Posted 11 days ago
Operations Manager, Waste
@ GFL Environmental
Saint John, New Brunswick
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring an Operations Manager to run the business of an assigned waste division, covering customer service, safety, operational efficiency, personnel management, revenue and costs, and sales involvement. The role requires 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role and a Class 5 driver's licence, with on-site and field responsibilities including site visits and quoting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations, scheduling and workforce coordination
- Lead safety, incident investigation and corrective actions
- Prepare quotes and tenders with business development
- Lead, develop and discipline direct reports
- Manage division revenue, costs and capital projects
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in leadership, managerial or supervisory roles
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
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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 | 586 |
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The Operations Manager oversees the business for the assigned division. This includes, but is not limited to, the customer service, safety, operational efficiencies and overall personnel management within the division. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the revenue and cost elements for the division, requiring involvement with the sales and marketing initiatives, as well as the day to day operations. The Operations Manager is relied upon for the effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain profitable results for the division.
Provide daily updates to the District Manager;
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations including scheduling, workforce planning/coordination and liaising with customer and other contractors, etc;
• Conduct site visits prior to submission of quote/tender; in conjunction with the business development team to prepare and submit quote/tender package and estimates;
Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with EH policies/procedures, within permit conditions and to customer specifications with a significant focus on health and safety, participating on the JHSC;
• Strong focus on safety, maintenance and housekeeping in accordance with company and regulatory requirements;
• Lead, motivate and develop direct reports using Annual Performance Reviews
• Manage Job Task Observations (JTO’s), Hazard Identification and Field Level Hazard Assessments;
• Resolve and record all employee-related issues to and including all such issues that require the adoption/imposition of disciplinary measures;
• Ensure that employees receive levels of training that are adequate for the jobs they are to perform and that will ensure the preservation of a safe workplace;
• Report and investigate all incidents, safety infractions, non-compliance issues and participate in the investigation and development of corrective actions for each;
• Consult regularly with operational supervisors and the procurement group to monitor inventory levels to ensure readiness to respond to customer needs.
• Continuous improvement processes and procedures
• Customer and regulatory reporting
• Asset and labour utilization
• Facility and equipment maintenance and housekeeping
• Capital project management
Requirements
• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a leadership, managerial or supervisory role;
• Related operational experience preferred with knowledge industrial/chemical cleaning and/or the Pulp and Paper industry;
• Previous related experience in the oil and gas industry would be considered an asset;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word;
• Proven knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, leadership techniques, human resources management;
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety;
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills;
• Superior interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
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