Operations Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of operations leadership experience in waste, transportation, logistics, or environmental services.
  • Experience managing field operations and frontline teams effectively.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Organizational skills to handle multi-line service operations are a plus.
  • Preferred knowledge of waste industry operations, roll-off services, or portable sanitation services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage daily operations for the Cumberland solid waste division.
  • Oversee diverse service lines including commercial, residential, strata, and portable services.
  • Provide leadership to operations staff, including drivers and supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards throughout operations.
  • Monitor performance metrics: routing efficiency, service quality, and cost management.
  • Support contract management and readiness for roll-off services.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align operational goals and strategies.
  • Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a vital sector of environmental services.
  • Collaboration with regional leadership for shared operational goals.
  • Focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement.
  • Engagement with diverse operations across multiple service lines.
Full Job Description
Operations Manager - Solid Waste

Location: Cumberland, BC

About the Role

GFL Environmental is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Solid Waste operations in the Cumberland region. This role will oversee multiple service lines and play a key role in operational performance, safety, customer service, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage day-to-day operations for the Cumberland solid waste division
  • Oversee multiple service lines including commercial, small residential, strata/condo, apartment, and portable waste services.
  • Provide direct leadership to operations staff including drivers, supervisors, and support personnel.
  • Ensure all operations comply with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
  • Monitor operational performance including routing efficiency, service quality, and cost management.
  • Support contract management and operational readiness related to roll-off services and upcoming contract opportunities.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership and teams based in Victoria to align operational goals and strategy.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of operations leadership experience, ideally within the waste, transportation, logistics, or environmental services industry.
  • Demonstrated experience managing field operations and frontline teams.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Experience managing multi-line service operations is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of waste industry operations, roll-off services, or portable sanitation services is preferred.


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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