General Labourer

GFL Environmental Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Services is seeking a General Labourer to manage the daily operations of waste receiving and processing. This role includes operating equipment, ensuring safety practices, and maintaining a detail-oriented approach while working outdoors. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, be safety conscious, and ready to work flexible shifts.

Benefits

RRSP Matching

100% Employer Paid Benefits

Professional Growth and Development

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid G License with a good driver abstract.
• Experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage waste including loading/unloading vehicles.
• Operate plant machinery and assist with maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Safety Conscious

Detail Oriented

Hazardous Waste Management

Job description

The general labourer is responsible for day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving handling processing and disposal.

Who we are :

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management liquid waste management and infrastructure development.

Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses communities and households providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers needs.

GFL Benefits :

Our industry leading benefits package (100% employer paid)

RRSP Matching : We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions

An environment that encourages professional growth and development

Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative a way to give back to the community

Key Responsibilities :

Receive all client waste both bulk liquids / solids and containerized.

Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis.

Load and unload waste vehicles including vacuum trucks tankers straight trucks and van trailers.

Operate plant machinery and assist with general maintenance.

Assisting in waste treatment and wastewater treatment methods and processes.

Assist with preparing shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.

Gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the companys standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure they are followed.

Notify the Shift Supervisor / General Manager of any defects damages mistakes errors contamination spills other incidents or accidents that are identified.

Comply with rules procedures safe work and hygiene practices health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment.

Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.

Previous experience operating air diaphragm pumps and bulk liquid transfer systems is an asset.

Propane forklift experience / certification is an asset.

Must be safety conscious and detail oriented.

Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment.

Loading and Unloading box trucks and trailers (lifting 45 lbs above waste and manipulating heavier drums onto skids)

Shredding Paint Cans Containers of Adhesives and other containers of non-hazardous solids or sludges

Cleaning and prepping emptied drums for reuse using a pressure washer

Valid G License with a good driver abstract.

• Must be clean shaven
• in order to wear a mask

May-Mid November the candidate will be required to rotate between the following 2 schedules :

Week AMon Tues Saturday Sunday (8 : 15am-8 : 45pm)

Rotations will end in November. Candidates will then enter a Monday-Friday schedule to work the following shift :

Overnight shift (12am-8 : 30am) -

GFLTalent

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

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Taleo,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,Accrual Accounting,Microsoft Dynamics GP,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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