Regional Manager, Emergency Response Service

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership and support to required business units and operations management
• Support day to day operations in making sound decisions focusing on safety, customer service, and professional execution
• Understand GFL assets and where growth opportunities exist to keep up with technology advancements
• Support business unit leaders with budget development, forecasting, and monthly P&L reviews
• Work regional leadership team in review and development of safe operating procedures to be utilized across Canada
• Work with business unit leaders, asset specialists and regional management on capital planning and deployment
• Work with regional management team on national contracts and service agreements
• Liasson with fire departments and emergency services to develop mutual aid relationships focused on hazardous materials
• Lead GFL’s emergency response program, including planning, readiness, execution, and post-incident review.
• Fulfill required positions during high-risk or large-scale events that may include Incident Commander, Technical Advisor, and/or command staff positions
• Direct and support regional response teams while coordinating internal and external resources during emergencies.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Compliance, Environmental, and Communications teams to ensure an integrated and effective response.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies (e.g., Ministry of Environment, Transport Canada, Environment Canada) during incidents, investigations, and audits.
• Manage vendor relationships with third-party emergency responders, environmental consultants, and approved contractors.
• Track and report key performance metrics (e.g., response times, incident impacts, corrective actions) and lead after-action reviews/root cause analyses.
• Provide technical guidance on spill response, containment, remediation, and recovery in compliance with local, provincial, and federal laws.
• Support risk assessments, site audits, and emergency preparedness evaluations across GFL locations.
• Contribute to financial performance, including P&L oversight and CAPEX submissions for maintaining response equipment and resources.
• Continuously monitor staffing levels and capacity needs to ensure efficient and safe responses.
• Represent Emergency Response in regulatory, insurance, and industry forums including delivery of formal presentations as required.
• Collaborate with all GFL divisions to support ER and risk-based work within the assigned region while making sound decisions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Emergency Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Greater than 10 years of experience in emergency response and incident management, preferably within waste management, transportation, or industrial services.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Regulations related to TDG, E2, and provincial spill reporting
• Proven experience leading emergency response teams in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
• Multi-branch or multi-region management experience.
• Ability to multi task supporting numerous emergency responses simultaneously
• Organized and administratively sound
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance, including P&L oversight.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Incident Command System (ICS) certification (100–400 level).
• HAZWOPER or equivalent hazardous materials training.
• First Responder or Environmental Emergency Responder certification.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) knowledge or certification.
• Hazardous Materials NFPA 472/1072 or equivalent.
• E-Rail Safe Certificate.
• Transportation Specialist, Rail Car Specialist, and Road Tanker Specialist designations.