Technical Project Manager

About Us

GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs.

One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

GFL Environmental Inc. is currently looking for a Technical Project Manager to support our Ontario Solid Waste Team. This position will support compliance and capital projects, as well as operations. The Technical Project Manager will also support the broader objectives of the Eastern Canada Solids operations and Environmental Compliance Team as required. Work location will be predominantly at the Stoney Creek Regional Facility, in the Hamilton area.

Manage Environmental And Capital Projects

• Plan, direct and coordinate engineering, improvement, and construction work at the Stoney Creek Regional Facility, including issuance of RFP and reviewing submissions.
• Plan and control project budgets and schedules and ensure project delivery.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of consultants and contractors.

Provide Technical Support For Operations And Projects Delivery

• Assist the general manager and technical personnel assigned to operations.
• Assist the staff in charge of monitoring and environmental compliance at the facility.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for environmental and capital projects.
• Support the development of business cases for new projects and practices.
• Ensure continuous operations excellence and compliance at all times.

Assist With Regulatory And Community Relations Matters

• Maintain relations and liaise with local, regional, and/or provincial regulators and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and oversee permit applications in collaboration with consultants.
• Produce reports required by authorities.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes that will affect the permits and/or compliance status of the Stoney Creek Regional Facility.
• Engage and manage external consultants and contractors, and internal subject matter experts to provide technical support for operations and projects delivery.
• Support the development of capital estimates and other financial metrics to support decisions regarding operations, maintenance capital planning, compliance risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of capital estimates for five-year and annual budget processes.

• Post-Secondary education in civil engineering, chemical engineering, water engineering, environmental engineering, mining engineering, or equivalent experience in a field relevant to the function.
• Minimum of 5-7 years (greater experience is an asset) of experience working in a field relevant to the function, in project management and personnel management.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the field of the environment and waste management.
• Autonomy, developed sense of organization and initiative.
• Critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate complicated concepts simply and concisely to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Strong influencing skills – elicit cooperation and build consensus from others in the implementation of new monitoring, processes, capital projects and risk management plans.
• A valid G driver’s license, and access to a vehicle.

• Health: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness: employee assistance program, life insurance, and paid…