Field Talent Acquisition Partner

GFL Environmental Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Paid time-off

Career growth

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a Field Talent Acquisition Partner to manage full life cycle recruitment across regional operations, partnering with Local Operations Managers, District Directors, and HR to build sustainable talent pipelines.

The role requires 3+ years in full life cycle recruitment, a Bachelor’s in HR or Business, proficiency with ATS/Workday/LinkedIn Recruiter, and a proactive, data-driven mindset to support rapid hiring for field positions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in full life cycle recruitment, preferably in fast-paced field/industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with ATS/Workday and advanced sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong communication, proactive mindset, and relationship-building abilities.
• Bonus points for experience recruiting across multiple field locations or districts.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for field operations, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with district leadership and operations managers to align recruitment with workforce planning.
• Proactively source through diverse channels to build strong pipelines for high-volume roles.
• Elevate employer brand by representing the company at local job fairs and events.
• Maintain ATS integrity and use metrics to track pipeline health and provide market insights.

Skills

Full life cycle recruitment

Talent pipeline development

Stakeholder partnership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Ready to elevate your career? GFL is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Field Talent Acquisition Partner in Vaughan, Ontario—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

We are looking for a talented Field Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing full life cycle recruitment across our regional operations, ensuring we attract and retain top-tier talent to keep our fleet and facilities moving. You will work closely with local Operations Managers, District Directors, and the broader HR team to build sustainable talent pipelines and meet regional hiring priorities. The role reports to the Talent Acquisition Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Cycle Recruitment: Drive the end-to-end recruitment process for field operations, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and facilitating the offer and onboarding stages.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Act as a consultative talent advisor to district leadership and operations managers, aligning recruitment efforts with local workforce planning goals.
• Proactive Sourcing: Leverage diverse sourcing channels, local networking, and advanced recruitment tools to build strong passive pipelines for high-volume and niche operational roles.
• Community & Brand Presence: Elevate GFL's employer brand by coordinating and representing the company at local job fairs, community events, and trade schools to attract diverse talent.
• Data-Driven Recruitment: Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) integrity and utilize recruitment metrics to track pipeline health, identify hiring risks, and share market intelligence with leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in full life cycle recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced field, industrial, logistics, or blue-collar environment, with willingness to travel locally.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Workday, and advanced sourcing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, robust relationship-building abilities, and the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced operations environment.
• Bonus Points: Experience navigating high-volume regional recruitment across multiple field locations or districts.

What We Offer

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.

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Current GFL Employees

If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form "Team Green"—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that’s on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.