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.
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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 and the United States, GFL’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.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
