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Heavy Equipment Operator, Excavator
GFL Environmental Inc.Emergency Response Operator supporting GFL Environmental’s hazardous-material cleanup, rescue, and industrial services in Ontario. Responding to emergencies, conducting chemical transfers, and maintaining safe operational documentation.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hazardous material operations and emergency response, with a strong focus on safety protocols and effective communication. Capable of performing technical rescue activities and participating in environmental clean-up while adhering to organizational policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
NFPA 472 Hazardous Material OperationsNFPA 1001 Level 1 or 2Valid DZ LicenseFirst Aid/CPR CertificationConfined-Space Awareness
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Hard Skills
Environmental Clean-UpHazardous-Material MitigationChemical TransferTechnical RescueChemical FirefightingDangerous Goods ConsultingIndustrial ServicesEmergency ResponseDocumentation and ReportingStandby Confined-Space Rescue
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailCustomer-Focused ApproachTeam Orientation
Tools & Technologies
Vacuum Truck
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid DZ LicenseFirst Aid/CPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Hazardous MaterialsEnvironmental ExperienceHealth and Safety TrainingWorkplace Hazards ReportingOn-Call Emergency Response
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct environmental clean-up activities
- Mitigate hazardous-material incidents
- Perform chemical transfers
- Perform technical rescue activities
- Participate in chemical firefighting tasks
- Provide dangerous goods consulting
- Participate in industrial services
- Respond to emergencies as requested
- Participate in job-specific and health and safety training
- Operate efficiently and safely
- Participate in standby confined-space rescue work
- Complete work-related documentation and reporting
- Follow organizational policies and procedures
- Report workplace hazards, accidents, and other occurrences
- Participate in team and staff meetings when required
- Preserve confidentiality and minimize risk
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Post-secondary education, preferably in a related area of study
- Pre-service Fire, Medical, or Police training
- NFPA 472 Hazardous Material Operations
- NFPA 1001 Level 1 or 2
- Valid DZ license with a suitable driver's abstract and standard-transmission experience up to 18 speed
- Availability for on-call emergency response work
- Hazardous materials and/or environmental experience is an asset
- Vacuum truck experience is an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confined-space awareness
- Reliable personal transportation
- Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces
- Willingness to participate in pre-employment and post-incident drug and alcohol testing
- Professional, trustworthy, customer-focused approach
- High motivation, service and team orientation, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Bilingual English/French or other languages is an asset
- Valid work authorization in Canada; GFL does not provide visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Growth and career development opportunities
- Learning new skills
- Mentoring opportunities
- Time to pursue other life ambitions
- Equal opportunity employment
- Accommodation support during the application process