MHSW Depot Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Ontario is seeking a Region of Halton MHSW Facilities Technician to handle and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste at the depot.

A strong focus on safety and efficiency in a team setting is required, with moderately labor-intensive tasks. The role involves operating the depot, ensuring safety for workers and the public, performing heavy lifting, sorting and packing waste, weighing materials, and logging data accurately.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree /diploma degree required (In the field of chemistry or environmental would be an asset.)
• Two (2) years of MHSW, chemistry or relevant experience.
• Valid G License and own transportation is mandatory as depots are typically located outside of public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of the Region of Halton MHSW Depot.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents visiting the depot.
• Responsible for safety of all workers, public, and visitors to the site
• Perform physically demanding work.
• Identify, sort, and pack waste chemicals into appropriate storage containers.
• Weigh each material on-site (eg. drums, gaylords, 20L Pails, etc…) and input the weights in the computer inventory tracking system.
• Maintain clean grounds and facility.
• Comply with all rules and regulations to do with operating the depot.
• Have good communication skills to deal with Region of Halton Representatives, and the public.
• Report to and receive authorization from the MHSW Program Lead

Skills

Safety focus

Team environment

Physically demanding

Education

Post-secondary degree / diploma in chemistry or environmental field

Job description

POSITION: Region of Halton MHSW Facilities Technician

The Technician is responsible for the handling, consolidating and processing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials received by the Processing Facilities. The Technician must display a focus on safety and efficiency in a team environment while performing moderately labor intensive and repetitious tasks.

Experience, Qualifications & Education

• Post-secondary degree /diploma degree required (In the field of chemistry or environmental would be an asset.)
• Two (2) years of MHSW, chemistry or relevant experience.
• Valid G License and own transportation is mandatory as depots are typically located outside of public transportation.

Working Conditions

You will be required to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
from 7:45am-4:30pm (Thursdays and Sundays off)

• The Region of Halton MHSW Depot is closed on statutory holidays, including the Civic Holiday, except for Boxing Day

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Responsible for the operation of the Region of Halton MHSW Depot.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents visiting the depot.
• Responsible for safety of all workers, public, and visitors to the site
• Perform physically demanding work.
• Identify, sort, and pack waste chemicals into appropriate storage containers.
• Weigh each material on-site (eg. drums, gaylords, 20L Pails, etc…) and input the weights in the computer inventory tracking system.
• Maintain clean grounds and facility.
• Comply with all rules and regulations to do with operating the depot.
• Have good communication skills to deal with Region of Halton Representatives, and the public.
• Report to and receive authorization from the MHSW Program Lead