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Chemical Waste Technician

@ GFL Environmental

Pickering, Ontario

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Chemical Waste Technician in Pickering, ON. The role categorizes and processes liquid and solid waste streams, including bulking, vacuum truck pumping and chemical disposal, while keeping regulatory documentation compliant. Rotational morning and afternoon shifts are required, with overtime, alternate shifts and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • Categorize and process liquid and solid waste streams
  • Operate vacuum truck and forklift
  • Sample and characterize waste
  • Maintain waste inventory and documentation
  • Load and unload trailers and box trucks

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary education in chemistry or chemical technology
  • Competent computer skills (Google Sheets/Docs)
  • Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Willing to work rotational shifts, overtime and weekends

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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Scheduleday, evening, overtime
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsTDG
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyChemistry, Chemical Technology

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GFL Environmental

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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 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
No
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…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersVaughan, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesMunicipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development
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Job description

This position reports to the Containerized waste Supervisor. The holder is responsible for categorizing and processing incoming/outgoing liquid and solid waste streams. Processing could include bulking, pumping using a vacuum truck or waste disposal by chemical reaction. The position is responsible for ensuring documentation associated with the waste receiving, processing and transportation complies with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation. The administrative duties include data entry and the generation of weekly and monthly waste inventories

REPORTS TO
Containerized Waste Supervisor

LOCATION

Pickering, ON

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain up to date inventory of onsite waste
  • Characterization of waste based on field analyses
  • Learn and Comply with all legislation regarding reg.347, TDG and WHIMIS
  • Sample waste material
  • Bulk Waste and lab pack materials
  • Become knowledgeable in the operation of a vacuum truck
  • Operate forklift
  • General housekeeping
  • Load and unload trailers and box trucks
  • Good understanding of potential chemical reactions (compatibility)
  • Good understanding of performing chemical reactions (disposal)
  • Perform equipment and facility inspections
  • Other tasks as assigned
  • Morning and afternoon rotational shift work required

Education, Credentials, Skills and Experience Required

  • Post-Secondary education in Chemistry/Chemical Technology. Relevant work experience and/ or Internship in a related field will be considered
  • Competent computer skills (Google Sheets/Docs)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment
  • Must be extremely safety conscious and detail oriented
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to follow procedures and work with minimum supervision
  • Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and occasional weekends

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