Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
2 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
java development
technical specs
code reviews
performance optimization
tech adoption
team collaboration
A typical day involves designing and building software with Java, Spring Boot, and Kotlin while adhering to coding standards. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to turn requirements into technical specifications and architecture, drive adoption of new technologies, and lead code reviews and performance optimizations. You will also foster knowledge sharing and a collaborative team culture.
- Design and implement Java, Spring Boot, and Kotlin applications following best practices.
- Translate project requirements into technical specifications and architecture designs.
- Lead code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize application performance.
- Promote adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
Requirements
java
spring boot
kotlin
computer science
aws
docker/kubernetes
Our GFL team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Senior Java Developer to join us in Vaughan. In this role you will design and implement high-quality software solutions and help ensure successful project delivery. You will work within a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least seven years of Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot in agile settings. Strong Kotlin proficiency, solid grasp of software engineering principles, design patterns, and analytical problem‑solving skills are essential. Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Minimum 7 years of Java development experience with Spring Boot in agile environments.
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin and solid understanding of software design patterns.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes (preferred).
Benefits
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America, and our employees—known as ‘Team Green’—enjoy career advancement, competitive benefits, and job stability in an essential‑services business. Working with us means making a positive impact on customers and communities every day.
Employees receive a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that prioritizes orthodontics and vision care, RRSP matching, profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, paid time off, and competitive wages. The company also supports professional growth through mentorship, clear internal advancement paths, and ongoing development opportunities.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity and values diversity, providing accommodations for applicants who need them. We believe in supporting our people’s personal goals, offering pathways to advance careers, learn new skills, mentor others, and maintain work‑life balance. At GFL, growth is a shared journey for both the business and its employees.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, orthodontics, RRSP matching, profit sharing, and paid time off.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
- Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
- Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
- Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
- Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
- Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
- Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
- Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
- The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
- Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
- Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
- Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
- Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
- Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
- Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt CO₂e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt CO₂e
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Employee Engagement Survey
Conducted the first company-wide employee engagement survey to understand workplace satisfaction and areas for improvement.
2024
Green Leaf Scholars Program
Launched a scholarship program for dependents of full-time employees to support educational opportunities.
Women in Waste
Inclusion Program
Implemented the Women in Waste program to enhance women's participation in waste management roles.
Multi-Year
DEI&B Roadmap
Committed to developing a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Implemented Women in Waste (WIW) program to increase women’s participation
- Launched Green Leaf Scholars Program in 2024 for dependents of full‑time employees
- Committed to building multi‑year DEI&B roadmap
- Goal to increase percentage of women across GFL (no specific percentage disclosed)