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GFL Environmental

General Manager II

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $44,200.00 - $66,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive base salary
Annual incentive bonus
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement plans
company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job Description

GFL Environmental is a leading waste management and environmental services company committed to providing sustainable waste solutions across North America. With a vision encapsulated by our mantra, "Green For Life," we focus on creating environmental value through innovative and responsible services. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the sector, GFL combines the stability and resources of a national organization with an entrepreneurial approach guided by local operations. This unique positioning enables us to deliver exceptional service to communities, businesses, and municipalities while fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, environmental science, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in waste management, environmental services, transportation, or logistics
  • Proven ability to manage large teams and complex operations
  • Demonstrated success with financial management including P&L ownership
  • In-depth knowledge of fleet maintenance, routing, safety regulations, and compliance standards
  • Experience in a decentralized organizational structure preferred
  • Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in waste management, environmental services, transportation, or logistics
  • Proven success leading large, frontline and management teams
  • Strong financial and business acumen, including P&L responsibility
  • Deep understanding of fleet maintenance, routing, safety, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience operating within a large, decentralized organization preferred
  • Strong communicator with the ability to lead change and drive accountability

Job Duties

  • Full P&L ownership, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost discipline
  • Lead and develop management teams across operations, maintenance, sales, and admin
  • Champion GFL's Safety First culture, ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and internal standards
  • Optimize fleet and operations including routing efficiency, labor productivity, asset utilization, and uptime
  • Partner with sales leadership to grow market share, retain key customers, and support municipal contracts
  • Drive operational excellence using KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Serve as the local face of GFL, building relationships with municipalities, regulators, customers, and community partners
  • Build a strong leadership pipeline, coaching managers and preparing future leaders within GFL

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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