Posted 23 days ago
National Director, Environment & Compliance
@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.
Vaughan, ON · Bois-des-Filion, QC · Saskatoon, SK · Surrey, BC · Toronto, ON
Overview
GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a National Director, Environment & Compliance to lead regional managers in an environmental management system for its liquid hazardous waste business. The role oversees the compliance audit program, regulator relationships, and permit expansion across Canada, reporting to the VP, Environment and Compliance. The posting states the role is full-time, with competitive wages, RRSP matching, profit sharing and health benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Lead regional managers on environmental management and tracking of site regulatory requirements
- Oversee the national environmental compliance auditing program
- Manage relationships with regulators such as Ministry of the Environment and Transport Canada
- Expand permit applications and training across all regions
Requirements summary:
- 12+ years in the hazardous waste industry
- 7+ years in environmental or regulatory compliance
- Expertise in federal and provincial environmental legislation
- Post-secondary degree in a related field
- Experience building and managing goal-oriented teams
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 12+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Chemistry |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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GFL Environmental Services Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 164 |
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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 (e.g., Ministry of the Environment, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, municipalities, industry associations, etc.) 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.
- Expertise in applicable federal and provincial environmental legislation (e.g., Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material, Ontario Regulation 347, etc.).
- 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
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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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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]
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.
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