Landfill Gas Technician

Waste Connections of Canada, Inc.; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunities for children

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada, Inc. is seeking a Gas Technician to monitor and maintain landfill gas collection field equipment, ensuring safe and compliant operation in the field.

This role is primarily field-based (80%), outdoors in all weather, performing inspections, maintenance, data collection, and on-call rotations, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Competitive wages, benefits, and a retirement plan are offered as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary studies in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working on outdoor equipment in all weather conditions.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Willing to join an on-call rotation (about one week per month) and stay within 30 minutes of the site during on-call weeks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain landfill gas collection field equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Perform daily operations including inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining gas wells, piping, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot, restart, and repair equipment after unscheduled shutdowns or trips.
• Collect, record, analyze, and report gas system performance data, including leachate levels.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance to minimize equipment failures and downtime.
• Support leachate and condensate management activities, including pump operation and system repairs.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and other mobile equipment; perform seasonal tasks like snow removal.
• Analyze field equipment readings to draw conclusions and report on system performance.
• Complete work orders, maintain documentation, order parts, and comply with policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Independence

Outdoor work

On-call readiness

Education

Post-secondary studies in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

As a Gas Technician with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain landfill gas collection field equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.
• Perform daily operations including inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining gas collection wells, piping, and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot, restart, and repair equipment following unscheduled shutdowns or system trips (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and plumbing).
• Collect, record, analyze, and report operational performance data, including gas system metrics and leachate levels in gas collection wells.
• Conduct routine and non-routine preventative maintenance to minimize equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Support leachate and condensate management activities, including liquid movement, pump operation, and assigned system repairs or projects.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and other mobile equipment as required, and perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal and deicing around field equipment.
• Perform data analysis from field equipment readings to draw conclusions and report on system performance.
• Complete work orders, maintain accurate documentation, order parts and supplies, and comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

This position is mainly field work (80%) and requires our Gas Technician to work outdoors in all weather conditions to maintain and monitor field equipment.

What We Need From You

• Post-secondary studies in Environmental Engineering or related field
• A commitment to working safely and addressing potential hazards proactively.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable working on outdoor equipment in all weather conditions.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and an openness to building new technical skills.
• Willing to join an on-call rotation (about one week per month) and remain within 30 minutes of the site during on-call weeks.

What You’ll Get From Us

• Competitive wages: $63,000.00 annually with paid overtime and on-call premium
• Retirement plan with company match to help you save for your future.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Perks including an Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for children, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Insurance coverage including Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.