Chemical Technician

Aevitas Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced work environment and are committed to providing the highest level of customer service in a challenging, exciting work environment.

Aevitas is currently seeking a Chemical Technician working out of our Edmonton, Alberta location. This position involves an understanding of chemical technology or engineering and knowledge of waste management legislation and transportation of dangerous good legislation. This is a full-time, permanent role with a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Encompassing prescription drug coverage, extended health benefits, dental, and optical coverage.

Retirement Planning: Enjoy the advantage of RRSP matching for secure future financial planning.

Professional Growth and Development: Access ongoing training to foster continuous learning and career advancement.

Performance-Based Incentives: Benefit from annual pay increases linked to performance and an annual bonus.

Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access resources and support for both employees and their families.

Generous Paid Time Off: Includes three personal and ten sick days in addition to annual vacation ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Overtime Compensation: Overtime pay provided for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week.

Team Bonding Events: Participate in various team-building activities such as BBQs, and holiday parties.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure customer satisfaction by understanding customer's hazardous waste disposal requirements
• Knowledge of waste management legislation & transportation of dangerous goods legislation
• Identify, segregate, classify, consolidate, package, label hazardous and non-hazardous materials for transport
• Bulk and store chemicals within transfer station
• Ensure hazardous waste inventory is correct and that containers are shippable in accordance with legislative requirements
• Accurately complete hazardous waste manifest, bills of lading and associated paperwork
• Operate forklift or other equipment as required
• Comply with all corporate policies, procedures and industry standard
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Approval requirements
• Perform other duties as required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Requirements

• Clean Alberta drivers abstract and Class 5 license
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Successfully complete a criminal records background check
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to travel overnight on occasion

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in chemical technology or engineering
• Experience in the hazardous waste management industry an asset
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or drum dollies an asset
• Minimum one (1) year experience in hazardous waste industry is an asset

Aevitas Inc. is committed to promoting Employment Equity and removing discrimination in the workplace through the practice of monitoring representation among the four designated groups with respect to women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal persons. Aevitas Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from individuals in the designated groups. Accommodations are avai on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Alberta Class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation to work?
• Do you currently reside in Edmonton or the surrounding area?
• Do you have experience in hazardous waste management?

Work Location: In person