Human Resources Director

GFL Environmental Inc.$110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of senior-level HR experience in multi-stakeholder, unionized environments.
  • University degree required; professional HR designation/certification required.
  • Deep expertise in Labour Relations and M&A integrations.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills with customer-focused professionalism.
  • Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute HR strategies and innovative programs for national and global impact.
  • Direct regional HR team operations and drive employee engagement initiatives.
  • Lead labor relations matters, including grievances and collective agreement negotiations.
  • Contribute to compensation design and maintain employee engagement survey insights.
  • Execute cross-functional special projects to resolve complex organizational issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time off.
  • RRSP matching and profit sharing.
  • Opportunities for growth and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
Ready to elevate your career? GFL is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Human Resources Director in Calgary, AB-someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

The Role

We are looking for a talented Human Resources Director to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for acting as a lead strategic business partner, spearheading innovative change, and overseeing the strategic direction and execution of HR strategies within the assigned region. You will work closely with Operational and Corporate Executives, as well as the broader HR leadership team to design, represent, and implement high-impact HR initiatives that align with business objectives. The role reports to the Senior HR Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute medium- to long-term HR strategies, innovative programs, retention strategies, and change management efforts that drive national and global impact.
  • Direct regional HR team operations, drive employee engagement, and partner with L&D on performance management, goal setting, and leadership coaching.
  • Lead complex labor relations matters, provide guidance on grievances/arbitrations, and partner with the Director of LR on collective agreement negotiations and proposals.
  • Contribute to total compensation design, maintain engagement survey insights, and influence leaders through organizational shifts and communication execution.
  • Seek, define, and execute cross-functional special projects and progressive initiatives to address and resolve complex organizational issues.


What We're Looking For
  • Experience: 8+ years of progressively senior-level HR experience in large, complex, multi-stakeholder, and unionized environments.
  • Education: University degree required; professional HR designation/certification required.
  • Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Labour Relations, M&A integrations, generalist HR functions, advanced Human Rights and Employment Standards compliance, and corporate documentation (policies, labour briefings, business cases).
  • Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation and communication skills, customer-focused professionalism, strong initiative, and the ability to influence change and build executive relationships.
  • Bonus Points: Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on detail in a fast-paced environment, willingness to travel up to 40% across Western Canada, and experience executing global/cross-functional special projects.


What We Offer

Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
  • Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off
  • Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages
  • Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities


Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

#GFLTalent

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About GFL Environmental Inc.

GFL Environmental Inc. is a Canadian waste management company that provides a wide range of environmental services to customers in Canada and the United States. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. GFL Environmental Inc. operates a fleet of more than 10,000 vehicles and employs over 17,000 people. The company's services include solid waste collection, recycling, soil remediation, and liquid waste management. GFL Environmental Inc. is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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