About the Company Walker Industries ("Walker" or the "Company") is a fifth-generation family-owned business, founded in 1887, with approximately1,200employeesworkingacross North America. Throughoutitshistory,thecompanyhasremained committedtodoingtherightthingforemployees,customers,theenvironment,andthecommunitiesitisproudto call home. Walker’svisionistobuildasustainablefuture,together. Thatmeansworkingwithneighbours,customers,regulatory authorities and employees to safely build and service communities across Canada and the U. S. Walker’sthreeoperatingdivisions, Environmental, Aggregates&Construction;,and Emulsionscontainarangeof socially and environmentally responsible operations that individually and collectively work to achieve sustainable growth. Supporting the infrastructure of communities means always considering the future. For Walker, sustainability goesbeyond social responsibility or ethics. It is what drives Walker to innovate and become pioneers. Walker’sthreeoperatingdivisions, Environmental, Aggregates&Construction;,and Emulsionscontainarangeof socially and environmentally responsible operations that individually and collectively work to achieve sustainable growth. Supporting the infrastructure of communities means always considering the future. For Walker, sustainability goesbeyond social responsibility or ethics. It is what drives Walker to innovate and become pioneers. ENVIRONMENTAL Walker’s Environmental Division, comprised of multiple business units, provides critical services and infrastructureforcommunitiestorecoverresources,managewaste,andgeneraterenewableenergy,all contributing to a circular economy. Organic Resource Recovery: Walkerisa Canadianleaderinrecoveringorganicwaste. The Companyturnsleaf,yardandfoodwaste intosustainablesoilsandmulches,biosolidsintofertilizers,woodwasteintoawidearrayofproducts, and turns grease trap waste into renewable energy and soil amendments. Asthelargestcomposterin Ontario, Walkersellsapproximately350,000tonnesofengineeredsoilsand mulch tolandscapers, nurseries andretailers. Its 12-acre compostingfacility in Thorold, Ontarioand its 100- acresitein Arthur, Ontario Walkerutilizethepatented GORE®technologytorecoverapproximately 250,000 tonnes of organic materials annually. The Company’s Thorold and Arthur composting facilities utilize a combination of open-windrow composting and the GORE® Composting System to process and manage materials in accordance with composting regulations and guidelines. The Environmental Division has an additional sites located across Ontario and to process wood wastes to be blended with composttoproducehigh-qualitysustainablesoilandmulchproductsthusreturningcarbonbackinto the soil. Walkeralsooperatesbiosolidstreatmentfacilitiesfrom Halifaxto Sudburythatturnsewagesludgeinto fertilizers. These sites employ the N-Viro® process, which utilizes a waste productout of the cement industry to convert biosolids into fertilizers. Walker is the largest national grease trap company in Canada, workingto convertraw material into renewableenergy. Greaseinterceptorwastecollectedby Walker Grease Trap Servicesistransportedto anaerobicdigesterstotransformfats,oilandgreaseintoavaluableresource. Someanaerobicdigesters produce electricity to supply the grid while others produce biogas to supply pipelines with residuals used for soil amendments. Waste Services: Walker’s Waste Services offers awiderangeof solutions forprivatebusinesses,institutions,residents andmunicipalpartners. Itprovidesafullrangeoftrucking,transferanddisposalservicesforsolidnon- hazardous waste, as well as residential drop-off locations for waste and recyclables for residents of Niagara and Halton regions. Walker recycles and reintegrates materials like wood waste, railway ties, asphalt shingles and clean soils, converting them into current products and renewable energy. Its clean, organized sites are carefully managed and engineered for today’s stringent standards to protect the surrounding environment while producing premium quality products. Renewable Energy: Walker recognizes the opportunity for modern landfills to recover a significant energy resource. The Company’s Environmentaldivision,inpartnershipwith Comcor Environmental Limited,developslandfill gas utilization and control projects across Canada, transforming landfill gas methane into heat and electricity used by local industries and the municipal power grid. Walker has developed a number of landfillgastoelectricityprojectsandhascommencedthreesignificantrenewableenergyinitiativesthat will generate over 1,500,000 GJ of clean energy per year. In March 2026, Walker acquired Escarpment Renewables and Maryland Farms Biogas facilities, which added additional organics processing and biogas generation strategic capability to the group. Walker plans to build out this strategic capability with substantial investment in the coming years to significantly expand the Escarpment Renewables Anaerobic Digestion site. AGGREGATES & CONSTRUCTION Walker supports the infrastructure of Ontario through the supply of aggregates, construction materials and services. Itisthelargestindependentaggregateproducer in Ontario, offeringafullrangeofcrushed limestone, sand and gravel products with locations inthe Niagara, Essex, Simcoe, Grey and Bruce counties. The company alsoprovidesconstructionmaterialsandservicesacross Ontariothroughits Walker Constructionsubsidiarywith locations in Niagara Falls, Hanover and Owen Sound. Walker offers afull range of road and parking lot construction, road rehabilitation and reconstruction, commercial and industrial site development, hot mix asphalt paving, and road and sewer work for the provincial, municipal and ICI sectors. EMULSIONS Walkerdevelopscustomemulsionssolutionsforitscustomers’uniqueneeds. Usingadvancedchemistriesand technologies, Walker Emulsions creates innovative and sustainable wax and asphalt emulsions used across a widearrayofmanufacturingandconstructionapplications,includingroadbuildingandresurfacing,woodand forest products, insulation, food packaging and more. With manufacturing facilities in Burlington, Ontario;
Orangeburg, South Carolina;
and Portland, Oregon, Walker is strategically positioned to serve the pulp and paper, engineered wood products, gypsum board, fiberglass, janitorial, automotive, and road construction industries in North America with worldwide distribution capabilities. Walker is committed to contributing to the social, economic and environmental well-beingof each of its communities. Embracing its role of being a good neighbour, Walker actively builds and nourishes strong partnershipstosupportenvironmental,health,culturalandeducationalinitiativesthatareimportanttoits communities and their employees who live there. POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Vice President reports directly to the President& CEO andis amember of the Executive Committee.



