Technician, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Thunder Bay, ON is seeking a Technician to handle, consolidate, and process hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at our Processing Facilities.

Local candidates are preferred in the Thunder Bay area; the role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a hands-on environment. The Technician will load/unload trucks, verify waste against acceptance protocols, operate processing machinery, and complete necessary paperwork.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs+ and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to operate or assist with waste processing equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks and containers.
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
• Operate processing machinery and equipment as required.
• Follow safety procedures at all times and complete job hazard risk assessments.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Physically fit

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team player

Effective communicator

Independent worker

Planning & organizing

Tools

Skid steer

Loaders

Excavator

Forklift

Job description

Located in Thunder Bay, ON, 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 labour intensive and repetitious tasks. ( Please note candidates must be local to the Thunder Bay area)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks and containers
• Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol
• Operation of processing machinery and equipment as required
• Ensure safe operation and procedures are followed at all times
• Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted
• Complete job hazard risk assessments
• Promote a safety culture with all employees
• Ensure superior customer service is provided
• General shop clean up and maintenance
• Other miscellaneous tasks as required

Requirements:

• Vaild driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform moderately labour intensive and repetitious tasks
• Physically fit with the aability to lift +50lbs and stand on cement for extended periods of time
• Ability to use skid steer, Loaders, Excavator and forklift an Asset.
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Able to work independently and in a team environment

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that’s on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.