National Director, Environment & Compliance

GFL Environmental Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

RRSP matching

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Services Inc. in Canada is seeking a National Director of Environment & Compliance to lead a team of regional managers and advance an environmental management system aligned with regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the VP, Environment and Compliance, you will drive cross-Canada compliance initiatives, build key relationships with regulators, and expand permitting, training, and knowledge sharing across regions to support growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in hazardous waste industry.
• 7+ years in environmental/regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in federal and provincial environmental legislation.
• Post-secondary degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Experience in building and managing teams.
• Strong understanding of hazardous waste industry.
• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• Effective team building and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead each region in a standardized approach to tracking site-specific regulatory requirements and regularly report on progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee an internal environmental compliance auditing program while ensuring associated processes are aligned and effective across the country.
• Review and help prioritize priority site environmental issues and projects.
• Help build and manage positive working relationships with environmental regulating bodies ensuring the team is proactive in legislative trends and regulatory changes.
• Expand the permit application process in all regions by identifying current gaps and obtaining the necessary permits and licenses to fill those gaps.
• Expand the business’ knowledge/familiarity of environmental regulations through increased training and other information sharing opportunities.
• Oversee relationships with Operations and other support groups to ensure effective teamwork.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous waste

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next National Director, Environment & Compliance in Canada—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

About Us

GFL Environmental Services Inc. (“GESI”) is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as ‘Team Green,’ enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

The Role

Reporting to the VP, Environment and Compliance this position will lead a team of regional Managers to meet the goals of an environmental management system that is based on limiting environmental impacts to the liquids hazardous waste business while preventing non-compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead each region in a standardized approach to tracking site-specific regulatory requirements and regularly report on progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee an internal environmental compliance auditing program while ensuring associated processes (e.g., onsite and desktop audit portions, follow-up reporting, action item tracking, etc.) are aligned and effective across the country.
• Review and help prioritize priority site environmental issues and projects.
• Help build and manage positive working relationships with environmental regulating bodies (e.g., Ministry of the Environment, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, municipalities, industry associations, etc.) ensuring the team is proactive in legislative trends and regulatory changes.
• Expand the permit application process in all regions by identifying current gaps (or lost business opportunities) and obtaining the necessary permits and licenses to fill those gaps.
• Expand the business’ knowledge/familiarity of environmental regulations through increased training and other information sharing opportunities.
• Oversee relationships with Operations and other support groups to ensure effective teamwork.
• All other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• 12+ years work experience in the hazardous waste industry.
• 7+ years work experience directly involved in environmental/regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in applicable federal and provincial environmental legislation (e.g., Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material, Ontario Regulation 347, etc.).
• Post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., Chemical/Environmental Engineering/Technology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Chemistry, etc.).
• Experience in building and managing effective/goal-oriented teams.
• A strong overall understanding of the hazardous waste industry.
• Refined analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective team building/management and communication skills.

What We Offer

• 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.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.