Regional Director, Health & Safety - USA North

Ready to elevate your career? GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Regional Director, Health & Safety in USA North—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.

About Us
GFL Environmental Services Inc. ("GESI") is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

The Role

As a key member of GFL’s team, you will be committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all our team members. With the support of a national operations team, you will be relied upon to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in the health and safety field that will allow you to advise on various unique obstacles that we face on a day-to-day basis. Working closely with our operational teams, Health and Safety will ensure that safety and the environment is at the top of the mind for all team members and at the forefront of all daily activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a culture of safety excellence throughout the business.

• Assess and develop Safety and Environmental programs that meet or exceed regulatory standards.

• Liaison with environmental regulatory bodies throughout North America.

• Provide recommendations on the transportation, storage and processing of non-hazardous and hazardous waste.

• Develop, conduct, and evaluate safety training. Familiarity with PowerBI, Enablon and Learning Tracking Tools.

• Support operations in conducting incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies.

• Identify, analyze, and control hazards and risk mitigation measures

• Review, report and tend to injuries, property damages and environmental events.

• Conduct audits and inspections to evaluate safe work practices and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

• Communicate with employees and managers regarding insurance claims.

• Maintain a working knowledge of safety theory, regulations, and company policy.

• Review the record keeping process and branch compliance folders.

• Generate monthly NSC and safety subject matter and annual themes.

• Conduct random audits in each division.

• Support all aspects of the Environment, Health and Safety Management System Framework.

• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.

• Travel to sites, as required.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health or related field.

• 10 - 15 years’ experience in EH&S or related field.

• Knowledge of North American environmental policies and regulations.

• Possess valid driver’s license.

• Combination of education and/or experience.

• Strong understanding of NSC rules and regulations.

• Ability to identify and evaluate hazards to develop hazard control systems.

• Proven safety leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire.

• Experience in training and curriculum development.

• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and employees.

• Ability to write and understand reports and correspondence. Business acumen would be a benefit

• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge necessary to solve safety related problems.

Additional Working Conditions + Physical Demands:

· Work in indoor environment 60% of the time, remainder of time will be spend outdoors at hauling companies, transfer stations, and landfill or other physical locations

· Environmental noise level is usually moderate to loud

· Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles

· Travel is required within continental USA

What We Offer:

Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:

● Health: 4 medical plan options including a HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.

● Wellness:Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services, Paid time off

● Financial: 401(k) with an employer match and competitive wages

● Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and

dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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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 [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.