HAZMAT Technician
Job Description
Summary
As a key member of GFL’s HAZMAT Emergency Response Team, the HAZMAT Technician will provide a high level of technical expertise to emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The Technician will supplement our current team to ensure immediate response is provided to emergency response calls, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFL’s high standards of safety and quality of service. The position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing and time management.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Respond at a moment’s notice to HAZMAT Emergency Responses including responding to rail, road, marine, and fixed facilities.
Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. May include tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.
Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.
Assist with organizing all resources required in both a response situation and in preparation for a potential response situation, including personnel, equipment and documentation.
Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including preparation, equipment decontamination, and servicing of ER equipment as outlined and required.
Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services.
Participate in wildland fire operations including structure protection.
Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response, including following GFL procedures, completing safety documentation, and upholding GFL’s high level of safety.
Participate in live training events.
Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Class 5 driver’s license with a fairly clean abstract required; Class 1 or 3 would be an asset.
Ability to be flexible and fulfill the on-call and travel requirements of this position.
Experience in handling and/or transporting hazardous materials or emergency response would be an asset.
Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required. This will require the Hazmat Technician to be clean shaven.
Ability to work out of town from time to time as needed.
Any prior training or experience relating to the following would be an asset: HAZMAT Technician, Tank car Specialist, Tank truck Specialist, ICS, Confined Space Entry, etc. Please note extensive training will be provided by GFL to the successful candidate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Willingness to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Must be safety conscious and dependable.
Basic mechanical aptitude required. Mechanical experience would be considered an asset.
Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively, both written and verbally.
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
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.