Summary The Specialized Services Onsite Leader will lead a team of highly trained individuals who handle the company’s most dynamic projects. The leader will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing major projects, training technicians, and fostering professional business relationships while consistently looking for ways to expand services provided. This individual will be highly motivated, coachable and willing to obtain further training while always displaying a positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities Accountable for upholding the GFL safety and service standards within the division
Coordinate service on site and oversee work performed for safety and quality excellence including understanding scopes of work and leading without deviation.
Coach, mentor and train technicians and other personnel from various divisions
Setup, execute and close major projects within Specialized Services while working to exceed customer expectations. Inclusive of tank cleanings, confined space entries, decontamination, specialty waste packaging, chemical handling, transferring, and neutralization.
Assist with incident investigations including corrective action development
Promote and lead GFL’s safety programs by conducting safety meetings, safe work plans and job hazard assessments
Engage in site visits with clients and collect appropriate information to ensure project success
Lead company initiatives while always displaying a positive attitude
Track daily project hours, consumables, waste disposal volumes, etc. and report accurately to Project Manager
Lead major industrial plant shutdowns including planning work, leading operations, and compiling required documentation for project closure
Service the railway industry including leadership of railcar cleanings, transloads, and more.
Active member of the emergency response team
Overlap with environmental remediation services including working with excavation equipment
Professionally represent GFL
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Meticulous, organized and motivated
Excellent communication skills




Team player with a positive attitude
Able to take direction and follow through on instructions
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast paced setting
Knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to operate industrial equipment
Excellent at analyzing and problem solving
Dedicated to coaching and mentoring personnel
Physically fit and able to work long hours
Mandatory travel across the regional area, including overnight stays. Travel frequency depends on emergency response and specialized project demands
Training Vacuum Truck and/or Power Washing Experience
Knowledge of WHMIS controlled product and TDG
Confined Space Entry and Rescue CPR, First Aid, AED Fall Arrest H2S Ground Disturbance – Supervisory Level Forklift Aerial Work Platform Skidsteer Loader SABA and SCBA including Fit Testing Advanced Air Monitoring Leadership for safety excellence Tankcar Specialist Required Hazardous Materials Training Advanced Emergency Response Training which may include: Anhydrous Ammonia, Chlorine, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Flammable Liquids, etc
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.
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.
At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

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📌 Field Operations Supervisor (Saskatchewan)
🏢 GFL Environmental
📍 Saskatchewan