AZ/DZ Driver, Emergency Response - Rosslyn, Canada - GFL Environmental

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.

*GFL Benefits:

• 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
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn
• Highly motivated
• On-call work availability for emergency response
• 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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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.