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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
@ GFL Environmental
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR operations and strategic initiatives across its BC region. The role manages a team of HR professionals, leads complex labour relations and M&A-related HR work, and requires 30-40% travel. The posting offers a company-matched RRSP, fully covered health, dental, vision and mental health premiums, and EAP access.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and lead a team of HR professionals in the BC region
- Design and lead regional HR initiatives using metrics and data
- Lead complex labour relations, grievances, arbitrations and negotiations
- Conduct objective workplace investigations
- Develop fiscal justifications for staffing, compensation and productivity programs
Requirements summary:
- 7+ years progressive HR experience, including managing HR teams
- Experience in large, unionized, multi-stakeholder environments
- Post-secondary HR education and CPHR/SHRM designation or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Human Rights and Employment Standards
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
- Ability to travel 30-40% of the time
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | CPHR, SHRM |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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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 | 584 |
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Position Summary
Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving organizational success through innovative HR practices? We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resource Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join our team, focusing on our BC region.
In this role, you will establish strategic partnerships across leadership levels to develop and execute cross-functional strategies that align with our business vision. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead a team of HR professionals to implement HR initiatives and drive organizational objectives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Actively identify and implement emerging organizational programs, processes, and innovative HR concepts.
- Mentor and lead a team of HR professionals, overseeing HR operations within the BC region.
- Design and lead regional initiatives, utilizing HR metrics and data insights to inform strategy and measure impact.
- Provide resolutions to complex issues through thorough, objective investigations.
- Lead complex labour relations, including grievance meetings, arbitrations, and collective agreement negotiations.
- Partner with employee groups and union representatives to foster excellent relations.
- Collaborate closely with regional and functional management to provide guidance on policy, performance management, and coaching.
- Actively collaborate with relevant parties throughout M&A activities.
- Develop, assess, and provide fiscal justification for programs related to staffing, turnover, compensation, and productivity in conjunction with shared services.
- Perform additional duties and support as required.
Requirements
- 7+ years in progressive human resources roles, with proven experience managing a team of HR professionals.
- Demonstrated experience working in large, complex, multi-stakeholder, and unionized environments.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources and a CPHR/SHRM designation (or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of current Human Rights and Employment Standards.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and HRIS systems (My Workday preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to write professional documentation, including policies, business cases, and labour briefings.
- Ability to travel to various sites (30-40% of the time).
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
- Deep knowledge of Labour Relations and Employment Standards, with demonstrated experience managing grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining agreements within a unionized environment.
- Strong strategic and business acumen, with the ability to leverage HR metrics, data insights, and financial justifications to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Proven team leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide, develop, and oversee a team of HR professionals across regional operations.
- Exceptional conflict resolution and investigation skills, with the ability to conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations and resolve complex HR issues.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills to compose professional documentation, business cases, policy updates, and labor briefings for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building and coaching abilities, fostering positive, collaborative partnerships with leadership, employee groups, and union representatives.
- High degree of autonomy and decision-making capability to design and execute regional initiatives independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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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