Posted 8 days ago
Hazmat Technician
@ GFL Utility Services Inc.
Corunna, ON · Windsor, ON · Sarnia, ON
Overview
GFL Utility Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Emergency Response Operator for its Emergency Response division. The role covers hazardous-materials response, chemical transfers, technical rescue and standby confined space work, with on-call availability required. The posting asks for NFPA 472 and NFPA 1001 training, a valid AZ or DZ licence, and first aid/CPR.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to emergencies and hazardous-materials incidents
- Perform chemical transfers and technical rescues
- Conduct environmental clean-up activities
- Participate in standby confined space rescue work
Requirements summary:
- NFPA 472 and NFPA 1001 training
- Valid AZ or DZ licence with suitable drivers abstract
- On-call availability for emergency response
- First aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Post-secondary education preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | NFPA 472, NFPA 1001, First Aid, CPR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Fire, Emergency medicine, Police, Related area |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
GFL Utility Services Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
Our GFL Emergency Response division is looking for a new Emergency Response Operator to join its team! We are looking for a responsible and reliable candidate to provide emergency response support for our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct environmental clean-up activities.
• Ensure Hazardous-Materials incident mitigation.
• Perform chemical transfers.
• Perform technical rescue activities.
• Involvement in chemical firefighting tasks.
• Provide dangerous goods consulting.
• Participate in various Industrial services.
• Responding to various emergencies as requested.
• Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required.
• Operating his/her position in an efficient and safe manner.
• Participating in standby confined space rescue work.
• Completing work related documentation and reporting.
• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the vision and values of the organization.
• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence.
• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others.
• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act.
• Participate in team/staff meetings when required.
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
• Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study.
• Pre-service Fire, Medical, or Police training.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations.
• NFPA 1001 level 1 or 2.
• Valid AZ or DZ license with a suitable drivers abstract (standard transmission – up to 18 speed).
• On-call work availability for emergency response.
• Hazardous materials and/or environmental experience an asset.
• Vacuum truck experience an asset.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Confined space awareness.
• Reliable means of personal transportation
• Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces.
• Participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug & alcohol testing.
• Professional and trustworthy, with a customer focus to his/her work.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]
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.
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