George Turkalj has over 10 years of experience in environmental, health and safety roles. He has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and licenses relevant to the waste management industry. His experience includes supervising contaminated soil remediation projects, managing health and safety compliance, and developing environmental management systems. Currently he works as a Field Services Supervisor overseeing projects and crews.

1. G E O R G E T U R K A L J
105 Minnesota St. Collingwood, ON L9Y 3S3 chemeng93@hotmail.com (705) 444-0921
HIGHLIGHTS
 Strong knowledge of provincial and federal waste regulations
 Completed Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University
 Demonstrated supervisory and management skills with over 10 years’ experience in the
environmental, health and safety field
 Excellent decision making and trouble-shooting abilities
 Superior organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
 Strong understanding of dewatering and pumping systems
 Solid interpersonal, communication and computer skills
 Class G license
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Supervisory
 Coordinated onsite projects in a unionized environment, such as UST removal and soil
remediation
 Supervised contaminated pond dredging and dewatering project at IOL Nanticoke Refinery, crew
up to 10 people
 Complied with occupational health and safety act
 Supervised dewatering project at Valero Refinery, Levis Quebec and Oil Recovery Dredging
project at IOL Refinery, Nanticoke, ON.
Project Management
 Helped clients with waste registration according to Regulation 347/558 and Transportation of
Dangerous Goods Act
 Directed and liaised with contracting, consulting and engineering firms on awarded projects
 Assisted registered waste haulers with handling and disposal of hazardous waste
 Organized all documents pertaining to training requirements
Sales
 Researched alternative methods of waste disposal to encourage recycling and energy recovery
 Responsible for maintaining quarterly and annual budget requirements of up to $8M annually
 Developed and maintained relationships with new and current customers
 Delegated monthly meetings with Sales Team of up to 15 staff; topics included MOEE hwin
education, target accounts and joint call scheduling

2. G E O R G E T U R K A L J
105 Minnesota St. Collingwood, ON L9Y 3S3 chemeng93@hotmail.com (705) 444-0921
EHS Management Systems
 Provided input in the development and implementation of EHS management systems
i.e., ISO 14 001
 Collected and prepared statistical data as required
 Developed targets and objectives for the EHS management systems
 Participated in EHS audits
 Conducted safety reviews and hazard awareness analysis
 Assisted in trouble shooting programs for facility improvements
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Field Services Supervisor, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Guelph, ON 2014-2016
Projects Sales Specialist, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Mississauga, ON 2009-2014
ChemCare Technical Specialist, Univar Canada Inc. Toronto, ON 2008-2009
Environmental Technical Sales Representative, Ashland Canada Inc. Mississauga, ON 2005-2008
Environmental Technical Sales Representative, 2R Services, Barrie, ON 2001-2005
Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Coordinator, Alcoa Wheel Products, Collingwood, ON 2000-2001
Paintline Technician, Alcoa Wheel Products, Collingwood, ON 1999-2000
Quality Control Technician, CanRoof Corp. Toronto, ON 1993-1999
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 1993
Environmental Management and Compliance, Toronto, ON 2000
Waste Management Reg.347, Echelon Training, Toronto, ON 2006
Confined Space Awareness and Rescue, Quantum Murray, Hamilton, ON 2014
Supervisor Health, Safety and the Law, Quantum Murray, Hamilton, ON 2014
HAZWOPER, Acute Environmental, Warterloo, ON 2014
Basics of Supervisory, IOL Nanticoke Refinery, ON 2015
WHMIS and TDG, Clean Harbors, Guelph, ON 2015
VOLUNTEER
MS Bike Tour, Brampton to Guelph, ON 2001-2002
Rotary Club Street Frolic, Markdale, ON 2008-Present