Vice President - Renewables, Operations

GFL Environmental Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Renewables, Operations to lead and optimize renewable energy initiatives across its portfolio. This pivotal role involves managing post-construction relationships, driving innovation in landfill gas management, and ensuring operational excellence in renewable energy facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and extensive experience in landfill operations, along with a collaborative spirit to work cross-functionally. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and operational success, where your leadership will make a significant impact on the future of renewable energy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in landfill operations and gas management.
• 5+ years in renewable energy development at landfills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-construction relationships for renewable energy operations.
• Oversee operations of renewable energy facilities owned by GFL.
• Develop annual budgets for GFL-owned renewable energy facilities.

Skills

Landfill Gas Management

Regulatory Knowledge (U.S. and Canada)

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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The Vice President, Renewables, Operations is an operations leader responsible for managing the post-construction relationship between GFL landfill operations, GFL Renewables in its role as JV partner, and GFL Renewables JV partners for renewable energy operations within our GFL Renewables portfolio in Canada and the U.S. The role also involves overseeing operations of renewable energy facilities that are owned solely by GFL.

Key Responsibilities:

Renewables Operations Management

• Work with the renewables project delivery team to proactively identify design or construction decisions impacting operations and plan accordingly.
• Support innovation and efficiency in landfill gas management and RNG plant operations to maximize gas recovery, identifying opportunities for optimization during planning, development, and post-construction phases.
• Collaborate with renewable energy and landfill operators to recommend and oversee improvements to meet forecasts.
• Lead the preparation and reporting of business and operational performance for GFL’s renewable energy operations.
• Develop the annual budget for GFL-owned renewable energy facilities and review budgets from JV partners for facilities developed with JV partners.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure financial, operational, production, and environmental success.
• Protect GFL’s interests in compliance, reputation, and operations at renewable sites.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Drive results in renewable operations through collaboration, influence, and coordination with landfill and renewable energy teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams (environmental, finance, sustainability, development) to ensure integrated success.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision making and transparent communication.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong business acumen with experience in managing outcomes to drive revenue and efficiency.
• Deep knowledge of landfill gas management and regulatory environments in the U.S. and Canada.
• Understanding of large-scale capital project management at landfills.
• Leadership presence with experience influencing decision-making at senior levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project planning skills.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in environmental sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• 15+ years in landfill operations and gas management.
• 5+ years in renewable energy development at landfills (preferred but not required).

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. We seek to hire individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, believing that talent is enriched through these differences.

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

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