Hazardous Waste Transfer Technician - Safety & Compliance

Socket.dev; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Savings Plan

Career progression

Referral program

Industry-leading safety standards

Community investment initiatives

Job summary

SECURE in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Transfer Station Technician to receive containerized and bulk waste, review waste documentation and scale tickets, and manage repacking of streams. You will help with waste tracking, shipping/receiving, and safety paperwork, ensuring timely completion and regulatory compliance.

The role involves field activities, facility inspections, and equipment maintenance, with a standard 40-hour workweek and potential on-call duties, in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Regulatory TDG knowledge and compliance with waste disposal laws.
• Experience in shipping/receiving or warehousing is beneficial.
• Post-secondary science education is advantageous.
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Competent with MS Office and waste tracking programs.
• Attention to detail for manifests, bills of lading, and safety paperwork.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Update waste tracking systems and communicate with project coordinators and billing.
• Identify, verify, and receive hazardous and non-hazardous waste at the facility.
• Ensure documents meet legal requirements and SECURE guidelines.
• Package, classify, document, and store waste accurately.
• Consolidate and repack waste for efficient processing and transport.
• Perform field waste identification tests to ensure paperwork accuracy.
• Prepare waste samples for laboratory analysis as required.
• Participate in safety meetings and daily tailgate sessions.
• Perform repair and general labour tasks and assist with inspections.

Skills

Regulatory TDG knowledge

Shipping/Receiving experience

Time management

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary science education (Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Studies)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Waste tracking software

Forklift operation (asset)

Job description

SECURE in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Transfer Station Technician to receive containerized and bulk waste, review waste documentation and scale tickets, and manage repacking of streams. You will help with waste tracking, shipping/receiving, and safety paperwork, ensuring timely completion and regulatory compliance.

The role involves field activities, facility inspections, and equipment maintenance, with a standard 40-hour workweek and potential on-call duties, in all weather conditions.