Posted 4 days ago
Chemical Operator (Overnight)
@ GFL Environmental
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a chemical technician for overnight shifts at its Stevenage liquid waste processing facility. The role receives, samples, processes and ships hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and requires a chemistry or environmental diploma and mostly outdoor work in all seasons.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and sample bulk and containerized client waste
- Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipments and manifests
- Ensure waste conforms to acceptance protocols and safety procedures
- Complete job hazard assessments and paperwork
- Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in chemistry or environmental technology
- Weekend shift availability, mainly Saturdays
- Familiarity with Ontario Regulation 347 and TDG (asset)
- Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly above waist
- Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons
- Clean-shaven for respirator safety
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 40 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Environmental Technology |
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GFL Environmental
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Full company description
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- Reported office locations
- 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Consulting
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Other recorded names
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Specialties
- Municipal / Residential Waste
- Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
- Construction & Demolition Services
- Used Oil Collection
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Excavation Services
- Shoring & Foundations
- Soil Remediation
- Vacuum Truck Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Recycling
- Organics
- Industrial Cleaning
- HAZMAT Emergency Response
- Landfill Disposal & Diversion
- and Environmental Remediation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
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GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 580 |
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GFL Ottawa is looking for chemical technicians to support our Stevenage liquid waste processing facility!
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste for transport.
· Receive all client waste – both bulk liquids/solids and containerized.
· Take samples from waste vehicles and containers for lab analysis.
· Ensure waste is processed in a timely and safe manner.
· Ensure incoming waste conforms with acceptance protocol.
· Ensure safe operation and procedures are always followed.
· Complete paperwork properly & ensure it is submitted.
· Complete job hazard risk assessments
· Ensure superior customer service is provided.
· Notify the Shift Supervisor/General Manager of any defects, damages, mistakes, errors, contamination, spills, other incidents, or accidents that are identified.
· Attend Household Hazardous Waste collection events to identify, classify and separate waste. Prepare necessary waste manifest documents for transport back to Stevenage facility.
· Other tasks as required.
Requirements:
· Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
· Comfortable working weekend shifts. (mainly Saturday, with 2 - 3 Sunday events each season)
· Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Environmental Technology, or equivalent.
· Familiarity with waste management regulations, Ontario regulation 347, Transportation of Dangerous Goods is an asset.
· Previous hazardous and non-hazardous waste management experience is an asset.
· Mechanical aptitude, including knowledge and use of hand tools is an asset.
· Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment.
· Must be safety conscious and detail oriented.
· Must be comfortable working in a mostly outdoor environment (4 seasons).
· Must be willing and able to report to work clean shaven (respirator safety).
· Ability to follow procedures and execute work with minimal supervision.
· Ability to repetitively lift 40 lbs. above waist.
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