Industrial Services Operations Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of leadership or project management experience in Industrial Cleaning or related field
  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure water jetting tools is a plus
  • Strong understanding of oil, gas, and pulp mill cleaning processes
  • Existing strong customer relationships in the industry
  • Proven ability to develop job scopes and manage project execution
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Ensure Health and Safety compliance and promote safe practices
  • Manage and coach both union and non-union staff effectively
  • Spend significant time on-site to ensure client satisfaction and safety
  • Conduct job site inspections to optimize labor and resource allocation
  • Maintain assets following preventive maintenance schedules
  • Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting
  • Develop job bids and project estimates for clients
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for efficient project execution
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships and identify growth opportunities
  • Oversee operational documentation and quality control processes
  • Participate in incident response and investigations

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • RRSP company matching program
  • Industry-leading health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive environment for long-term career growth
Full Job Description
As the Operations Manager you will spearhead our Industrial Services Team. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will play a crucial role in our organization's success. This dynamic position offers a balance of office and site-based responsibilities, with the specific mix tailored to current project demands. This role is located in Prince George, BC.

  • Health & Safety: Ensure Health and Safety remains the top priority by adhering to all company policies and safe work practices.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Manage union and non-union direct reports by monitoring daily activities, delegating duties effectively during work execution, and providing ongoing coaching.
  • Field Oversight:Spend significant time in the field to guarantee customer satisfaction, maintain high professional standards, and ensure safe job execution in line with company practices and client expectations.
  • Site Inspections & Resource Planning:Perform job site walks with internal teams to verify that adequate labor, equipment, and material resources are allocated.
  • Asset Management:Ensure assets are maintained according to preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and maintain accurate inventory controls.
  • Financial Management:Assist with annual budget preparation, re-forecasting updates, and regular P&L reviews. Develop and implement programs to optimize equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and material costs.
  • Bidding & Estimating:Help develop job bids, project costing, and statements for client review.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with HSE, administrative, and shutdown planning teams to effectively coordinate resources, major project scopes, and turnarounds.
  • Client Relations & Growth:Build strong customer relationships through regular updates, troubleshooting, and follow-up meetings. Identify potential new clients and expansion opportunities with existing accounts.
  • Documentation & Quality Control:Oversee pre-job mobilization and demobilization. Ensure all daily operational documentation is submitted clear, concise, and complete.
  • Incident Response:Promptly report all work-related accidents or incidents and actively participate in incident investigations.


Experience, Qualifications & Education
  • Experience:Minimum 5 years of leadership or project management experience in Industrial Cleaning or a related field. Hands-on experience with high-pressure water jetting tools is strongly preferred.
  • Industry Knowledge:Solid understanding of oil, gas, and pulp mill process facilities and applicable cleaning methodologies.
  • Client Network:Existing strong customer relationships within the industry.
  • Operational Skills:Proven ability to supervise execution plans, develop job scopes, cost projects, and build detailed schedules and method statements.
  • Leadership & Communication:Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating with, inspiring, and managing diverse teams.
  • Technical Skills:Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
  • Work Style:Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills; comfortable adapting to fast-paced, high-pressure environments with minimal supervision.
  • Safety Commitment:Demonstrated commitment to upholding Health & Safety protocols.


GFL Benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • RRSP company matching program
  • Industry-leading health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid training and professional development opportunities
  • A supportive work environment that fosters long-term career growth


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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