Environmental Technician - Landfill

GFL Environmental is looking for an Environmental Technician to add to its growing team out of Stoney Creek, Ontario location.
Reporting to the Environmental Technician & Compliance Operations Manager, the Environmental Technician is responsible for evaluating the suitability of waste to be accepted at the landfill using waste acceptance procedures. The incumbent will conduct environmental monitoring including air, surface and groundwater sampling, inspections, and audits of incoming wastes. They will also ensure compliance with environmental aspects of license requirements, assist in the maintenance of the environmental database and overall Environmental Management.

About GFL :

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage

• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!

• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project

• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!

• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and conduct audits of incoming waste at the Landfill using waste acceptance procedures

• Conduct environment monitoring of surface, groundwater, leachate and air quality to ensure compliance with site Certificate of Approval

• Measure water levels and gas concentrations

• Review and inspect the resistivity of the landfill cell liner

• Investigate, document complaints and recommend corrective actions regarding landfill operations

• Ensure compliance with environmental aspects of license requirements

• Assist in the maintenance of the environmental database and Environmental Management by entering data into the computer system and by preparing monthly summaries

• Provide general equipment site maintenance

• Provide technical and written input to the preparation of the annual report

• Review waste approval documents and authorize material movement requisitions.

• Take an active role in the health and safety of the facility, including monthly health and safety meetings

• Conduct administration tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a Chemical or Environmental Technician program

• 3-5 years of work-related experience is required with prior experience in monitoring and sampling of ground water, surface water, gas monitoring, compliance and waste approval programs, leachate and ground water pumping systems

• Must be familiar with Regulation 347/558, T.D.G.A. and basic chemistry

• Previous experience in environmental and health and safety inspections and committee meetings is a definite asset

• Class G driver’s license is required

• Must have a strong attention to detail and be able to professionally communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of employees, customers and vendors

• Must be able to multi-task and balance competing priorities

• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office and other database management programs

Working Conditions:

• 80% of the time will be spent outdoors in all types of atmospheric conditions

• Physical Demands include walking, hiking, climbing, bending, lifting and upper body strength during well purging

• Position requires the operation of company trucks/ATV’s within the Landfill and for offsite purposes

GFL Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

RRSP Matching

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.