Special Projects Lead

GFL Environmental Inc. • Edmonton, AB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Special Projects Lead to serve as a critical Subject Matter Expert for our business unit. You will be responsible for providing expert troubleshooting, operational oversight, and technical guidance to ensure the reliability and success of our heavy earthworks and processing operations. This role is essential to our business success, requiring a hands-on leader capable of instantly diagnosing and resolving complex equipment and operational challenges.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan to support critical project sites.
• Extensive experience in heavy earthworks and processing equipment (e.g., forestry or gravel crushing operations). While landfill experience is an asset, a strong background in similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.
• A proven track record of instantly troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment or operational issues.
• Must be available for significant travel throughout Western Canada.
• Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, autonomous environment and make sound, on-the-spot decisions.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• Landfill experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical expert to instantly diagnose and address complex operational and equipment issues.
• Ensure our heavy earthworks, forestry, and gravel crushing equipment operate at peak efficiency.
• Provide leadership and on-site support for significant projects across Western Canada.
• Partner with management to evaluate performance, implement process improvements, and drive strategic business outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: High earning potential that reflects the critical nature of this role and the associated overtime requirements.
• High-Impact Role: You will be the go-to expert driving operational efficiency, directly influencing the success of our business unit.
• Professional Challenge: Work on large-scale, high-priority projects across Western Canada.
• Stability & Growth: Join an industry leader committed to sustainability and professional excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed