District Manager - Industrial & Vacuum Services

Position Summary

The District Manager leads and grows the newly integrated Industrial & Vacuum Services division across the district, ensuring high standards in hydro excavation, hazardous and non-hazardous liquid waste transport, and specialized industrial cleaning. This role oversees day-to-day operations, including vacuum fleet dispatch, equipment utilization, technical cleaning projects, and field personnel management. Serving as a hands-on operational leader, the District Manager drives sales, key account relationships, and cost controls to ensure profitable performance. This position requires a highly adaptable leader who will collaborate with EHS, administrative teams, and Functional Managers to maximize equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and service excellence across all service lines.

Key Accountabilities

• Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining.
• Work closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Direct daily operations for hydro excavation, liquid waste transport, and industrial cleaning services, ensuring efficient scheduling, vehicle and crew dispatch, turnarounds, and optimal asset utilization for all vacuum trucks, high-pressure equipment, and support units.
• Develop and execute bundled service strategies, leveraging both vacuum and industrial cleaning capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• Prepares annual budget, monthly forecasts and other business reports as required.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Manage and provide leadership for front line managers, supervisors and direct reporting employees.
• Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and educate employees on any safety issues.
• Ensure any customer complaints and concerns in the District are resolved.
• Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis.
• Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures.
• Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Perform sales in house and sales calls when required.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• University degree in business, science or engineering; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an Operations or Business leadership role.
• A strong background in one or more of the following areas is required: Industrial Services (high-pressure cleaning, tank maintenance), Vacuum/Hydrovac operations, Waste Management, Oil and Gas, Construction, or Trucking/Fleet Management.
• Valid Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Exceptional business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits—with premiums fully covered by GFL.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
• Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.

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