Sustainability and Waste Diversion Associate

GFL Environmental Inc. seeks a Sustainability and Waste Diversion Associate in Canada. Responsibilities include conducting waste audits, data entry, project planning, and client support for waste reduction programs. Candidates should have a degree in environmental studies, a valid driver's license, and be comfortable with physical tasks. The role requires travel across Canada and offers a competitive benefits package. This is a full-time position and not remote.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance
• Key Responsibilities

- Conduct and oversee waste audits across Canada
- Communicating with GFL Environmental Inc. operations and sales team to communicate project timelines and service requirements
- Data entry, report writing, waste analysis and project planning
- Complete and send client diversion reports: monthly data entry and analysis of customer waste programs
- Assist clients with a wide variety of requests
- Implementation of recycling and waste reduction programs
- Customizing educational programs and marketing/signage material that fits the customer’s site-specific needs
- Set up training sessions for cleaners/client staff/Lunch n’ Learns for tenants, etc.
- Hold educational booth displays/trade show booth displays, mostly during Waste Reduction Week and Earth Week
- Submitting environmental awards and recognition applications (LEED, BOMA)
• Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

- University degree or college diploma in environmental studies and/or sustainability is preferred
- Must be able to travel across Canada
- Must have own vehicle and valid "G" class driver's license
- Comfortable with physical sorting of waste material; lifting over 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time, and the physical sorting of waste materials in changing environments
- Experience or working knowledge of commercial and/or municipal waste management
- Knowledge of current environmental issues, applicable Environmental and Waste legislations (i.e. MOE Regulations 102/94) is an asset
- Strong, intermediate level computer literacy utilizing MS Office applications and proficiency in working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- A passion and proven commitment to excellent customer service
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and to apply effective leadership skills in group settings
- Business writing skills
- Managing and organizing projects

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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