Technical Project Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the Ontario Solid Waste Team from the Stoney Creek Regional Facility. Hybrid work with office and home office, Monday–Friday, flexible hours.

You will lead environmental and capital projects, oversee budgets, and coordinate consultants and contractors to ensure compliant operations and continuous improvements. The role requires 5–7 years in project management, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in civil, chemical, water, environmental, mining engineering or equivalent.
• 5-7 years' experience in project management and personnel management.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations applicable to waste management.
• Autonomy, organization and initiative.
• Critical thinking with ability to prioritize and manage multiple files.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Strong influencing skills to gain cooperation on projects.
• Valid G driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate engineering, improvement, and construction work at the Stoney Creek Regional Facility.
• Plan and control project budgets and schedules to ensure delivery.
• Supervise consultants and contractors.
• Provide technical support for operations and project delivery.
• Monitor KPIs for environmental and capital projects.
• Support development of business cases and capital estimates.
• Ensure compliance and continuous operations excellence.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-Secondary engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

The Role

GFL Environmental Inc. is currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to support our Ontario Solid Waste Team. This position will support compliance and capital projects, as well as operations. The Technical Project Manager will also support the broader objectives of the Eastern Canada Solids operations and Environmental Compliance Team as required. Work location will be predominantly at the Stoney Creek Regional Facility, in the Hamilton area.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Environmental And Capital Projects

• Plan, direct and coordinate engineering, improvement, and construction work at the Stoney Creek Regional Facility, including issuance of RFP and reviewing submissions.
• Plan and control project budgets and schedules and ensure project delivery.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of consultants and contractors.

Provide Technical Support For Operations And Projects Delivery

• Assist the general manager and technical personnel assigned to operations.
• Assist the staff in charge of monitoring and environmental compliance at the facility.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for environmental and capital projects.
• Support the development of business cases for new projects and practices.
• Ensure continuous operations excellence and compliance at all times.

Assist With Regulatory And Community Relations Matters

• Maintain relations and liaise with local, regional, and/or provincial regulators and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and oversee permit applications in collaboration with consultants.
• Produce reports required by authorities.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes that will affect the permits and/or compliance status of the Stoney Creek Regional Facility.
• Engage and manage external consultants and contractors, and internal subject matter experts to provide technical support for operations and projects delivery.
• Support the development of capital estimates and other financial metrics to support decisions regarding operations, maintenance capital planning, compliance risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of capital estimates for five-year and annual budget processes.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Post-Secondary education in civil engineering, chemical engineering, water engineering, environmental engineering, mining engineering, or equivalent experience in a field relevant to the function.
• Minimum of 5-7 years (greater experience is an asset) of experience working in a field relevant to the function, in project management and personnel management.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the field of the environment and waste management.
• Autonomy, developed sense of organization and initiative.
• Critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate complicated concepts simply and concisely to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Strong influencing skills – elicit cooperation and build consensus from others in the implementation of new monitoring, processes, capital projects and risk management plans.
• A valid G driver’s license, and access to a vehicle.

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.

NOTE: This position is a hybrid opportunity with both an office and home office work environment. Working days from Monday to Friday. Hours are flexible and will change to meet the demands of the business.

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

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