Summary: As a key member of GFL’s HAZMAT Emergency Response Team, the HAZMAT Technician will provide a high level of technical expertise to emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The Technician will supplement our current team to ensure immediate response is provided to all emergency response calls, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFL’s high standards of safety and quality of service.  The position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing and time management. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Respond at a moment’s notice to spills including responding to rail, road, and fixed facilities.</li><li>Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. May include tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.</li><li>Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.</li><li>Assist with organizing all resources required in both an response situations and in preparation for potential response situations, including personnel, equipment and documentation</li><li>Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including maintaining, upgrading and servicing our ER equipment and customer’s equipment.</li><li>Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services</li><li>Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL’s high level of safety.</li><li>Set up and participate in live training events to ensure competency of personnel</li><li>Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to fulfill on-call requirements</li><li>Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response</li><li>Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from as required.</li><li>Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract required, Class 1 or 3 would be very beneficial</li><li>Thrive in a fast paced environment</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Exceptional communication skills</li><li>Mandatory travel across the regional area, including overnight stays. Travel frequency depends on emergency response and specialized project demands.</li><li>Understanding of vacuum truck and power wash equipment</li><li>Team driven and safety focused</li><li>Advanced training including but not limited to: HAZMAT Technician, Tankcar Specialist, Tanktruck Specialist, ICS, Confined Space Entry, etc.</li><li>Please note extensive training will be provided by GFL to a successful candidate.</li></ul>  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 <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a> 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.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

Emergency Spill Response Technician/ Hazmat Technician

Summary: As a key member of GFL’s HAZMAT Emergency Response Team, the HAZMAT Technician will provide a high level of technical expertise to emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The Technician will supplement our current team to ensure immediate response is provided to all emergency response calls, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFL’s high standards of safety and quality of service.  The position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing and time management. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Respond at a moment’s notice to spills including responding to rail, road, and fixed facilities.</li><li>Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. May include tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.</li><li>Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.</li><li>Assist with organizing all resources required in both an response situations and in preparation for potential response situations, including personnel, equipment and documentation</li><li>Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including maintaining, upgrading and servicing our ER equipment and customer’s equipment.</li><li>Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services</li><li>Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL’s high level of safety.</li><li>Set up and participate in live training events to ensure competency of personnel</li><li>Participate in specialized scheduled projects as required</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to fulfill on-call requirements</li><li>Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response</li><li>Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from as required.</li><li>Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract required, Class 1 or 3 would be very beneficial</li><li>Thrive in a fast paced environment</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Exceptional communication skills</li><li>Mandatory travel across the regional area, including overnight stays. Travel frequency depends on emergency response and specialized project demands.</li><li>Understanding of vacuum truck and power wash equipment</li><li>Team driven and safety focused</li><li>Advanced training including but not limited to: HAZMAT Technician, Tankcar Specialist, Tanktruck Specialist, ICS, Confined Space Entry, etc.</li><li>Please note extensive training will be provided by GFL to a successful candidate.</li></ul>  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 <a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com">myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</a> 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.

Emergency Spill Response Technician/ Hazmat Technician

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