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. 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. 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.

Troubleshoot & Resolve: Act as the primary technical expert to instantly diagnose and address complex operational and equipment issues.

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.

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., While landfill experience is an asset, a robust background in similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.

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. 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.

📌 Head of Creative Project Management (Edmonton)
🏢 GFL Environmental
📍 Edmonton