Hazmat Technician

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

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Emergency Response Operator to join our Emergency Response division in Canada.

The role focuses on environmental clean-up, hazmat incident mitigation, chemical transfers, and technical rescue tasks. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in a related field, pre-service Fire/Medical/Police training, NFPA 472 and NFPA 1001 certifications, and an AZ/DZ license with a clean driving abstract.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related area is preferred.
• Pre-service Fire, Medical, or Police training is required or preferred.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations certification is preferred.
• NFPA 1001 Level 1 or 2 certification is required or preferred.
• AZ or DZ license with a suitable driver’s abstract is required.
• On-call availability for emergency response is required.
• Hazardous materials/environmental experience is an asset.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.
• Confined space awareness is needed.
• Willingness to work at extreme heights and in confined spaces.
• First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) is expected.
• Bilingual English/French or other languages are an asset.

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.
• Respond to various emergencies as requested.
• Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug & alcohol testing.
• Complete work-related documentation and reporting.
• Adhere to OH&S acts and company policies.
• Participate in team/staff meetings as required.

Skills

Strong communication

On-call availability

Reliable transportation

Bilingual English/French

Height and confined-space awareness

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Pre-service Fire/Medical/Police training

AZ/DZ license with clean driver’s abstract

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations

NFPA 1001 Level 1/2

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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