Area Vice President – Environmental Services

GFL Environmental Inc.

. Ensure all designated area locations operate safely, achieve profitability objectives, and conduct business consistently with company goals and philosophies .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership experience in the waste management and environmental services industry, with a strong focus on operational excellence, financial management, and strategic growth initiatives. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive profitability across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Leadership ExperienceP&L ResponsibilityFinancial ManagementStrategic Growth ManagementCRM/Operations Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

BudgetingFinancial ManagementPost-Close IntegrationOperational ExcellenceWaste Stream ManagementTransportation LogisticsRegulatory CompliancePerformance ReviewSales Program DevelopmentMarket Position Strengthening

Soft Skills

Team BuildingEmployee RelationsLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Science (BS)

Industry Keywords

Waste ManagementEnvironmental ServicesHazardous Waste HandlingVendor CoordinationGovernment ContractsM&A IntegrationRegional ExpansionOperational ActivitiesSales ActivitiesProfitability Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure all designated area locations operate safely, achieve profitability objectives, and conduct business consistently with company goals and philosophies
Oversee operational, administrative, and sales activities across the area
Provide leadership and guidance to local managers and promote positive employee/employer relationships
Lead operations and growth across the Northern US Environmental Services division
Manage employees across 25+ locations in multiple states
Drive operational excellence, strategic waste stream management, transportation logistics, and regional expansion
Build a high-performing leadership team and execute strategic initiatives
Assist branches and business operations with annual business plans covering safety, operating costs, capital, productivity, margins, growth, and performance
Consolidate branch plans for forecasting and performance reviews
Review operating results and recommended changes with Executive Management
Review branch financial results and develop action plans to correct unacceptable trends
Optimize disposal using waste volumes and transportation networks
Oversee Environmental Services logistics, hazardous waste handling, transportation streams, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance
Ensure branches have adequate and trained management and staff
Allocate regional capital and resources to achieve profit and growth objectives
Review compensation and incentive plans and recommend or approve key management compensation changes
Implement pricing policies and act as pricing authority for service and equipment sales
Direct growth and expansion through sales programs, government contracts, acquisitions, M&A integration, new projects, and services
Strengthen market position across northern and regional territories
Maintain company standards, principles, and positive image
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, procedures, and Executive Management directives
Perform other duties requested by management
Travel frequently within the assigned territory, up to 50% or more initially and decreasing to 40%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required
Seven (7) or more years of leadership experience within the waste management or environmental services industry
Full P&L responsibility experience required
Strong budgeting and financial management experience
Post-close integration capabilities
Proven executive leadership and team-building track record
CRM/operations software proficiency
Strategic growth management experience
Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and climb
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; GFL does not provide visa sponsorship