Hazmat Technician

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 all emergency response calls, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. This position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing, and time management. The role requires a willingness to travel for durations ranging from one week to one month at a time.

Responsibilities

• Respond immediately to spills, covering rail, road, and fixed facilities.
• Perform chemical transloading between different containment methods (e.g., tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks).
• Conduct chemical neutralization and decontamination as necessary.
• Maintain and prepare emergency response equipment, including servicing and upgrading, and ensure all relevant documentation is collected and maintained during emergency responses.

Requirements

• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection as required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response would be considered an asset.
• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements and travel as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including prioritized orthodontics and vision care.
• 401K matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and more.
• Overtime available.
• 3 weeks annual paid time off.
• 9 annual paid holidays.
• Competitive wages.
• Boot allowance.
• Growth opportunities.

About GFL Environmental Services

GFL Environmental Services is your true one-stop provider across North America, specializing in liquid waste and soil remediation services. We focus on delivering specialized environmental solutions across a broad range of industries. Driven by an uncompromising commitment to safety, we aspire to become North America’s leading Environmental Services provider. Our vision is to be Green For Life—it’s at the core of our business strategy and central to every service we provide.