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Labourer

@ GFL Environmental

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Overview

GFL Environmental French is hiring a labourer to perform industrial cleaning, including hot wash, high pressure and hose truck work, plus confined space entry and vacuum truck support. The role involves lifting up to 75 lbs, flexible shifts including nights and weekends as needed, and requires a Class 5 licence. 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 and shovel waste material
  • Support vacuum truck and mobile wash operations
  • Work night, weekend and changing shifts as assigned

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma
  • Class 5 licence
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
  • Flexibility for long and changing shifts on short notice

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEnvironment, health & safety
Scheduleovernight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
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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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

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

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