At GFL Environmental, our vision is simple: Green For Life. As a General Manager II, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering that vision by running a high-impact waste and environmental services operation with full accountability for safety, people, performance, and profitability.<br><br>This role is ideal for a strong, hands-on leader who understands fleet-based operations, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and knows how to scale performance while maintaining GFL’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service.<p style="text-align:inherit;"><br><br> </p><h2><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h2><p>As General Manager II, you will have full ownership of a multi-line business unit, including hauling, disposal, recycling, maintenance, sales, and customer experience.</p><ul><li><p><b>Full P&amp;L ownership</b>, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost discipline</p></li><li><p><b>Lead and develop management teams</b> across operations, maintenance, sales, and admin</p></li><li><p><b>Champion GFL’s “Safety First” culture</b>, ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and internal standards</p></li><li><p><b>Optimize fleet and operations</b>, including routing efficiency, labor productivity, asset utilization, and uptime</p></li><li><p><b>Partner with Sales leadership</b> to grow market share, retain key customers, and support municipal contracts</p></li><li><p><b>Drive operational excellence</b> using KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives</p></li><li><p><b>Serve as the local face of GFL</b>, building relationships with municipalities, regulators, customers, and community partners</p></li><li><p><b>Build a strong leadership pipeline</b>, coaching managers and preparing future leaders within GFL</p></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h2><ul><li><p>7+ years of progressive leadership experience in <b>waste management, environmental services, transportation, or logistics</b></p></li><li><p>Proven success leading <b>large, frontline and management teams</b></p></li><li><p>Strong <b>financial and business acumen</b>, including P&amp;L responsibility</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of <b>fleet maintenance, routing, safety, and regulatory compliance</b></p></li><li><p>Experience operating within a <b>large, decentralized organization</b> preferred</p></li><li><p>Strong communicator with the ability to lead change and drive accountability</p></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>🌱 Why GFL?</b></h2><p></p><p>GFL Environmental is one of <b>North America’s fastest-growing waste and environmental services companies</b>. We combine the stability of a national organization with the entrepreneurial mindset of local operations.</p><p>In this role, you won’t just manage a site—you’ll <b>lead a business</b>, influence your community, and help shape GFL’s continued growth.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>💼 What GFL Offers</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Competitive <b>base salary + annual incentive bonus</b></h2></li><li><h2>Comprehensive <b>medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans</b></h2></li><li><h2>Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable)</h2></li><li><h2>Career advancement within a <b>rapidly growing organization</b></h2></li><li><h2>The opportunity to make a meaningful environmental and community impact</h2></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>🚀 Join GFL. Green For Life.</b></h2><p>If you’re a decisive, people-first leader with a passion for operational excellence and growth, GFL Environmental offers the platform, resources, and autonomy to take your career to the next level.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"><br><br> </p><p>We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. </p><p></p><p><span>GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact<span> </span></span><a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com"><span>myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</span></a> </p>

<p>GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL&rsquo;s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.</p>

General Manager II

At GFL Environmental, our vision is simple: Green For Life. As a General Manager II, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering that vision by running a high-impact waste and environmental services operation with full accountability for safety, people, performance, and profitability.<br><br>This role is ideal for a strong, hands-on leader who understands fleet-based operations, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and knows how to scale performance while maintaining GFL’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service.<p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h2><p>As General Manager II, you will have full ownership of a multi-line business unit, including hauling, disposal, recycling, maintenance, sales, and customer experience.</p><ul><li><p><b>Full P&amp;L ownership</b>, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost discipline</p></li><li><p><b>Lead and develop management teams</b> across operations, maintenance, sales, and admin</p></li><li><p><b>Champion GFL’s “Safety First” culture</b>, ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and internal standards</p></li><li><p><b>Optimize fleet and operations</b>, including routing efficiency, labor productivity, asset utilization, and uptime</p></li><li><p><b>Partner with Sales leadership</b> to grow market share, retain key customers, and support municipal contracts</p></li><li><p><b>Drive operational excellence</b> using KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives</p></li><li><p><b>Serve as the local face of GFL</b>, building relationships with municipalities, regulators, customers, and community partners</p></li><li><p><b>Build a strong leadership pipeline</b>, coaching managers and preparing future leaders within GFL</p></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h2><ul><li><p>7+ years of progressive leadership experience in <b>waste management, environmental services, transportation, or logistics</b></p></li><li><p>Proven success leading <b>large, frontline and management teams</b></p></li><li><p>Strong <b>financial and business acumen</b>, including P&amp;L responsibility</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of <b>fleet maintenance, routing, safety, and regulatory compliance</b></p></li><li><p>Experience operating within a <b>large, decentralized organization</b> preferred</p></li><li><p>Strong communicator with the ability to lead change and drive accountability</p></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>🌱 Why GFL?</b></h2><p></p><p>GFL Environmental is one of <b>North America’s fastest-growing waste and environmental services companies</b>. We combine the stability of a national organization with the entrepreneurial mindset of local operations.</p><p>In this role, you won’t just manage a site—you’ll <b>lead a business</b>, influence your community, and help shape GFL’s continued growth.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>💼 What GFL Offers</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Competitive <b>base salary + annual incentive bonus</b></h2></li><li><h2>Comprehensive <b>medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans</b></h2></li><li><h2>Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable)</h2></li><li><h2>Career advancement within a <b>rapidly growing organization</b></h2></li><li><h2>The opportunity to make a meaningful environmental and community impact</h2></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>🚀 Join GFL. Green For Life.</b></h2><p>If you’re a decisive, people-first leader with a passion for operational excellence and growth, GFL Environmental offers the platform, resources, and autonomy to take your career to the next level.</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. </p><p></p><p><span>GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact<span>&nbsp;</span></span><a href="mailto:myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com"><span>myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com</span></a> </p>

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