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Job summary

The Hazmat Technician is responsible for conducting environmental clean-up, hazardous materials incident mitigation, and performing technical rescue operations. They must also provide dangerous goods consulting and participate in industrial services while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.

Job details

Our GFL Emergency Response division is looking for a new Emergency Response Operator to join its team! We are looking for a responsible and reliable candidate to provide emergency response support for our organization. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct environmental clean-up activities. • Ensure Hazardous-Materials incident mitigation. • Perform chemical transfers. • Perform technical rescue activities. • Involvement in chemical firefighting tasks. • Provide dangerous goods consulting. • Participate in various Industrial services. • Responding to various emergencies as requested. • Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required. • Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner. • Participating in standby confined space rescue work. • Completing work related documentation and reporting. • Follow all established organizational policies and procedures. • Support the vision and values of the organization. • Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence. • Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others. • Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others. • Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act. • Participate in team/staff meetings when required. • Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: • Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study. • Pre-service Fire, Medical, or Police training. • NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations. • NFPA 1001 level 1 or 2. • Valid AZ or DZ license with a suitable drivers abstract (standard transmission – up to 18 speed). • On-call work availability for emergency response. • Hazardous materials and/or environmental experience an asset. • Vacuum truck experience an asset. • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). • Confined space awareness. • Reliable means of personal transportation • Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces. • Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug & alcohol testing. • Professional and trustworthy, with a customer focus to his/her work. • Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain). • Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset. #GFLTALENT We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

The Hazmat Technician is responsible for conducting environmental clean-up, hazardous materials incident mitigation, and performing technical rescue operations. They must also provide dangerous goods consulting and participate in industrial services while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid AZ or DZ license and relevant certifications such as NFPA 472 and NFPA 1001. Post-secondary education and pre-service fire, medical, or police training are preferred, along with the ability to work in confined spaces and at extreme heights.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hazardous materials handling
• Emergency response
• Environmental clean-up
• Chemical firefighting
• Technical rescue
• Confined space rescue
• Chemical transfers
• Dangerous goods consulting
• Vacuum truck operation
• First Aid
• CPR
• AZ license
• DZ license
• NFPA 472
• NFPA 1001
• Safety documentation
• Emergency Response
• Hazardous Materials Certification - Operations Level
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Bilingual (French/English)
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• Self-Motivation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Consulting
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Firefighting
• Safety Training
• Team Oriented
• Workplace Safety
• Trustworthiness
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Transportation
• Energy
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Hazardous Materials Worker
• Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers