Chemical Operator, Processing Facilities (Tues-Sat Shift)

GFL Environmental Inc. • Gatineau, QC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GFL Ottawa is looking for chemical technicians to support our liquid waste processing facility! This role involves a variety of tasks related to the handling, processing, and transportation of chemical wastes, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The position requires comfort working in various environments, including outdoors, and a strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Comfortable working weekend shifts. (mainly Saturday, with 2 - 3 Sunday events each season)
• Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, BioChemistry, Chemical Technology, or equivalent with a strong working knowledge of chemistry.
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented.
• Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment (4 seasons).
• Must be willing and able to report to work clean shaven (respirator safety).
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to repetitively lift 40 lbs. above waist.
• Valid G class Driver’s license, with a clean driver abstract.
• Must be able to pass security clearances for government contracts, which includes having lived in Canada for the past 5 years.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with waste management regulations, Ontario regulation 347, Transportation of Dangerous Goods is an asset.
• Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude, including knowledge and use of hand tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Go out to clients’ sites to inventory, pack, and remove their chemical wastes.
• Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers for transport.
• Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
• Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis.
• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are always followed.
• Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted.
• Complete job hazard risk assessments.
• Ensure superior customer service is provided.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor/General Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents, or accidents that are identified.
• Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events to identify, classify and separate waste.
• Prepare necessary waste manifest documents for transport back to Stevenage facility.
• Other tasks as required.

Benefits

• GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree