National Director, Environment & Compliance - USA

GFL Environmental Inc.; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health plan options (medical, dental,視

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities & learning

Descrizione del lavoro

GFL Environmental Services Inc. (GESI) is seeking a National Director, Environment & Compliance in the USA. You will lead regional managers to align environmental programs, oversee audits, and expand permit opportunities nationwide.

Join a high-growth team focused on safe, compliant operations and proactive regulatory tracking, with senior leadership oversight and opportunities for impact across North America.

Competenze

• 12+ years in hazardous waste industry.
• 7+ years in environmental/regulatory compliance.
• Degree in a related field (e.g., Chemical/Environmental).
• Proven leadership and strategic planning ability.
• Strong understanding of hazardous waste regulations.

Mansioni

• Lead regional managers with standardized regulatory tracking.
• Oversee internal environmental compliance audits and follow-up.
• Prioritize site environmental issues and projects.
• Build relations with environmental regulators and track trends.
• Expand permit applications to fill regulatory gaps.
• Enhance regulatory knowledge through training and sharing.
• Coordinate with operations for effective teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Hazardous waste expertise

Regulatory compliance

Leadership / team building

Strategic thinking

Environmental regulations

Formazione

Post-secondary degree in Chemical/Environmental field

Descrizione del lavoro

Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next National Director, Environment & Compliance in the USA—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

About Us

GFL Environmental Services Inc. (“GESI”) is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as ‘Team Green,’ enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

The Role

Reporting to the VP, Environment and Compliance this position will lead a team of regional Managers to meet the goals of an environmental management system that is based on limiting environmental impacts to the liquids hazardous waste business while preventing non-compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead each region in a standardized approach to tracking site‑specific regulatory requirements and regularly report on progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee an internal environmental compliance auditing program while ensuring associated processes (e.g., onsite and desktop audit portions, follow‑up reporting, action item tracking, etc.) are aligned and effective across the country.
• Review and help prioritize priority site environmental issues and projects.
• Help build and manage positive working relationships with environmental regulating bodies ensuring the team is proactive in legislative trends and regulatory changes.
• Expand the permit application process in all regions by identifying current gaps (or lost business opportunities) and obtaining the necessary permits and licenses to fill those gaps.
• Expand the business’ knowledge/familiarity of environmental regulations through increased training and other information sharing opportunities.
• Oversee relationships with Operations and other support groups to ensure effective teamwork.
• All other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• 12+ years work experience in the hazardous waste industry.
• 7+ years work experience directly involved in environmental/regulatory compliance.
• Post‑secondary degree in a related field (e.g., Chemical/Environmental Engineering/Technology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Chemistry, etc.).
• Experience in building and managing effective/goal‑oriented teams.
• A strong overall understanding of the hazardous waste industry.
• Refined analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective team building/management and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Health: 4 medical plan options including a HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services, Paid time off
• Financial: 401(k) with an employer match and competitive wages
• Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities

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

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.