Field Talent Acquisition Partner (6-Month Contract)

GFL Environmental Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Field Recruiter for a 6-month contract to own full-cycle recruiting across the designated region. You will be the face of GFL for frontline talent and work closely with field operations leadership.

This role requires 2–3 years of recruiting experience, a 4-year college degree, strong communication, and travel ability with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• 4-year College Degree (B.A.) preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the region; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle ownership with field ops to identify staffing needs and manage end-to-end hiring.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate all interview stages.
• Strategic sourcing via career fairs, networking, and social media.
• Deliver and explain offers, including benefits and policies.
• Partner with hiring managers to align with goals and local laws.
• Maintain candidate data in Workday.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate screening

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a high-energy recruiting professional looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, essential industry? GFL Environmental is looking for a Field Recruiter to join our team for a 6-month.

In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for your designated region. From creative sourcing to final offers, you will be the face of GFL for our frontline talent. If you are eager to take on high responsibility and showcase your ability to scale business operations, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Ownership: Partner with field operations leadership to identify staffing needs and manage the end-to-end hiring process.
• Candidate Experience: Screen resumes, conduct preliminary phone interviews, and coordinate all interview stages (virtual and in-person).
• Strategic Sourcing: Utilize traditional and non-traditional methods (career fairs, community networking, and social media) to attract top-tier talent.
• Offer Management: Deliver and explain offer letters, including details on benefits, compensation, and corporate policies.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance with local employment laws.
• Systems Management: Maintain accurate candidate data and activity within our Applicant Tracking System (Workday).

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 2–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally within operational or industrial sectors.
• Education: 4-year College Degree (B.A.) preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with diverse personalities.
• Adaptability: A "can-do" attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines under limited supervision.
• Requirements: A valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel within the region as needed.

Why GFL?

At GFL, "Green For Life" isn't just a name—it's a commitment to our communities and our employees. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale field recruitment and HR projects within one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.

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. 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.