Our Foxtrap facility is currently looking for an Environmental Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for supporting day to day field operations for the packaging of waste, recovery, transportation and documentation. Duties would include but not limited to materials movement, processing, sampling and assisting in other areas of the operation.Job DutiesCollect environmental monitoring samples and submit for analysis.Record, validate, and interpret results of tests and analyses.Receive, identify, sort, and prepare for disposal incoming hazardous waste.Verify hazardous wastes and classify them for disposal.Handling & processing waste materialAssist with the loading and unloading of trucks and containersConduct inventory counts, label and prepare containers for shipmentComplete all manifest / TDG paperwork to accompany the waste receipt and shipmentsPerform lab packing and de-packing dutiesEvaluate waste management options and apply a waste hierarchy model in order to reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and dispose of waste material.Coordinate hazardous waste programs.Operating process equipmentOperating vehicles and transporting hazardous wasteResearching applicable regulations and compliance requirementParticipate in safety meetings,
risk assessments and job hazard assessmentsRequirementsMust possess a 3-year Environmental Technician/Technologist diploma or equivalent experience.Must possess a valid driver's license.Ability to work 8 or 12hr shifts as required.May require working in remotes pars of the province including Labrador with overnight staysThe ability to handle the physical requirements of the position, including moving/lifting and drum handlingAbility to perform on the spot assessment of problems, e.G. notice when something is wrong or likely to go wrongAbility to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively, both written and verballyStrong team player with the ability to work independentlyEffective organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to pass pre-employment drug testingLegally eligible to work in Canada#GFLTalentWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.GFL is committed to equal prospect 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
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📌 Environmental Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 GFL Environmental
📍 Ottawa