Environmental Technician

Position Details

• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Transfer Stations & Landfill Ops
• Work Location: Various (Please see below) Base Yard: 50 Ingram Drive, North York
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 3 Permanent and 1 Temporary (12 month) vacancies
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $38.20 - $41.70, TF5425 and TFS429, Wage Grade 9
• Shift Information: TF5429: 7-hours/day x 5 days/ week, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6 pm and/or Saturday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm; TF5425: 8-hours/ day x5 days/ week, 40 hours per week, Monday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm and Tuesday – Friday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm, and/or; Tuesday – Saturday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm, 40 hours
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 4
• Posting Period: 11-Sept-2026 to 24-Sept-2026
• Location and Shift Information: These positions may also work out of various locations listed below, depending on operational needs: Bermondsey Transfer Station, 188 Bermondsey Road; Commissioners Transfer Station, 400 Commissioners Street; Disco Transfer Station, 120 Disco Road; Ingram Transfer Station, 50 Ingram Drive; Scarborough Transfer Station, 1 Transfer Place; Victoria Park Transfer Station, 3350 Victoria Park Avenue
• Section Information & Requirements: 2 Permanent Vacancy - Toxic Taxi (mobile depot)-40 hours/week; 1 Permanent Vacancy and 1 Temporary, 12-month Vacancy – Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot (stationary depot)-35 hours/week

Major Responsibilities

• Accepts, collects, and handles household hazardous waste (HHW), electronic waste (WEEE), and other designated wastes brought to a HHW Depot and/or collected at curbside through the Toxic Taxi Program
• Determines the identity of chemicals, classifies chemicals into compatible groupings for storage, labels and stores chemicals, and other wastes as received from the public
• Conducts inspections of HHW Depots, conducts daily inventories of HHW received, completes manifests and shipping documents, and takes corrective action to ensure compliance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) and requirements
• Interacts with contracted disposal/recycling service providers and communicates with residents on a daily basis
• Collects and reports statistics, prepares documentation for manifests, shipping and inventory of chemicals and wastes
• Performs chemical tests to categorize unknown chemicals or materials
• Provides the public with promotional and educational information through front-line interaction and/or answering inquiries on other solid waste management disposal and recycling options
• Determines quantities and orders standard material handling items
• Completes requisitions for supervisor's approval
• Receives material and checks quantity
• Directs part-time staff by providing technical/functional instructions on HHW Depot operating procedures
• Utilizes computer systems to input/track HHW and WEEE information into associated databases
• Responds to and cleans up chemical and hazardous waste spills

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• A degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering/Technology or Environmental Sciences/Studies or approved equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in the handling and management of hazardous and electronic waste and other waste materials for diversion
• Experience with computers and software such as Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, including familiarity with database and spreadsheet software

You must also have:

• Knowledge of general, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry
• Must be able to lift and carry hazardous and electronic waste weighing up to 44 lbs. continuously during regular duties as well as moving full drums of packed and bulked waste
• Knowledge and training in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and the Environmental Protection Act and its regulations that apply to this work
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Regulations that apply to this work
• Must be able to travel to various work locations using own transportation, as required
• Must be able to work Saturdays as part of the work week as well as shift work
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in an organized and tidy manner
• Able to work as part of a team as well as work effectively with consultants, contractors, colleagues and other City employees at all levels and members of the public

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.