Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Lead operational integration, capital allocation, and M&A projects for Eastern Canada.
2 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Montréal-Est, Quebec, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
capital budget
roi prioritization
synergy extraction
project management
site integration
stakeholder influence
- Oversee the $30M annual capital budget, partner with local operations to prioritize high‑ROI projects, and monitor milestones and spend to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery.
- Support the first 90 days after acquisitions, identify and extract operational synergies such as procurement savings and route consolidation to exceed deal model expectations.
- Lead special projects for the Area Leadership Team, providing high‑level project management and consulting to unlock growth or efficiency opportunities and translate strategic goals into actionable workstreams.
- Travel 30‑50 % of the time to various sites across Eastern Canada for integrations and capital projects.
- Influence cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority, showing a proven track record of leadership.
Requirements
bilingual
financial modeling
m&a integration
p&l management
complex projects
travel
Although the position has no direct reports, it is a heavyweight influencer role that bridges corporate strategy and regional execution. Success requires collaboration, professional credibility, and relentless focus on delivering results.
The ideal candidate is self‑directed, takes extreme ownership, and possesses the grit to navigate organizational hurdles. They must be bilingual in English and French and comfortable traveling 30‑50 % of the time to sites across Eastern Canada.
- Demonstrate absolute fluency in English and French to support the Eastern Canada footprint.
- Possess deep business acumen, including P&L management, capital allocation, and the levers that drive EBITDA.
- Adapt quickly to shifting business priorities with a malleable mindset.
- Show a high bias for action, operating comfortably in ambiguous environments and building structure where none exists.
- Expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in M&A integration or corporate development (considered an asset).
- Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills.
Benefits
We offer growth opportunities in both Field Operations, where front‑line teams drive community sustainability, and Professional Services, where corporate roles build client relationships, manage programs, and support field efficiency.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
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)