Ready to elevate your career? GFL is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Technical Project Manager in Stoney Creek, ON—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.
About Us
GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
The Role
GFL Environmental Inc. is currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to support our Ontario Solid Waste Team. This position will be responsible to support compliance and capital projects, as well as operations. In this role, the Technical Project Manager will also support the broader objectives of the Eastern Canada Solids operations and Environmental Compliance Team as required. Work location will be predominantly at the Stoney Creek Regional Facility, in the Hamilton area.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the VP of Landfill and Compost Operations – Eastern Canada, the incumbent will be responsible for the following activities:
Manage environmental and capital projects:
o Plan, direct and coordinate engineering, improvement, and construction work at the Stoney
Creek Regional Facility, including issuance of RFP and reviewing submissions.
o Plan and control project budgets and schedules and ensure project delivery.
o Plan, organize and supervise the work of consultants and contractors.
Provide technical support for operations and projects delivery including:
o Assist the general manager and technical personnel assigned to
operations.
o Assist the staff in charge of monitoring and environmental compliance
at the facility.
o Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for environmental and capital projects.
o Support the development of business cases for new projects and practices.
o Ensure continuous operations excellency and compliance at all times.
Assist with regulatory and community relations matters including:
o Maintain relations and liaise with local, regional, and/or provincial regulators and other
stakeholders.
o Supervise and oversee permit applications in collaboration with consultants.
o Produce reports required by authorities.
o Stay up to date with regulatory changes that will affect the permits and/or compliance status
of the Stoney Creek Regional Facility.
o Engage and manage external consultants and contractors, and internal subject matter experts to provide technical support for operations and projects delivery.
o Support the development of capital estimates and other financial metrics to support decisions
regarding operations, maintenance capital planning, compliance risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
o Support the development of capital estimates for five-year and annual budget processes.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
o Post-Secondary education in civil engineering, chemical engineering, water engineering,
environmental engineering, mining engineering, or equivalent experience in a field relevant to the function.
o Minimum of 5-7 years (greater experience is an asset) of experience working in a field relevant to the function, in project management and personnel management.
o Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the field of the environment and waste
management.
o Autonomy, developed sense of organization and initiative.
o Critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple files simultaneously.
o Ability to work in a team.
o Excellent communication skills – Ability to communicate complicated concepts simply and concisely to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
o Strong influencing skills – elicit cooperation and build consensus from others in the implementation of new monitoring, processes, capital projects and risk management plans;
o A valid G driver’s license, and access to a vehicle
What We Offer
Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
● Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off
● Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages
● Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities
NOTE: This position is a Hybrid opportunity with both an office and home office work environment. Working days from Monday to Friday. Hours are flexible and will change to meet the demands of the business.
Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Skills Required
- Post-Secondary education in civil, chemical, water, environmental, mining engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management and personnel management
- Knowledge of environmental and waste management laws and regulations
- Experience planning, directing and coordinating engineering, improvement, and construction work (including RFP issuance and review)
- Ability to plan and control project budgets and schedules to ensure delivery
- Experience supervising and organizing work of consultants and contractors
- Strong organizational skills, initiative, and autonomy
- Critical thinking and ability to prioritize and manage multiple files simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
- Strong influencing skills to build consensus and elicit cooperation
- Valid G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Greater experience than stated (more than 7 years)
What We Do
GFL Environmental Inc. is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental waste management and infrastructure development solutions. It is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management, liquid waste management, and soil remediation services across Canada and the United States to over 4 million households and 135,000 industrial, commercial, and institutional customers.
