Hazmat Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Corunna; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Emergency Response Operator to support a busy emergency response program.

You will conduct environmental clean-up, mitigate HazMat incidents, perform chemical transfers, and participate in technical rescue operations, including confined space work and safety training. The role requires post-secondary education, HazMat certifications, and a valid AZ/DZ license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Pre-service Fire, Medical or Police training is required or preferred.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations certification is required or preferred.
• NFPA 1001 Level 1 or 2 certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental clean-up activities and environmental response operations.
• Mitigate HazMat incidents and perform chemical transfers.
• Engage in technical rescue activities and chemical firefighting tasks as needed.
• Provide dangerous goods consulting and participate in industrial services.
• Respond to emergencies and complete documentation and reporting.
• Adhere to OHSA and safety policies and participate in training.

Skills

Communication

On-call availability

Confined space awareness

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Education

Post-secondary education

Pre-service Fire/Medical/Police training

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations

NFPA 1001 Level 1/2

Tools

AZ/DZ license

Vacuum truck experience

Job description

Our GFL Emergency Response division is looking for a new Emergency Response Operator to join its team! We are looking for a responsible and reliable candidate to provide emergency response support for our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental clean-up activities.
• Ensure Hazardous-Materials incident mitigation.
• Perform chemical transfers.
• Perform technical rescue activities.
• Involvement in chemical firefighting tasks.
• Provide dangerous goods consulting.
• Participate in various Industrial services.
• Responding to various emergencies as requested.
• Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required.
• Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner.
• Participating in standby confined space rescue work.
• Completing work related documentation and reporting.
• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the vision and values of the organization.
• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence.
• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others.
• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act.
• Participate in team/staff meetings when required.
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study.
• Pre-service Fire, Medical, or Police training.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations.
• NFPA 1001 level 1 or 2.
• Valid AZ or DZ license with a suitable drivers abstract (standard transmission – up to 18 speed).
• On-call work availability for emergency response.
• Hazardous materials and/or environmental experience an asset.
• Vacuum truck experience an asset.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Confined space awareness.
• Reliable means of personal transportation
• Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces.
• Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug & alcohol testing.
• Professional and trustworthy, with a customer focus to his/her work.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.

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