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Lab Technician

@ GFL Environmental

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Bowmanville, ON · Oshawa, ON · Peterborough, ON · Ajax, ON · Whitby, ON

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Laboratory Technician for its Commercial lines of business at the Bowmanville site. The role covers sample analysis, waste classification, lab packing and record keeping, with shift and overtime work and vehicle operation required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine sample preparation and analyses using ICP, GC and oxygen bomb calorimeter
  • Classify waste materials and assist customers with sampling and site visits
  • Prepare lab packs, assemble and disassemble them, and assist with coding and shipments
  • Maintain analysis, maintenance and production records and report results
  • Operate vehicles and equipment under GFL transportation SOPs and regulations

Requirements summary:

  • Environmental or chemical engineering technician or technologist diploma
  • Competent MS Windows and Office skills
  • Safety-conscious and detail-oriented
  • Ability to follow procedures with minimal supervision
  • Willing to work overtime and continental shifts
  • Knowledge of TDG, Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act an asset

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ICPGCMS OfficeMS Windows
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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentQuality assurance
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyEnvironmental Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology

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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.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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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
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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…

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

GFL Environmental is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support our Commercial lines of business out of our Bowmanville site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials

  • Perform general laboratory and housekeeping duties including report analysis results and coordination with production personnel

  • Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials

  • Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance to GFL Environmental Inc. transportation standard operating procedures, and government regulations

  • Perform lab packing and de-packing duties

  • Complete all necessary paperwork to complete job including acquiring signatures as required

  • Manage and maintain various data management systems

  • Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis

  • Perform routine sample preparation and analyses employing ICP, GC, Oxygen Bomb Calorimiter and other instrumentation

  • Report analysis results and coordinate with production personnel

  • Maintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production records

  • Assist other facility operators as needed, provide technical assistance to customers via site visits, sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials

  • Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties

  • Complete Certificates of Disposal and Summaries of Analysis as required

  • Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters

  • Assemble and disassemble lab packs

  • Bulking / blending of small quantity waste chemicals

  • Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis

  • Assist with the coding and shipments of Lab-Pack materials

  • Provide assistance in Emergency Spill Response (ER)

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

  • Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist of related Diploma

  • Previous lab, sales and industry experience is an asset

  • Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)

  • Must be safety conscious and detail oriented

  • Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision

  • Willing to work overtime, and continental shift work

  • Knowledge of TDG, Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act an asset

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