Entry Level Industrial Labourer, Specialized Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Industrial Labourer, Specialized Services to join a team handling dynamic projects. You will be versatile, coachable, and willing to obtain further training while maintaining a positive attitude.

Key duties include chemical transfers, confined space entry support, HAZMAT response, railcar transloading, and environmental project involvement. This is a safety‑critical role with strong teamwork and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take directions and follow through on instructions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical technical skills.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential.
• Must be able to work long hours and travel as needed.
• Attention to detail and meticulous work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chemical and petroleum transfers and materials handling.
• Serve as entrant, man watch, or rescue attendant for confined space projects.
• Participate in HAZMAT response and spill cleanup.
• Transload railcars ( liquids and solids ).
• Contribute to environmental projects as required.
• Participate in technical rescue services.
• Support decontamination projects under supervision.
• Engage in projects outside scope with proper planning.
• Lead by example and uphold safety policies.
• Collaborate with various divisions and work types across the company.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Follow directions

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Long hours

Travel required

Meticulous

Job description

Summary

The Industrial Labourer, Specialized Services will be working alongside a team of highly trained individuals who handle the company’s most dynamic projects. The Industrial Labourer must be versatile and open to challenges. This individual will be highly motivated, coachable, and willing to obtain further training while always displaying a positive attitude.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Involved with execution of chemical and petroleum transfers including materials handling.
• Fully engaged as an entrant, man watch, or rescue attendant for Confined Space Entry projects inclusive of tank cleanings.
• Involvement with HAZMAT Emergency Response and responding to spills.
• Involvement with transloading of railcars (Both liquid and solid products)
• Involvement with environmental projects and assisting as required.
• Involvement with technical rescue services.
• Fully engaged with decontamination projects under direction of project leader.
• Participation in projects that are deemed out of scope or require more planning and preparation.
• Willingness to lead by example and work safely, ensuring compliance with all GFL’s policies and procedures.
• Affiliation and involvement with various divisions, and various work types throughout the company.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with a fairly clean driving abstract is required; valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license would be considered an asset.
• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take directions and follow through on instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Committed to teamwork, displaying a positive attitude, and prioritizing safety.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently within a team setting.
• High level of effective communication and transparency.
• Able to work long hours
• Able to work out of town from time to time
• Meticulous, organized and motivated
• Specialized training provided by GFL

GFL Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• RRSP company matching program
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• A supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol testing.

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 [e-mail].

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.