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Section 1
The core training and information in this section will be relevant and valuable for ALL WORKERS and TECHNICIANS actively involved in handling (collecting, staging, shipping) waste materials at operational waste disposal, waste transfer, recycling/diversion sites.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Manitoba regulation requires that all operators of Class 1 and Class 2 Waste Disposal Grounds in the province must employ at the facility at least 1 person who has successfully completed either the SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) or the SWANA Landfill Operations Basics (LOB) course. Having more than one individual certified through SWANA is encouraged but is NOT a regulatory requirement. Further details and links to the required SWANA MOLO and LOB courses can be found in Section 3 of the Training Portal.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this Portal and all associated links are provided for general information purposes only. MARR presents this information “as is” and assumes no liability for errors, omissions, or damages arising from use. Readers are strongly advised to apply reasonable judgement and due diligence in considering the information presented.
Sample Job/Position Descriptions
These two job/position descriptions provide a useful reference for understanding the typical tasks and duties of workers and technicians who collect and/or handle solid waste and recyclables.
Skills Matrix for Workers handling waste and recyclables
The listed links take readers to the relevant section of a comprehensive skills matrix and provides useful reference for understanding the skills, knowledge and abilities required from recycling and waste management workers/technicians and collectors.
Training Course: Applied Hazard Awareness, TDG and WHMIS for Waste Management Workers and Technicians
This NEW 1 day course was developed specifically for Manitoba workers and delivered to over 150 workers across Manitoba in 2025/2026FY. It is RECOMMENDED for ALL Manitoba waste management workers and technicians
*The schedule for next round of training for this course is currently under discussion. MARR will post next training dates once available. If you are unable to wait until next round of courses, you can easily find a number of organizations in Manitoba that offer high quality WHMIS or TDG training. Just note that these general courses are not specific to the work and unique hazards that waste and recycling workers and technicians face in their jobs so they should still plan to attend the Applied Course at earliest opportunity.
Below are some useful links to general WHMIS and TDG information.
Transport Canada information on Dangerous Goods marks and classes description
Training Course: Basic First Aid and CPR
Currently, there is not a First Aid course specifically suited to the unique situations and risks that may arise at recycling and waste management sites and facilities. Until this gap is addressed, it is recommended that all recycling and waste management workers and technicians should be trained in basic first aid and CPR.
Links to providers of Basic First Aid and CPR courses in Manitoba: