Chemical Technician/Driver

GFL Environmental Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking Chemical Technicians to join the Brampton team. The role involves driving to customer sites to pick up, package and label chemical waste for transport, and supporting lab packing tasks.

Requirements include a university/college degree in a relevant field, a G license, and willingness to travel with occasional overnight trips. Candidates with lab, sales or industry experience are valued; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in an applicable field (Chemistry, Environmental Affairs, Biology, etc).
• Valid G License is required;DZ an asset. Must be willing to drive daily with possible overnight trips.
• Experience in lab, sales or industry is an asset.
• Competent computer skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Characterize, pack and label chemical waste for transportation from customer sites to GFL facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to customers via site visits and sampling.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely following procedures and regulations.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections and maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

G license

Willing to drive daily

Lab experience

Interpersonal skills

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Team player

Strong communication

Overtime availability

TDG knowledge

Education

Relevant degree (Chemistry/Environmental Science/Biology)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for Chemical Technicians to join the growing team in Brampton, ON! The technician will drive to various customer sites to pick up, package and label chemical waste for transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the characterization, research, packing, and labeling of chemical waste for the transportation of the material from the customer site to the applicable GFL facility.
• Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance with GFL Environmental Services Inc. transportation standard operating procedures, and government regulations.
• Conduct regular vehicle and equipment inspections according to requirements and documents.
• Conduct yourself in a professional and cost effective manner at all times.
• Maintain a clean appearance at all times.
• Treat all customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Abide by the rules and requirements while on customer or GFL property.
• Perform lab packing and de-packing duties.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to complete the job including acquiring signatures as required.
• Assist both sales and operations with Technical information gathering for materials going into or out of GFL’s Liquid East facilities.
• Assist with the coding and shipments of Lab-Pack materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• University or college degree in an applicable field – Chemistry, Environmental Affairs, Biology, etc.
• Valid G License (DZ an asset). **Must be willing to drive every day (this may require 2 overnight trips on average per month)**
• Previous lab, sales and industry experience is an asset
• Competent computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be motivated, able to multitask, and work effectively in a team environment
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
• Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts, overnight trips out of town
• Good driver abstract/CVOR abstract
• Knowledge of TDG, Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act an asset

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