Senior Manager - Environmental Risk Management

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a Senior Manager for Environmental Risk Management, responsible for assessing pre-acquisition environmental risks, managing post-acquisition strategies, and developing policies to mitigate risks. The role requires strong communication and critical thinking skills, with a background in environmental sciences or engineering and over 10 years of experience in environmental services. The position is remote, allowing candidates to work from anywhere.
Reporting to the VP, Environmental Risk Management, the Senior Manager, Environmental Risk Management will assess pre-acquisition environmental risk exposures, support and track post-acquisition environmental risk management and manage some aspects of identifying, developing and enhancing policies and standards to identify, protect against and mitigate environmental risk. Job Duties: Provide technical expertise in the evaluation, quantification and communication of environmental risk and mitigation and prevention strategies Lead pre-acquisition environmental due diligence projects including engaging and managing internal subject matter experts and external consultants to perform environmental due diligence and engineering assessments Serve as primary contact for post-acquisition integration relating to environmental matters including transition of environmental data, permit/approvals and financial assurances, and development and implementation of risk management strategies for identified risks Develop, communicate, and assist in post-acquisition environmental risk management strategies Support disclosures and communication of risk and risk mitigation strategies relating to acquisitions to internal stakeholders Assess regulatory and policy changes in Canada and the US that will affect the environmental risk of target acquisition facilities and operations Requirements: Critical thinking skills– making sense of data, able to translate and interpret environmental and engineering data information with a high level of attention to detail, to support decision making Excellent communication skills – verbal and written skills to be able to communicate concepts that involve analysis, interpretation and assessment to people of differing disciplinary backgrounds (finance, legal, operations) in an impactful way Strong influencing skills in eliciting cooperation and consensus from others in the implementation of a risk management program Post-Secondary education in environmental sciences, engineering or a related field 10+ years of related experience working in environmental services or similar large complex multiple stakeholder environments Knowledge and experience of industry-wide environmental policies, practices, regulatory framework 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 Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.