Special Projects Lead Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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About the role
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.
About GFL
At GFL Environmental, we’re Green For Life—committed to sustainability, customer service, and employee success. We are a network of 20,000+ employees across North America with diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities. Why Join GFL? 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 You’ll Do
Troubleshoot & Resolve: Act as the primary technical expert to instantly diagnose and address complex operational and equipment issues. Drive Reliability: Ensure our heavy earthworks, forestry, and gravel crushing equipment operate at peak efficiency. Oversee Field Operations: Provide leadership and on-site support for significant projects across Western Canada. Consult & Strategize: Partner with management to evaluate performance, implement process improvements, and drive strategic business outcomes.
What You Bring
Travel Commitment: Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan to support critical project sites. Deep Technical Expertise: 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. Problem-Solving Ability: A proven track record of instantly troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment or operational issues. Mobility: Must be available for significant travel throughout Western Canada. Commitment: Ability to work a schedule involving heavy overtime to ensure the success of critical projects. Independence: Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, autonomous environment and make sound, on-the-spot decisions. If you are a seasoned expert ready to take on a challenge that truly impacts our business, apply today! #GFLTalent
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
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.
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About GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.