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Labourer

@ GFL Environmental

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Ottawa, ON · Gatineau, QC

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Labourer for its industrial environmental services team. The role covers environmental cleanup, hazardous waste handling, industrial maintenance and facility decontamination at chemical plants, factories and contaminated sites. Shift work, overtime, weekend work and travel to worksites out of town may be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Environmental cleanup and remediation, including soil excavation and waste removal
  • Handling and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials
  • Operating industrial cleaning equipment
  • General labour, lifting and site setup
  • Spill response under supervisor guidance

Requirements summary:

  • Physically demanding work in varied conditions
  • Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Valid G class driver's licence preferred
  • Confined Space, WHMIS, H2S Alive and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain

Tools & skills

Pressure washerVacuum truckPneumatic tools
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Scheduleovertime, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors, Construction site
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space
Driver’s licencepreferred
EducationHigh school (preferred)

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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

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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

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Labourer to join our industrial environmental services team. The successful candidate will support operations by performing manual tasks related to environmental cleanup, hazardous waste handling, industrial maintenance, and facility decontamination. The role requires physical stamina, attention to safety protocols, and the ability to work in demanding industrial environments such as chemical plants, factories, or contaminated sites.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with environmental cleanup and remediation activities, including soil excavation, waste removal, and site preparation
  • Handle, load, and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to safety and environmental regulations
  • Operate and maintain industrial cleaning equipment (e.g., pressure washers, vacuum trucks, pneumatic tools)
  • Perform general labour tasks such as lifting, moving materials, shoveling, sweeping, and site setup/teardown
  • Support spill response and containment efforts under the guidance of supervisors
  • Follow strict safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times
  • Complete daily safety checks and report hazards or equipment issues immediately
  • Work in confined spaces or at heights, if required (with proper training and certification)
  • Maintain a clean and organized worksite

Qualifications and Skills:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in industrial, construction, or environmental work is an asset
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather and site conditions
  • Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Willingness to travel to different worksites as needed and stay out of town
  • Valid “G” Class driver’s license (preferred)
  • Confined Space, WHMIS, H2S Alive, and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)

Working Conditions:

  • Work is primarily outdoors or in industrial facilities
  • Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory
  • Shift work, overtime, and weekend work may be required

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