Area Vice President - Environmental Services

GFL Environmental Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an experienced Area Vice President to oversee our Northern US Environmental Services division.

You will manage 25+ locations across several states, driving operational excellence, strategic waste stream management, and transportation logistics to meet profitability goals. The role requires seven or more years of leadership in environmental services with strong P&L accountability, budgeting, and strategic expansion experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS).
• 7+ years of leadership experience in waste management/environmental services.
• Full P&L responsibility and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead 25+ locations across multiple states to achieve profitability and safety goals.
• Develop annual business plans including safety goals, costs, productivity, capital needs, and growth targets.
• Oversee ES logistics, hazardous waste handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive market growth through sales programs, government contracts, acquisitions and expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Executive team building

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Tools

CRM/ERP software

Analytical tools

Job description

The Area Vice President will ensure that all locations of designated area operate safely, attain profitability objectives and conduct business consistent with all company goals and philosophies. This individual will oversee all operational, administrative and sales activities within the area to accomplish established objectives. In addition, they will provide leadership and guidance to local managers, ensure the effectiveness of the management staff and promote a positive employee/employer relationship that creates and promotes a positive work environment of consistency, fairness, and equity for all employees.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Area Vice President to lead operations and growth across our Northern US Environmental Services (ES) division. Managing a footprint of employees across 25+ locations through out multiple states. This executive leader will drive operational excellence, strategic waste stream management, transportation logistics, and regional expansion. The target for this role is to build a high-performing leadership team and execute strategic initiatives.

Strategic Business Planning & Execution:

• Assist each branch or business operation in preparing an annual business plan that includes:
  • Safety goals and standards
  • Cost of operations
  • Capital requirements
  • Productivity standards
  • Desired profit margins
  • Growth objectives
  • Performance goals
• Consolidate branch plans as needed for forecasting or performance review.
• Routinely review operating results and recommended changes with Executive Management.
• Review branch financial results with local and regional management and develop a comprehensive action plan to correct unacceptable trends or results.

Operational Excellence & Disposal Management:

• Utilize waste volumes and transportation networks to achieve low-cost, competitive disposal.
• Oversee Environmental Services (ES) logistics, hazardous waste handling, and transportation streams to ensure efficient movement, vendor coordination, and full compliance with regulatory storage and disposal standards.
• Ensure each branch or location has adequate and trained management and staff to accomplish and exceed all branch, region, and corporate desired results.

Capital Allocation & Pricing Strategy:

• Allocate capital and resources within the region to accomplish both profit and growth objectives.
• Review all compensation and incentive plans within the region and recommend/approve changes to key management compensation.
• Implement pricing policies and act as pricing authority for service and equipment sales for the branch or operating level.

Market Growth & Expansion:

• Direct and coordinate growth and expansion through:
  • Effective sales programs
  • Government contracts
  • Acquisitions and M&A integration
  • New projects and services
  • Strengthening market position across northern/regional territories
• Promote and sustain the company's high standards, sound principles, and positive image.

Governance & Compliance:

• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders, as well as all company policies, procedures, and directives from Executive Management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required.
• Industry Experience: Seven (7) or more years of leadership experience within the waste management or environmental services industry.
• Financial Acumen: Full P&L responsibility experience is required, supported by strong budgeting, financial management, and post-close integration capabilities.
• Leadership & Strategy: Proven track record of executive leadership, team building, CRM/operations software proficiency, and strategic growth management.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and climb.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Work in an indoor office and operational field environment (90% office/field locations) with moderate noise levels.
• Frequent travel within the assigned territory (up to 50% or more initially, decreasing to 40%).

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.

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.