This position reports to the Containerized waste Supervisor. The holder is responsible for categorizing and processing incoming/outgoing liquid and solid waste streams. Processing could include bulking, pumping using a vacuum truck or waste disposal by chemical reaction.

The position is responsible for ensuring documentation associated with the waste receiving, processing and transportation complies with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation. The administrative duties include data entry and the generation of weekly and monthly waste inventories

REPORTS TO

Containerized Waste Supervisor

LOCATION

Pickering, ON

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Maintain up to date inventory of onsite waste
- Characterization of waste based on field analyses
- Learn and Comply with all legislation regarding reg.347, TDG and WHIMIS
- Sample waste material
- Bulk Waste and lab pack materials
- Become knowledgeable in the operation of a vacuum truck
- Operate forklift
- General housekeeping
- Load and unload trailers and box trucks
- Good understanding of potential chemical reactions (compatibility)
- Good understanding of performing chemical reactions (disposal)
- Perform equipment and facility inspections
- Other tasks as assigned
- Morning and afternoon rotational shift work required

Education, Credentials, Skills and Experience Required

- Post-Secondary education in Chemistry/Chemical Technology. Relevant work experience and/ or Internship in a related field will be considered




- Competent computer skills (Google Sheets/Docs)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
- Must be extremely safety conscious and detail oriented
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to follow procedures and work with minimum supervision
- Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and occasional weekends

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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.

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