Onsite Leader, Specialized Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks an Onsite Leader for Specialized Services in Canada to guide a team through planning, execution, and closure of major projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and client relationships.

The role requires coordinating on-site work, mentoring technicians, and driving continuous improvement across divisions. The position involves leading shutdowns, tank cleaning, decontamination, hazardous material handling, and railcar-related activities, with travel across

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead safety-focused projects and teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating on-site services with a focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to coach and mentor technicians across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Uphold GFL safety and service standards within the division.
• Coordinate on-site service and oversee work for safety and quality.
• Coach, mentor and train technicians and personnel from various divisions.
• Lead major Specialized Services projects from planning to closure.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project management

Onsite operations

Team coaching

Communication

Emergency response

Industrial equipment operation

Travel readiness

Job description

Summary:

The Specialized Services Onsite Leader will lead a team of highly trained individuals who handle the company's most dynamic projects. The leader will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing major projects, training technicians, and fostering professional business relationships while consistently looking for ways to expand services provided. This individual will be highly motivated, coachable and willing to obtain further training while always displaying a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for upholding the GFL safety and service standards within the division
• Coordinate service on site and oversee work performed for safety and quality excellence including understanding scopes of work and leading without deviation.
• Coach, mentor and train technicians and other personnel from various divisions
• Setup, execute and close major projects within Specialized Services while working to exceed customer expectations. Inclusive of tank cleanings, confined space entries, decontamination, specialty waste packaging, chemical handling, transferring, and neutralization.
• Assist with incident investigations including corrective action development
• Promote and lead GFL's safety programs by conducting safety meetings, safe work plans and job hazard assessments
• Engage in site visits with clients and collect appropriate information to ensure project success
• Lead company initiatives while always displaying a positive attitude
• Track daily project hours, consumables, waste disposal volumes, etc. and report accurately to Project Manager
• Lead major industrial plant shutdowns including planning work, leading operations, and compiling required documentation for project closure
• Service the railway industry including leadership of railcar cleanings, transloads, and more.
• Active member of the emergency response team
• Overlap with environmental remediation services including working with excavation equipment
• Professionally represent GFL
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Meticulous, organized and motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Able to take direction and follow through on instructions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to operate industrial equipment
• Excellent at analyzing and problem solving
• Dedicated to coaching and mentoring personnel
• Physically fit and able to work long hours
• Mandatory travel across the regional area, including overnight stays. Travel frequency depends on emergency response and specialized project demands
• Vacuum Truck and/or Power Washing Experience
• Knowledge of WHMIS controlled product and TDG

Training:

• Confined Space Entry and Rescue
• CPR, First Aid, AED
• Fall Arrest
• H2S
• Ground Disturbance - Supervisory Level
• Forklift
• Aerial Work Platform
• Skidsteer Loader
• SABA and SCBA including Fit Testing
• Advanced Air Monitoring
• Leadership for safety excellence
• Tankcar Specialist
• Required Hazardous Materials Training
• Advanced Emergency Response Training which may include: Anhydrous Ammonia, Chlorine, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Flammable Liquids, etc

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.