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General Labourer

@ GFL Environmental

Debert, Nova Scotia

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a General Labourer for its facility operations. The work involves truck offloading, tank farm operation, confined space entry and completing job paperwork, under a shift rotation. The posting requires a Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract, and it offers RRSP matching, health, vision and dental coverage, EAP, life insurance and paid vacation.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow safe work practices and policies
  • Offload trucks and operate the tank farm
  • Enter confined spaces
  • Complete job paperwork
  • Perform other facility tasks as required

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 or GED equivalent
  • Class 5 driver's licence with clean abstract
  • Prior labour-intensive experience in varied environments
  • Lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
  • Work under tight deadlines on shift rotation
  • Experience with centrifuge or filter press is an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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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
No
Reported total investment
5,167,778,866

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!


Interested in joining Team Green? GFL is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment and commitment to the health & safety of our employees, customers, and communities we serve. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth – we’re looking for committed and star players to join and grow within our team!


WHY JOIN TEAM GREEN?


At GFL we pride ourselves on being a great place to come to work every day, here are just a few reasons why;

  • RRSP matching program
  • Health, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation

Key Accountabilities

  • Complying with all safe work practices and policies to ensure all work is done as safely as possible;
  • Truck offloading and tank farm operation;
  • Confined space entry;
  • Completing all necessary paperwork necessary for each job;
  • Other facility tasks and responsibilities as required

Requirements


  • Minimum of grade 12 or a GED equivalent.
  • Class 5 driver's license with a recent and clean drivers abstract is required
  • Previous experience in a labour intensive position working in various work environments and engaged in repetitive tasks is required (i.e. confined spaces, heights, noisy and various and extreme weather conditions);
  • Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment on a shift work rotation;
  • Experience operating a centrifuge or filter press is an asset;
  • Previous experience in cleaning industrial tanks;
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively;
  • Ability to work effectively with others within a team setting;

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