Environmental Lab Technician

GFL Environmental is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support our Commercial lines of business out of our Bowmanville site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to Customers via site visits sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials

• Perform general laboratory and housekeeping duties including report analysis results and coordination with production personnel

• Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials

• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance to GFL Environmental Inc. transportation standard operating procedures and government regulations

• Perform lab packing and de-packing duties

• Complete all necessary paperwork to complete job including acquiring signatures as required

• Manage and maintain various data management systems

• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis

• Perform routine sample preparation and analyses employing ICP GC Oxygen Bomb Calorimiter and other instrumentation

• Report analysis results and coordinate with production personnel

• Maintain accurate analysis maintenance and production records

• Assist other facility operators as needed provide technical assistance to customers via site visits sampling and assisting with the classification of waste materials

• Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties

• Complete Certificates of Disposal and Summaries of Analysis as required

• Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters

• Assemble and disassemble lab packs

• Bulking / blending of small quantity waste chemicals

• Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis

• Assist with the coding and shipments of Lab-Pack materials

• Provide assistance in Emergency Spill Response (ER)

Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist of related Diploma

• Previous lab sales and industry experience is an asset

• Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)

• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented

• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision

• Willing to work overtime and continental shift work

• Knowledge of TDG Reg. 347 and Ontario Health and Safety Act an asset

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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

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is 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.