Theincumbentprovidesleadership,directsthestrategicplanningforgrowthofbusinessunits within the Environmental Division and is accountable for the profit and loss for the Division. The Executive Vice Presidenthasultimateresponsibilityforcommercialandoperationalaspectsofthe Division. They will maintain a sharp focus on delivering operational results that grow revenue and margins, instilling a continuousimprovementmindset. Thesuccessfulcandidatewillidentifyandguidetheorganizationtowardthe deployment of tools, systems, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sales and operations, to support customer acquisition and retention, revenue and profit growth. Theincumbentwillalsoensurethatthe Environmental Divisionachievesthehighesthealthandsafety, environmental, and quality standards to support the company’s vision of sustainable growth. Thisleaderisastrategicthinkerwhohasbuiltandledteams,improvedtheireffectivenessandgrownmargins organically and through acquisitions. The individual has acted as aplayer/coach with their teams and been a trusted partner with stakeholders that include management teams, shareholders, community groups and leaders, customers, suppliers and potential acquisition targets. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Reports to President&Chief; Executive Officer Direct reports VPWaste Servicesand Business Development VP Soiland Mulch General Manager–Energyand Tech Services General Manager–Biosolids General Manager - Liquid Resource Recovery Sr. Director-Operations Business Process Manager Business&Pricing; Analyst Executive Assistant Other Key Relationships Boardof Directors Community Stakeholders Executive Committee Members KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The EVPofthe Environmental Divisionwillbeleadingmultiplebusinesses,whicharetosomeextentstandalone but are linked within Walker’s commitment and vision to responsibly manage andrecover waste resources to supportacirculareconomy. Inthatcontext,the EVPwillneedtohave:i)abiastoexecution;
Andii)acoaching, mentoring and advising style. Giventhenumberanddiversityofbusinesseswithinthe Divisionandthesupportingstructure,thekeyrolefor the EVP will be to develop and guide strategic priorities and growth of each operating unit. Theincumbentwillbeatrustedadvisorandmentor,anaskerofquestionsandaunifyingforcethatunderstands linkages between Divisionalbusiness units and across Walker more broadly. They will drive development of a proactive, trust-based culture across the Division that is consistent with the broader Walker culture. Thesuccessfulcandidatewillsitonthe Walker Executive Teamandwillbeexpectedtobecollaborative,a partnertoother Executiveteammembers,andalwaysfocusedonthebroader Walkermissionandvision. Strategy: Workwiththe Division’sseniorleadershipteamtorefineandcommunicategoalsandaclearstrategyto achieve them. Identifyandexploitmarketopportunitiesthatdrawupon Walker’scompetitiveadvantagesandcapabilities in a growing market in order to achieve strategic, financial and operational goals. Workswiththeexecutiveteamtodrive Walker’smulti-decadevisionof"Buildinga Sustainable Future, Together" while aligning the Divisional strategy with this vision. Develops and fosters strategic alliances with existing and potential customers, government agents, neighboursandindustryassociatestomanageandresolveissues,promotesapositivecorporateimageand identify potential business opportunities. Sources,investigatesandpromotesproductdevelopmentandpotentialbusinessopportunitiestoexpand market share, increase business growth and revenue. Operations Excellence: Driveorganizationalcapability. Workwith Environmental Divisionleaderstoensureoptimalmanagementof the processes, systems and technology platforms, in respect to sales, customer management, routing, servicing, invoicing, procurement, financial planning and analytics, and workforce management. Reducecomplexitywhereappropriateanddriveagilityindecision-making. Ensurethattherequired processes, systems and controls are in place to guarantee profitable success. Providehandsonleadershiponmajorprojectssuchaslicenseexpansions,capitalprojectsandacquisitions to impart expertise and ensure a smooth transition. Evaluate,analyzeandinterpretmonthlyandyear-to-datefinancialstatementstodevelopstrategicplansfor the Division. Prepare,reviewandapprovebudgetsandcapitalrequeststoensurebusinessunitsareoperatingatoptimal efficiency. Preparecapitalbudgets,financialperformancereports,andnewbusinessopportunities,includingjoint ventures to present to President, and Board of Directors. Visitjobsitestoensureadherencetospecifications,budgetaryconstraintsandtimelines. Providesoversighttoensureoveralldivisionaloperationscomplywithallhealthandsafety,labourand