Chemical Technician

The Chemical Technician is a multidisciplinary member within the Tomlinson Industrial Waste Division. An ideal Chemical Technician is a team member who must complete work activities under minimal supervision. 

Job Location: 5555 Power Road, Ottawa ON 

Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.   

Vacancy Type: Replacement 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES 

Safety 

• Promote a safe work culture and is accountable for the safety of the crew as they work around chemical waste. They must understand the responsibilities of their role; ensuring that proper PPE is used to complete the assigned task(s).  

• • Knowing, understanding and complying with various safety regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act) and Company safety policies and procedures 

• • Actively participate in daily safety tailgate meetings 

• • Conduct daily checks of stored waste at the end of shift 

• • Know how to follow the contingency plan in the case of an emergency 

• Waste Identification & Packaging: Identify, segregate, classify, consolidate, package, and label hazardous and non‑hazardous materials in compliance with legislation.  

• Transportation & Safety Compliance: Load, secure, and transport materials; perform vehicle inspections; and follow all safe work practices and regulatory requirements. 

• Documentation & Customer Service: Accurately complete manifests and waste paperwork while ensuring customer needs are met regarding hazardous waste disposal. 

• Other duties, as assigned: 

• • Processing, treatment and disposal of Lab-Pack waste, 

• • Collecting samples from incoming waste containers, 

• • Collecting samples of various tanks on site, 

• • Environmental Testing of samples in the laboratory, 

• • Bench testing of samples, 

• • Act as a first responder for incoming spill calls, 

• • Be part of the spill response team, 

• • Provide technical advice to team members, 

• Other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Frequent physical work 

• Exposure to the elements – summer heat, rain, cold, etc. 

• Long hours may occasionally be required, evening and weekend work 

• Be part of the On-Call Rotation team. 

EXPERIENCE 

• University degree or College diploma in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences 

• • OR in the absence of a degree or a diploma have a combination of relative education and experience with chemical work in in the industrial/hazardous waste industry;  

• • OR a minimum 3 year similar chemical work experience within industrial/hazardous waste industry. 

• Must have class G license with a clean abstract and reliable transportation. 

• Eligibility to get a Reliability level security clearance (5 years of verifiable history) 

• Knowledge of Ontario Environmental Regulations (Reg 347) and usage of RPRA database would be an asset, 

• Knowledge in TDGA would be an asset, 

• NFPA 472 or HAZWOPER would be an asset. 

COMPENSATION INFORMATION 

The expected wage for this position is $28.00 - $30.00 per hour.  Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.