Regional Manager, Strategic Projects

GFL Environmental Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Atlantic Canada seeks a high-impact, project-focused executive to drive operational integration and capital efficiency across the region.

This senior role sits on the Atlantic Canada Regional Leadership Team and acts as the primary architect for execution and ROI-driven capital investments. You will bridge corporate strategy with regional delivery, influence without direct authority, and own large-scale growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel 30%–50% across Atlantic Canada to oversee integrations and capital projects.
• Strong understanding of P&L, capital allocation and EBITDA drivers.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and lead cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital program execution with $10M+ annual budget oversight and ROI-focused prioritization.
• Oversee annual capital budget development and monitor milestones and spend.
• Partner with local operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of capital investments.
• Act as a regional bridge between corporate strategy and execution, driving growth through synergies.
• Lead major growth capital projects and oversee M&A integration and synergy realization.
• Provide high-level project management and consulting support to Business Leaders to unlock growth/efficiency opportunities.
• Navigate ambiguous environments to turn strategic goals into actionable workstreams.

Skills

Travel readiness

Financial modelling

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic execution

Bilingualism

Tools

Excel

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.

While this role has no direct reports, it is a heavyweight influencer position. You will be the bridge between corporate strategy and regional execution, requiring the ability to drive results through collaboration, professional credibility, and a relentless focus on getting things done.

Location

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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