Chemical Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.•Hamilton, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GFL is looking for a Full-Time Chemical Technician for the afternoon shift to help support our operations in Hamilton, ON. As a Chemical Technician, your primary role is to sort and repack chemical hazardous waste within the facility. This position report to the Operations Supervisor and is represented by the Teamsters Local Union No. 879.

Requirements

Successful completion of a University or College program with a focus on Chemistry or equivalent industry experience
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in an industrial setting is preferred
Valid G class Driver’s license is an asset
Previous forklift experience is also considered an asset but is not required

Responsibilities

Classify, test (i.e. oxidation or pH) and determine chemical groups collected through our household hazardous and industrial waste collection programs
Bulk inorganic and organic materials for shipment
Sort and bulk pesticides for shipment
Conduct inventory counts, label and prepare containers for shipment
Work safely at all times by adhering to company policies, rules and procedures regarding health and safety
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions.
We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us.
At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people.
Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey.
We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions.
With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job.
It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way.
Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life.
GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.
Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.
Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.