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Integrated solid waste collection and disposal

Hazmat Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
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Sarnia, ON, Canada+2 moreMore locations: Corunna, ON, Canada | Windsor, ON, Canada
In PersonOn-call availability is required for emergency response.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • 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.
  • A valid AZ or DZ license with a suitable driver's abstract; standard transmission capability up to 18 speeds is required.
  • Availability for on-call emergency response work.
  • Confined-space awareness.
  • Reliable personal transportation.
  • Willingness to work at extreme heights and within confined spaces.
  • Participation in pre-employment and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
  • Valid First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it.
  • Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct environmental clean-up activities.
  • Mitigate hazardous-materials 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 as required.
  • Operate the position efficiently and safely.
  • Participate in standby confined-space rescue work.
  • Complete work-related documentation and reporting.
  • Follow established organizational policies and procedures.
  • Promote and participate in a workplace free of harassment and violence.
  • Perform work safely to avoid endangering oneself or others.
  • Report workplace hazards, accidents, and other occurrences that may pose risks to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.
  • Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Employment Standards Act.
  • Participate in team or staff meetings when required.
  • Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with hazardous materials and/or environmental work is an asset.
  • Vacuum truck experience is an asset.
  • Bilingual English/French or other language ability is an asset.

About the company

WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$85.5M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • January 13, 2026 notes issue raised US$1 billion, extending liquidity.
  • July 30, 2026 guidance rose again to C$7.52 billion revenue and C$900 million FCF.
  • Secure adds 80-plus facilities, while U.S. and Canadian regulators approved most of the deal.

What critics are saying

  • GFL's leverage hit 4.0x by June 30, 2026, limiting error tolerance.
  • Hamilton seeks to shut Stoney Creek landfill for two years over odours and nuisance.
  • Canada Competition Bureau review of Secure remains open; a block would cripple Western expansion.

What makes GFL unique

  • Vertically integrated landfill, transfer, recycling, and liquid waste network creates density advantages.
  • Frontier Waste closed April 1, 2026, and Secure closed September 1, 2026.
  • OPAL Fuels RNG projects at Alabama and Georgia landfills monetize methane and fleet fuel.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
Third News
Jun 23rd, 2026
GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Pricing for $750 Million Senior Notes Offering - Third News

GFL Environmental has priced a $750 million senior notes offering to enhance liquidity and support its growth initiatives, including recent acquisitions.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 4th, 2026
GFL Environmental launches two RNG facilities with OPAL Fuels to power 800 heavy-duty trucks

OPAL Fuels and GFL Environmental have begun construction on two renewable natural gas facilities at landfills in Georgia and Alabama. The projects will convert landfill methane into approximately 15 million gasoline gallon equivalents of RNG annually, enough to fuel roughly 800 Class 8 trucks. The expansion deepens GFL's partnership with OPAL Fuels in decarbonising transportation and building RNG infrastructure. However, the development doesn't substantially alter GFL's near-term investment narrative, which remains focused on integrating past acquisitions, managing high leverage and delivering on 2026 revenue guidance. GFL recently authorised share buybacks of up to 34.7 million shares and increased its dividend by 10%. Analysts project the company's revenue could reach CA$8.6 billion by 2029, implying 8.8% annual growth.

Business Wire
Jun 2nd, 2026
RWT Capital Closes H2Oil Energy Sale to GFL Environmental Amid Energy M&A Boom

RWT Capital, a leading Canadian mid-market M&A firm, advised on the sale of Alberta oil and gas services provider H2Oil Energy to GFL Environmental.

Business in Focus Magazine
May 1st, 2026
GFL to acquire Secure Waste for $6.4B, adding 80+ facilities across Western Canada

GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure for $6.4 billion, expanding its presence in Western Canada and North Dakota. The deal includes over 80 locations comprising 12 landfills, 55 waste treatment facilities, 12 recycling facilities, 98 injection wells and five transfer stations. Secure shareholders can choose $24.75 in cash, 0.4195 GFL subordinate voting shares, or a combination for each share held. Cash payments are capped at 20% of the total consideration, with GFL shares limited to 80%. GFL founder and CEO Patrick Dovigi said the acquisition will densify the company's Western Canada footprint and enhance its ability to offer comprehensive waste management services. The transaction requires shareholder approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

Reuters
Apr 13th, 2026
GFL to buy Secure Waste in $4.63 billion deal to boost Western Canada presence

Canadian waste management firm GFL Environmental said on Monday it would ​buy peer Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal worth about C$6.4 ‌billion ($4.63 billion), including debt, as it looks to deepen its presence in Western Canada.