Manager, Talent Acquisition

GFL Environmental Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. invites applications for a Manager, Recruitment – Field Operations to lead high-volume field hiring across Canada.

You will mentor a growing recruitment team, streamline ATS workflows with Talent Operations, and partner with field managers to forecast needs and provide interviewing training. The role emphasizes compliance with Canadian labour laws, strategic employer branding, and building partnerships with industry networks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior-level recruitment management experience in high-volume, field or industrial hiring environments.
• Proven leadership of recruitment staff from coordinators to senior recruiters.
• Advanced ATS proficiency with Workday and related HR databases.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal labour regulations in Canada.
• Willingness to travel ~30% across Canada and build field partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for field operations and mentor the field recruitment team.
• Partner with Talent Operations to optimize tools, workflows and ATS processes.
• Forecast hiring needs with department and field managers; provide hands-on training.
• Develop targeted talent attraction initiatives and strengthen employer brand.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian labour laws and represent GFL at career events.

Job description

GFL Environmental is expanding and evolving our talent recruitment strategies. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Manager, Recruitment – Field Operations to lead our field hiring initiatives across Canada. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building and nurturing a talented team.

Your Impact

• Talent Recruitment & Team Leadership: Drive the end-to-end recruitment process and mentor the field recruitment team to maximize their potential. Innovate recruitment strategies to enhance efficiency from candidate attraction to final onboarding.
• Strategic Collaboration & Process Improvement: Partner closely with Talent Operations to refine recruitment tools, workflows, and Applicant Tracking System processes. Monitor and update key recruitment metrics to continuously optimize hiring practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training: Work directly with department and field operations managers to forecast ongoing hiring needs. Provide hands‑on support and training to hiring managers regarding recruitment best practices and structured interviewing.
• Brand & Network Development: Amplify GFL’s market presence by empowering your team to leverage strategic industry partnerships. Develop targeted talent attraction initiatives to engage top‑tier candidates and boost employer brand visibility.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Maintain full compliance across all recruitment activities by ensuring strict adherence to Canadian labor laws and regulations. Represent GFL at career events, trade shows, and job fairs to position the company as an employer of choice.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of senior-level recruitment management experience, specifically specializing in high-volume, field, or industrial hiring environments.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and managing recruitment staff ranging from entry-level coordinators to senior recruiters.
• Tech Savvy: Advanced expertise using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), with direct hands‑on experience using Workday and related HR databases.
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of provincial and federal US labor legislation, compliance standards, and recruitment best practices.
• Operational Mobility: Willingness and capability to forge strong, in-person operational partnerships with field teams across Canada (30% travel).

Why Join GFL?

At GFL Environmental, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing green‑industry leader.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Visa & Work Authorization

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.

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Existing GFL Employees

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Company Culture

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.