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Manual DZ Driver

@ GFL Environmental

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Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a full-time AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operator for its liquid line of business in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role responds to environmental spills, highway and rail incidents, marine fuel spills and weather events, and collects hazardous and non-hazardous waste from customer sites. Candidates must live in or around Thunder Bay, hold a valid AZ and/or DZ licence, and be open to emergency call-outs; a relocation fee, sign-on bonus and overtime pay are offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to environmental, industrial, highway, rail and marine spills
  • Collect hazardous and non-hazardous waste from customer sites
  • Operate vacuum trucks, water blasters and heavy equipment
  • Complete work documentation and incident reporting
  • Work alongside police, fire, EMS and Environment Canada

Requirements summary:

  • Valid AZ and/or DZ licence
  • Flexible availability and open to emergency call-outs
  • First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months
  • Ability to lift 75+ lbs
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Tools & skills

vacuum truckwater blasterheavy equipmentboomboat

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

DepartmentEnvironment, health & safety
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 75 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid/CPR
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus

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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.

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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 full-time AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operators to support our liquid line of business out of our Thunder Bay, Ontario site.

The successful candidates will be primarily responsible for the collection of various liquid and solid hazardous waste from various customer sites. (Please note candidates must be in/around the Thunder Bay area)

GFL Benefits:

*Relocation Fee*

  • *Sign-on Bonus*

  • Our industry leading benefits package (100% employer-premium paid)

  • RRSP Matching: We support your future goals by matching your RRSP contributions

  • An environment that encourages professional growth and development

  • Be a part of the Full-Cycle Project initiative – a way to give back to the community

  • Overtime pay

    • Key Responsibilities:

    The Emergency Response Operator will respond to various incidents such as:

    • Environmental and Industrial spills

    • Clandestine laboratory decommissioning

    • Highway incidents involving tractor trailers, accidents, and chemical leaks

    • Train derailments involving hazardous chemicals, fires, and site safety planning.

    • Marine operations mostly regarding fuel spills into open bodies of water. Involving boom deployment and boat operations.

    • Weather event responses involving wind/ice storms, forest fires, and flooding.

    • Chemical assessments and advisory services.

    • Working alongside police, fire, EMS, Environment Canada, and other stakeholders.

    • Incidents involving heavy equipment, vacuum trucks, and water blasters.

    • Collection of hazardous and non-hazardous goods

    • Participating in job specific and health & safety training as required

    • Completing work related documentation and reporting

    • 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

    Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

    • Valid AZ and/or DZ license

    • Must have flexible availability.

    • Strong work ethic

    • Willingness to learn

    • Highly motivated

    • Open availability to respond to emergencies

    • Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment)

    • Manual dexterity, ability to lift 75+ lbs required.

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