Senior Project Manager

About GFL Environmental 

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. We are the "Green For Life" team—a group of professionals dedicated to providing sustainable environmental solutions to our clients and communities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in British Columbia. This role is central to our specialized environmental services division, focusing on large-scale contaminated site management, soil remediation, and complex hazardous waste disposal projects.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of environmental projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and in strict accordance with BC’s rigorous environmental and hazardous waste regulations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of environmental projects, including contaminated site excavation, soil treatment, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including budget forecasting, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert on the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA), the Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR), and the Hazardous Waste Regulation (HWR).
• Technical Reporting: Oversee the preparation and submission of Soil Relocation Notifications, Site Disclosure Statements, and Summary of Site Condition forms.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, environmental consultants, and regulatory bodies (ENV).
• Waste Logistics: Coordinate the transport and disposal of contaminated materials to approved GFL facilities or third-party sites, ensuring all manifesting and transport requirements meet HWR standards.
• Health & Safety: Maintain GFL’s industry-leading safety standards, ensuring all field staff and subcontractors adhere to site-specific safety plans and local protocols.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in the BC environmental industry, with specific focus on soil remediation and hazardous waste management.
• Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of BC’s CSR and Hazardous Waste Regulations. You must be familiar with the latest amendments to Protocol 19 (Soil Relocation) and Protocol 12 (Site Risk Classification).
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of BC soil classifications, waste discharge authorizations, and remediation technologies.
• Proven track record of managing projects exceeding $1M in scope. PMP designation or professional status (P.Eng., P.Geo., R.P.Bio., or P.Ag.) is considered a strong asset.
• Construction or infrastructure experience is considered a strong asset.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory hurdles and provide clear guidance to clients.

Why Join GFL?

• Work for one of the fastest-growing environmental firms in North America.
• Take the lead on projects that directly improve the local BC environment.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and RRSP matching.
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where "Green For Life" is more than just a slogan.