Regional Manager, Strategic Projects

GFL Environmental Inc.; Atlantic Canada; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Atlantic Canada seeks a high-impact regional leader who will architect operational integration and capital efficiency across the region. The role is based in Halifax, Saint John, St.

John’s or another suitable Atlantic area with travel to sites to oversee capital projects and post-close integrations. You will drive capital program execution on a $10M+ annual budget, partnering with local operations to maximize ROI while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Mobility: willingness to travel 30%–50% across Atlantic Canada to oversee integrations and capital projects.
• Business Acumen: deep understanding of P&L management, capital allocation, and EBITDA drivers.
• Agility: ability to pivot quickly when business priorities shift.
• Influence without Authority: lead cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without direct reports.
• Self-Directed: bias for action; build structure where none exists and pursue opportunities to push the business forward.
• Bilingualism: considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Capital Program Execution: support development and oversight of the annual capital budget and ensure ROI.
• M&A Integration & Synergy Realization: lead post-close integration and identify operational synergies to meet deal models.
• Strategic Project Leadership: act as a Special Projects lead, manage complex initiatives, and translate strategy into actionable workstreams.

Skills

Mobility

Business Acumen

Agility

Influence without Authority

Self-Directed

Bilingualism

Job description

This is a high-impact, project-focused leadership role designed for a strategic "executor" who thrives in a fast-paced environments. As a key member of the Atlantic Canada Regional Leadership Team, you will serve as the primary architect for operational integration and capital efficiency and execution across the region.

Location

Halifax, Saint John, St. John’s or other suitable area within Atlantic

Key Responsibilities

1. Capital Program Execution ($10M+ Annual Budget)

• Support the development and oversight of the annual capital budget.
• Partner with local operations to prioritize projects that drive the highest ROI
• Monitor project milestones and spend to ensure all capital investments are delivered on time and within budget
• Be a direct influencer, owner and project leader for key large-scale growth capital projects.

2. M&A Integration & Synergy Realization

• Support and lead where appropriate the "First 90 Days" post-close for new acquisitions in the region.
• Identify and extract tangible operational synergies (e.g., procurement savings, route density, consolidation) to meet or exceed deal models.

3. Strategic Project Leadership

• Act as a "Special Projects" lead for the Regional Leadership Team, tackling complex business challenges as they arise (e.g., facility expansions, brownfield/greenfield opportunities)
• Provide high-level project management and consulting to other Business Leaders to help them unlock growth or efficiency opportunities.
• Navigate ambiguous environments to turn high-level strategic goals into actionable workstreams.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a self-directed professional who doesn't wait for a roadmap. You are someone who takes extreme ownership and possesses the “grit” required to navigate organization hurdles

Required Qualifications:

• Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel between 30% and 50% of the time to various sites across Atlantic Canada to oversee integrations and capital projects.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of P&L management, capital allocation, and the levers that drive EBITDA
• Agility: A "malleable" mindset—the ability to pivot quickly when business priorities shift
• Influence without Authority: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without having a direct reporting line
• Self-Directed: High "bias for action" you are comfortable operating in the "gray" and can build your own structure where none exists. When there is lag time between key projects, you are someone that will identify and grab hold of other opportunities to push the business forward
• Bilingualism: Is considered an asset

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in M&A integration or corporate development considered an asset
• Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills considered an asset

Why This Role?

This position offers a unique vista across the entire regional business. You will have the autonomy of a consultant with the "skin in the game" of a senior operator. If you enjoy the challenge of building something new and seeing the immediate impact of your work on the bottom line, this is your next career move.

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