Team Lead, Talent Acquisition

GFL Environmental Inc.•Vaughan, ON

About The Position

About GFL Environmental At GFL Environmental, we are Green For Life. We are one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management, liquid waste management, and soil remediation services. Our success is driven by our employees, and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where our team can grow and thrive. The Role We are looking for a talented Team Leader, Talent Acquisition to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering strategic workforce planning, innovative recruitment strategies, and robust talent programs that support our operational excellence and high-volume hiring needs. You will work closely with Operations and HR Business Partners to ensure our recruitment practices are scalable, cost-effective, and fully aligned with business growth. The role reports to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive, full-cycle recruitment experience, with previous experience leading, coaching, or mentoring recruitment teams in a high-volume, multi-site operational environment.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency with Workday ATS (or similar enterprise talent acquisition systems) and recruitment analytics tracking.
Strong relationship-building and consultative skills, excellent communication, a collaborative approach to change management, and the ability to travel up to 25%.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading system optimization projects, implementing diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives, or managing recruitment within the environmental services or logistics industries.

Responsibilities

Lead national and regional recruitment strategies, using market insights and turnover trends to forecast demand and drive cost-conscious, direct-sourcing models that reduce external agency reliance.
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of recruiters, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous development while providing hands-on support for complex searches.
Build consultative relationships with senior leaders and hiring managers, setting clear expectations around role requirements, timelines, and hiring accountability.
Lead and contribute to enterprise Talent Acquisition initiatives, including early-career pipelines, process optimization, and technology enhancements.
Ensure all recruitment practices comply with employment legislation, promote equitable and bias-aware hiring, and maintain data integrity within our ATS.