environmental regulatory requirements. Growth: Linksthe Division’sstrategytoaclearexecutionplanthatbuildsuponitsstrengthstoaccelerateprofitable growth. Key elements of the plan may include product and service innovation, go-to-market model and capabilitydevelopment,geographicexpansion/footprintoptimization,talentandperformancemetrics development. Integratesacquisitionstoensuresynergiesareachievedandtargetedvalueisdelivered. Talentand Culture: Takesanactivetalentmanagementapproachtoensureanengaged,stableandproductivemanagement team. Onboard,mentor,andinspire Divisionleaderstoachievehighlevelsofperformance. Maintainand enhance competency levels and identify future training requirements. Structuretheteamanddelegatedeliverytothe Division’smanagementwhileretainingoverall accountability for performance. Fosterastrongandcohesiveteamenvironment. Provideemployeeswiththeauthority,accountability, training,information,andresourcestoachievetheirfullpotentialandsuccessfullydriveperformance. Set a leadership tone thatembodies the company’s culture in alignmentwith broader Walker values and priorities. Reinforcethecompany’sculture,preservingitsessencewhileevolvingtopositionthe Divisionfor the future. Competitive Landscape: Understandindustrydirection,relevantregulatoryenvironment,competitors,channeldevelopments,value drivers, and evolving customer needs to ensure that the Environmental Division can properly capitalize on landscape changes. Attendandactivelyparticipateinindustryassociations,conventions,andseminarstomaintaincurrent market knowledge, promote business opportunities and foster strategic alliance partner relations. Developpositivetrust-basedrelationshipswithcommunitymembers,municipalities, Indigenouscommunity partners, and politicians at all levels to reflect Walker’s partnership approach. DESIRED OUTCOMES ABoard-sponsored Environmental Divisionstrategy,includingfinancialandoperationalgoalsand implementation plan, that is clear and will deliver accelerated growth and value creation.



Earlyandsustainedrespectfulandtrust-basedrelationshipswiththe Company’scurrentleadersina manner that motivates them and ensures continuity of leadership. Continuedrefinementofanalreadyeffectiveandefficientoperationalmodelensurethatasthe Company scales up, it does so in a manner that achieves operating leverage and EBITDA margin expansion. Leadthe Walker Energyteam(Escarpment Renewables)capitalexpansionandcommercialplan. Assessoperationsandcreateanorganicgrowthplan(aspartofthe5-yearstrategicplan)thatcontinues improvement in operational efficiencies, procurement, quality control and sales excellence. Candidate Profile Thisrolerequiresavalues-drivenleader,alignedwith Walker’scorevalueprinciplesofresilience,environmental stewardship, accountability, community, and humility—someone who leads with care and integrity while delivering results. Safety is Walker’s toppriority, andthe EVPmustlead acultureof care and accountability to ensure the highest levels of health and safety are achieved across the division. Themandateistodrivesustainablegrowth,strengthenmarketleadership,anddeliveroperationalexcellence across a portfolio of businesses. The successful candidate will bringdeep experience managing P&Ls; across diverse operations, with the ability to integrate both commercial and operational best practices to improve performance and scale the business. Akeyfocusoftheroleistheabilitytotranslatestrategyintoexecution,developingclearbusinessstrategiesand enablingteams to deliver against them. This includes leading through complexity and change, ensuring that major initiatives and capitalprojects are deliveredon time, on budget, and tothe highest quality andsafety standards, in evolving business conditions. Operatingwithinamatrixedenvironment,theleadermustprioritizeenterprise-widesuccessoverindividual business unit performance, fostering alignment and collaboration across the organization. Equally important is the ability to build and lead high-performing, strengths-based teams, creating an environmentthatbothsupportsandconstructively challenges leadersto performattheirbest. The role requiresabalanceoflong-termstrategicthinkingandshort-termexecution,ensuringsustainablegrowth without compromising relationships, culture, or future opportunities. Ultimately, this is an opportunity toleada critical business platform where success is defined not only by financialperformancebutalsobytheabilitytodelivermeaningfulcustomervalueandstrengthencommunities. IDEAL EXPERIENCE P&LLeaderacross; Multiple Business Units Aproven P&Lleaderwhohasdemonstrablygrownabusinessandhasaclearrecordofvaluecreationacross; businesses