Posted 2 months ago
Human Resources Generalist
@ GFL Environmental
Overview
GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a Human Resources Generalist in Nova Scotia to give hands-on HR support across operational units. The role handles daily HR inquiries, employee lifecycle changes in Workday, and first-level labour relations, escalating complex matters to the HR Business Partner. The posting states competitive wages, profit sharing, RRSP matching and comprehensive health benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as first point of contact for managers and employees on daily HR inquiries
- Process employee lifecycle changes including onboarding, leaves and offboarding
- Maintain accurate HR records and Workday data
- Conduct initial fact-gathering on basic grievances and escalate complex matters
- Facilitate site-level engagement and retention initiatives
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years of progressive HR advisory experience
- Knowledge of Canadian labour law, human rights and employment standards
- Experience in a unionized environment
- Experience with HRIS, preferably Workday
- Valid Class 5 licence and access to a vehicle
- University or college education; HR certification an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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GFL Environmental
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Full company description
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- Reported office locations
- 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Consulting
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Other recorded names
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Specialties
- Municipal / Residential Waste
- Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
- Construction & Demolition Services
- Used Oil Collection
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Excavation Services
- Shoring & Foundations
- Soil Remediation
- Vacuum Truck Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Recycling
- Organics
- Industrial Cleaning
- HAZMAT Emergency Response
- Landfill Disposal & Diversion
- and Environmental Remediation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 580 |
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Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Human Resources Generalist in Nova Scotia—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
The HR Generalist provides day-to-day, hands-on HR support across assigned operational units. Serving as the primary point of contact for employees and frontline managers, this role handles transactional HR processes, first-level employee and labour relations, and policy interpretation, escalating complex, high-risk, and/or strategic issues to the HR Business Partner.
What You’ll Do
● Serve as the initial point of contact for frontline managers and employees staff regarding daily HR inquiries, workplace policies, and collective agreement interpretations.
● Process seamless employee lifecycle changes including onboarding , role changes, leaves of absence, offboarding, and conduct retention interviews and exit interviews.
● Maintain complete and accurate HR records, system data, and standard compliance reporting.
● Oversee regional data integrity in Workday, guiding managers on self-service transactions, job changes, and complex organizational updates
● Facilitate site-level engagement initiatives and analyze local turnover drivers, partnering with operational leaders to execute retention action plans.
● Provide hands-on guidance to operations on routine performance management, documentation, and preliminary conflict resolution.
● Conduct initial facts-gathering for basic workplace grievances or employee concerns; prepare documentation and escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the HRBP.
● Ensure consistent, fair application of employment standards, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
● Facilitate engaging new hire orientation programs to ensure smooth integration into the team.
● Support the rollout of corporate HR programs (e.g., annual performance reviews, immigration, new hire orientation, engagement surveys) by coordinating logistics and tracking completion.
● Perform other tactical duties as assigned to support daily HR operations.
What We’re Looking For(Qualifications)
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in a human resources advisory role;
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French would be an asset (both verbal and written);
• Strong knowledge and experience of current Canadian labour laws, Human Rights legislation and Employment Standards;
• Experience working in a unionized environment;
• Proficiency with Google Workspace including but not limited to Docs, Sheets and Gmail
• Experience with HRIS (preferably Workday)
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to various office GFL locations
• University or College education
• HR Certification is an asset
What We Offer
Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
● 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
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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