Apply above online, or email your cover letter and resume to: careers@protexenviro.ca 


Join Protex and Enjoy the Following:

  • Family / TEAM atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated
  • Competitive or above industry wage rates with annual reviews
  • Excellent, well maintained equipment and facilities
  • Staff Events and Programs
  • On-site Parking
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
    • Health Spending Account
    • Extended Health Care
    • Prescriptions
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • More!
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge

Please apply via email, or in person with resume

 

BY EMAIL:

careers@protexenviro.ca

 

IN PERSON:

Saskatoon Positions: 810 57th Street East, Saskatoon

Meadow Lake Positions: 19 Industrial Crescent, Meadow Lake

All applicants are asked to clearly indicate which position they are applying for in the subject line or cover letter, thank-you.


 

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Shkopich Enviro Limited
PO Box 1419
19 Industrial Crescent
Meadow Lake, SK
S9X 1Z1
Phone: (306) 236-5200
Fax: (306) 236-5263

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