Special Projects Lead

GFL Environmental Inc.$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment operations
  • Proven problem-solving skills in complex operational challenges
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan
  • Experience working in high-pressure, autonomous roles
  • Strong background in heavy industrial environments

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical expert to diagnose and address complex operational issues
  • Ensure heavy equipment operates at peak efficiency
  • Provide leadership and support for major projects in Western Canada
  • Consult with management to implement performance improvements
  • Drive strategic business outcomes through effective operational oversight

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant projects across Western Canada
  • Dynamic and hands-on leadership role
  • Potential for professional development in a critical business unit
  • Autonomous work environment with decision-making responsibilities
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Special Projects Lead to serve as a critical Subject Matter Expert for our business unit. You will be responsible for providing expert troubleshooting, operational oversight, and technical guidance to ensure the reliability and success of our heavy earthworks and processing operations. This role is essential to our business success, requiring a hands-on leader capable of instantly diagnosing and resolving complex equipment and operational challenges.

What You'll Do
  • Troubleshoot & Resolve: Act as the primary technical expert to instantly diagnose and address complex operational and equipment issues.
  • Drive Reliability: Ensure our heavy earthworks, forestry, and gravel crushing equipment operate at peak efficiency.
  • Oversee Field Operations: Provide leadership and on-site support for significant projects across Western Canada.
  • Consult & Strategize: Partner with management to evaluate performance, implement process improvements, and drive strategic business outcomes.


What You Bring
  • Travel Commitment: Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan to support critical project sites.
  • Deep Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment (e.g., forestry or gravel crushing operations). While landfill experience is an asset, a strong background in similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.
  • Problem-Solving Ability: A proven track record of instantly troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment or operational issues.
  • Mobility: Must be available for significant travel throughout Western Canada.
  • Commitment: Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects.
  • Independence: Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, autonomous environment and make sound, on-the-spot decisions.


If you are a seasoned expert ready to take on a challenge that truly impacts our business, apply today!

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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.
Learn more about GFL Environmental Inc.
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