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AZ/DZ Emergency Response Operator — Manual Transmission

Thunder Bay, ON Posted Nov 1, 2026

  • Hazmat
  • Local

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Location
Thunder Bay, ON
Equipment
Hazmat
Route
Local · Canada only
License
CDL A or CDL B
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company in Thunder Bay, Ontario is hiring full-time Emergency Response Operators for its liquid waste division. You'll drive a manual transmission truck to collect hazardous and non-hazardous liquid and solid waste while responding to a wide range of emergency incidents.

What you'll do

  • Attend environmental and industrial spill sites
  • Help decommission clandestine labs
  • Assist at highway accidents involving chemical leaks and tractor trailers
  • Support train derailment response involving hazardous materials
  • Take part in marine fuel spill cleanup, including boom deployment and boat work
  • Respond to severe weather events such as ice storms, wildfires and flooding
  • Operate vacuum trucks and water blasters to collect waste
  • Coordinate with police, fire, EMS and Environment Canada during incidents
  • Handle required paperwork and safety documentation

Requirements

  • Valid AZ and/or DZ licence
  • Ability to drive manual transmission
  • Understanding of Transportation of Dangerous Goods rules
  • Available year-round, including on-call shifts
  • Clean-shaven to properly wear a respirator
  • Able to lift 75+ lbs
  • Vacuum truck experience preferred; machine operating experience a plus

Benefits

  • Fully employer-paid benefits plan
  • RRSP contribution matching
  • Overtime pay
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Involvement in the company's community-focused Full-Cycle Project

GFL is an equal opportunity employer and does not offer visa sponsorship for this role; valid work authorization in Canada is required.

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