Lab Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support our Commercial lines of business at our Bowmanville site. The role focuses on lab analyses, sample preparation, documentation, and coordination with production teams.

You will perform routine analyses using ICP, GC, and other instrumentation, maintain glassware, and assist with classifying waste materials. Overtime and continental shift work may be required, with strict safety compliance and data integrity expectations.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have an Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician/Technologist diploma.
• Strong computer skills with MS Windows and Office.
• Safety conscious, detail oriented, and able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to customers via site visits and sampling.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses and report results with production coordination.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and glassware for sample analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and data management across systems.
• Assist with packing, classification of waste materials, and lab safety procedures.
• Support emergency spill response and ensure compliance with TDG and health & safety rules.

Skills

Computer skills (MS Windows & Office)

Safety conscious

Detail oriented

Follow procedures

Overtime / continental shifts

TDG / Reg. 347 knowledge

Education

Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician/Technologist diploma

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support our Commercial lines of business out of our Bowmanville site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials
• Perform general laboratory and housekeeping duties including report analysis results and coordination with production personnel
• Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance to GFL Environmental Inc. transportation standard operating procedures, and government regulations
• Perform lab packing and de-packing duties
• Complete all necessary paperwork to complete job including acquiring signatures as required
• Manage and maintain various data management systems
• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis
• Perform routine sample preparation and analyses employing ICP, GC, Oxygen Bomb Calorimiter and other instrumentation
• Report analysis results and coordinate with production personnel
• Maintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production records
• Assist other facility operators as needed, provide technical assistance to customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials
• Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties
• Complete Certificates of Disposal and Summaries of Analysis as required
• Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters
• Assemble and disassemble lab packs
• Bulking / blending of small quantity waste chemicals
• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis
• Assist with the coding and shipments of Lab-Pack materials
• Provide assistance in Emergency Spill Response (ER)

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist of related Diploma
• Previous lab, sales and industry experience is an asset
• Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)
• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
• Willing to work overtime, and continental shift work
• Knowledge of TDG, Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act an asset

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.