Chemical Operator, Processing Facilities (Evening)

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Ottawa is looking for chemical technicians to support our Stevenage liquid waste processing facility. You will prepare shipments, receive client waste, and collect samples for analysis, ensuring timely, safe processing and adherence to acceptance protocols.

You'll complete paperwork, perform risk assessments, and maintain superb customer service while working in a mostly outdoor environment. Weekend shifts are required, with compliance to regulatory standards and safety-first practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Environmental Technology, or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to work weekend shifts (Saturday, Sundays seasonally).
• Familiarity with waste management regulations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
• Receive all client waste—bulk liquids/solids and containers.
• Take samples from waste vehicles/containers for lab analysis.
• Ensure waste processing is timely and safe.
• Ensure incoming waste complies with acceptance protocol.
• Follow safe operation procedures at all times.
• Complete paperwork accurately and submit it.
• Conduct job hazard risk assessments.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events and prepare manifest docs.
• Notify supervisor of any defects, damages, or incidents.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Education

Chemistry degree/diploma

Job description

GFL Ottawa is looking for chemical technicians to support our Stevenage liquid waste processing facility!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
• Receive all client waste - both bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
• Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis.
• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are always followed.
• Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted.
• Complete job hazard risk assessments
• Ensure superior customer service is provided.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor/General Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents, or accidents that are identified.
• Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events to identify, classify and separate waste. Prepare necessary waste manifest documents for transport back to Stevenage facility.
• Other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Comfortable working weekend shifts. (mainly Saturday, with 2 - 3 Sunday events each season)
• Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Environmental Technology, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with waste management regulations, Ontario regulation 347, Transportation of Dangerous Goods is an asset.
• Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude, including knowledge and use of hand tools is an asset.
• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented.
• Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment (4 seasons).
• Must be willing and able to report to work clean shaven (respirator safety).
• Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to repetitively lift 40 lbs. above waist.
• Valid G class Driver's license, with a clean driver abstract.
• Must be able to pass security clearances for government contracts, which includes having lived in Canada for the past 5 years.

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