Posted 10 days ago
Regional Manager, Strategic Projects
@ GFL Environmental
Dartmouth, NS · St. John's, NL · Saint John, NB
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Regional Manager, Strategic Projects for its Atlantic Canada leadership team, based in Halifax, Saint John, St. John's or another suitable Atlantic location. The role leads capital program execution on a $10M+ annual budget, M&A integration and synergy realization, and special projects, with 30% to 50% travel to sites across the region. The posting asks for a self-directed leader who can drive results without direct reports.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee $10M+ annual capital budget and project delivery
- Lead M&A integration and synergy realization
- Act as special projects lead for regional leadership team
- Advise business leaders on growth and efficiency initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Ability to travel 30% to 50% across Atlantic Canada
- Deep P&L, capital allocation and EBITDA knowledge
- Proven influence without authority across cross-functional teams
- Bilingualism considered an asset
- M&A integration experience considered an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
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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
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- 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
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- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
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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 | 584 |
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This is a high-impact, project-focused leadership role designed for a strategic "executor" who thrives in a fast-paced environments. As a key member of the Atlantic Canada Regional Leadership Team, you will serve as the primary architect for operational integration and capital efficiency and execution across the region.
While this role has no direct reports, it is a heavyweight influencer position. You will be the bridge between corporate strategy and regional execution, requiring the ability to drive results through collaboration, professional credibility, and a relentless focus on getting things done.
Location
Halifax, Saint John, St. John’s or other suitable area within Atlantic
Key Responsibilities
1. Capital Program Execution ($10M+ Annual Budget)
● Support the development and oversight of the annual capital budget.
● Partner with local operations to prioritize projects that drive the highest ROI
● Monitor project milestones and spend to ensure all capital investments are delivered on time and within budget
● Be a direct influencer, owner and project leader for key large-scale growth capital projects.
2. M&A Integration & Synergy Realization
● Support and lead where appropriate the "First 90 Days" post-close for new acquisitions in the region.
● Identify and extract tangible operational synergies (e.g., procurement savings, route density, consolidation) to meet or exceed deal models.
3. Strategic Project Leadership
● Act as a "Special Projects" lead for the Regional Leadership Team, tackling complex business challenges as they arise (e.g., facility expansions, brownfield/greenfield opportunities)
● Provide high-level project management and consulting to other Business Leaders to help them unlock growth or efficiency opportunities.
● Navigate ambiguous environments to turn high-level strategic goals into actionable workstreams.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a self-directed professional who doesn't wait for a roadmap. You are someone who takes extreme ownership and possesses the “grit” required to navigate organization hurdles
Required Qualifications:
● Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel between 30% and 50% of the time to various sites across Atlantic Canada to oversee integrations and capital projects.
● Business Acumen: Deep understanding of P&L management, capital allocation, and the levers that drive EBITDA
● Agility: A "malleable" mindset—the ability to pivot quickly when business priorities shift
● Influence without Authority: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders without having a direct reporting line
● Self-Directed: High "bias for action" you are comfortable operating in the "gray" and can build your own structure where none exists. When there is lag time between key projects, you are someone that will identify and grab hold of other opportunities to push the business forward
● Bilingualism: Is considered an asset
Technical Skills:
● Expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
● Experience in M&A integration or corporate development considered an asset
● Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills considered an asset
Why This Role?
This position offers a unique vantage point across the entire regional business. You will have the autonomy of a consultant with the "skin in the game" of a senior operator. If you enjoy the challenge of building something new and seeing the immediate impact of your work on the bottom line, this is your next career move.
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