Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
1 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
truck maintenance
equipment repair
parts ordering
repair planning
report completion
mechanical review
The role involves maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of diesel, CNG, gas, and electric trucks and heavy‑duty equipment, using power tools and completing required documentation and parts ordering.
- Maintenance/repair of diesel, CNG, gas and electric trucks and heavy‑duty equipment
- Completion of daily reports, work orders and parts ordering
- Planning and scheduling repairs in M5 planner
- Assisting in review of mechanical write‑ups and coordinating repair schedule
Requirements
power tools
third-year
high school
safety
independent
recordkeeping
GFL Environmental seeks a Commercial Transport Mechanic in Squamish, BC. Applicants must be at least a third‑year apprentice. Mechanics ensure trucks and equipment operate reliably, supporting clean and safe neighborhoods.
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED (technical diploma preferred), be in a third‑year apprenticeship or higher, meet safety‑sensitive criteria, and be able to work independently while maintaining accurate records.
Physical demands include lifting up to 100 lb, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and using fine motor skills. Work environments may involve exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and fumes.
- Use of power tools, hand instruments and cutting‑edge equipment
Benefits
GFL offers a supportive culture focused on employee growth, sustainability, and safety, with equal‑opportunity policies and accommodations for applicants.
- Extended health, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings options
- Paid holidays plus 10 days of paid time off per year
- Tool allowance for purchase, maintenance and replacement
- Shift differentials with premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Premiums for certain certifications
- Monthly training with third‑party vendors
- Promotion opportunities through succession planning
- Cross‑training opportunities
- Access to a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
- Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
- Equal opportunity employment and accommodation support
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)