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Labourer

@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a full-time labourer to perform industrial cleaning, including hot wash, high pressure and hose truck work, plus confined space entry and vacuum truck support. The role requires a Class 5 licence, a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, with night, weekend and changing shifts on short notice. Benefits include a pension plan, health, vision and dental coverage, life insurance and paid vacation.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform industrial cleaning with hot wash, high pressure and hose truck
  • Enter confined spaces
  • Lift up to 75 lbs to set up hoses and shovel waste
  • Support vacuum truck and mobile wash operations
  • Work night, weekend and changing shifts as assigned

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma
  • Class 5 licence required
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Able to lift up to 75 lbs
  • Able to work long and changing shifts on short notice

Tools & skills

hot wash unithose truckvacuum truckmobile wash unitshovel

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
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
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleweekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingPlant or factory, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 75 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Job description

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;

  • Pension Plan
  • Health, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation on every cheque

Job Duties

  • Perform industrial cleaning using Hot Wash, High Pressure and Hose Truck
  • Confined space entry
  • Lift up to 75lbs to set up and control hoses, and to shovel waste material
  • Support the operation of the vacuum truck and mobile wash
  • Represent the Company by providing professional customer service to our clients, customers, vendors, both on and off the job
  • Participate in all work-related tasks as assigned by your Supervisor at a variety of locations in a safe and effective manner
  • Able to work night shifts when required.
  • Able to work weekends when required.
  • Must be able to work long and changing shifts on short notice.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Class 5 license is required
  • Must have good communication skills to be able to interact verbally with peers and customers
  • Able to lift up to 75lbs

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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