with complexityand relevant scale. Complexity is inclusive of multi-market and multi-channel operations, along with regulatory sensitivity and high CAPEX expansions. B-to-BIndustrial/Field Services Successful past executive leadership experience within a B-to-B industrial services environment, ideally with fieldservicecharacteristicsandservingasimilarcustomergroups. Fieldoperationsincluderegional-basedhubs along with large site operations. People Leadership Apeople-orientedleader,withademonstratabletrackrecordforgrowingorganizationalcapacitybydrivinga collaborativeandengagingculture,ultimatelyelevatingindividualperformanceandeffectivenessoftheteam. Abletorelateacrossalllevelsoftheorganizationandexperiencebuilding,engaging,optimizing,and leading a high-performing, distributed workforce. Possess robust people-leadership skills and a high level of emotional intelligence. Cross-Functional Collaboration&Operational; Excellence Strongtrack record partnering with commercial, supply chain, and operations teams to improve production throughput,productquality,healthandsafety,andcommunityengagement. Experienceddrivingserviceand productionprocess improvement, standardization, productivity, and asset optimization, while maintaining a high-level of responsiveness to customer requirements. CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES Driving Results Enableshigherperformancebyincrementallyimprovingapproachesbasedoncalculatedrisksandbenefits. Benchmarksownperformanceagainstindustrybestpractices. Proactivelyseekstoimproveprocessesandimplementbestinclasssolutions,raisingqualityand productivity in a calculated way. Willinglytakesresponsibilityfor Divisionperformance. Leading People Has a "coaching" management and leadership style that helps ensure development of the team, while allowing management to continue to work with reasonable independence. Shows respect for what has been accomplished by the current team. Communicates long-term direction and collaborates with team on how to achieve it. Delegatesstrategicobjectivestothewholeteamwithclearandexplicitintent;
Knowsthepreciselevelof challenge and how individual team members will handle it. Setsupforumsorpracticestoreinforceindependentandopencommunicationamongteammembers. Holds people accountable for their commitments and leads by example. Hands-on, high energy and entrepreneurial;
The successful candidatewill show initiative, ambition, drive and be service oriented. Strategic Thinking Intellectuallyacuteandstrategicinorientationusingdataandanalyticstodrivedecision-making. Looksbeyondbasicmetricstothinkstrategicallywhenmakingcommercialdecisions. Evaluatesthewider commercial impact of decisions beyond the short-term. Revisesstrategy,proposesnewdirectionsforthebusinesslinkedtotheevolvingmarketplace. Challengesassumptionsandconventionalwisdomwithspecific,supported,andreasonedproposals. Contributestothedevelopmentofanorganizationalstrategyandjustifiesitwithmarketinsight. Thinks3-5yearsaheadintothenextbusinesscycle,theevolvingfutureofmarket/marketsegments,and long-term, sustainable value creation. Collaborating and Influencing Facilitatesdiscussionstoenablepeopletocollaboratewitheachotherindependently;
Promotes collaboration across multiple parties. Identifiesandmeetswithkeyplayersandstakeholderstohelpthemshapeaconsensuscollectively, compromising as necessary for results. Developsexplicitunderstandingofwhichrelationshipsaremostimportanttotheorganizationandits stakeholders;
builds a network prioritizing relationships. Abletoinfluenceandpersuadepeople;
Hasself-confidenceandperseveranceandcanearntherespectof others. Fostering Customer Relationships Seeksregularcustomerfeedback,distinguishingpatternsspecifictocustomersegments. Identifiesopportunitiestoimprovecustomerserviceorofferings;
Solicitsandimplementsthebestideas from customer-facing employees. Identifieschangingcustomerneedsortrendsandworkstoaddressthem. Engagescustomersinjointproblemsolvingtobuildsupportforsolution. OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS A practical and direct individual whose ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, simply and convincingly can help determine what impact the financial implicationsofoperationalandstrategic decisions and events have on the Company. Abilitytosimplifyanissueandcoordinatetheeffortsofseveraldifferentpartiestowardacommongoal. Highlevelofleadershipandinterpersonalskills,highlycollaborative,andteamfocused. Areputationasaservantleaderwithstaffand #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Aug 27, 2026 Executive Vice President, Walker Environmental Group Niagara Falls, On, Canada
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