Environmental Jobs in Kitchener, ON

The Regional Manager Emergency Response is an Ontario based leadership position at GFL Environmental Services. A successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring emergency response operations in a fast-paced environment. This professional role focuses on emergency preparedness training and seamless response execution. The role ensures rapid compliant and effective response to environmental incidents spills fires natural disasters and other critical events that may impact people property and / or the environment. The Regional Manager will work closely with business units and operations managers across Ontario to ensure the highest level of emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership and support to required business units and operations management
• Support day to day operations in making sound decisions focusing on safety customer service and professional execution
• Understand GFL assets and where growth opportunities exist to keep up with technology advancements
• Support business unit leaders with budget development forecasting and monthly P&L reviews
• Work regional leadership team in review and development of safe operating procedures to be utilized across Canada
• Work with business unit leaders asset specialists and regional management on capital planning and deployment
• Work with regional management team on national contracts and service agreements
• Liasson with fire departments and emergency services to develop mutual aid relationships focused on hazardous materials
• Lead GFLs emergency response program including planning readiness execution and post-incident review.
• Fulfill required positions during high-risk or large-scale events that may include Incident Commander Technical Advisor and / or command staff positions
• Direct and support regional response teams while coordinating internal and external resources during emergencies.
• Partner with Operations Safety Compliance Environmental and Communications teams to ensure an integrated and effective response.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies (e.g. Ministry of Environment Transport Canada Environment Canada) during incidents investigations and audits.
• Manage vendor relationships with third-party emergency responders environmental consultants and approved contractors.
• Track and report key performance metrics (e.g. response times incident impacts corrective actions) and lead after-action reviews / root cause analyses.
• Provide technical guidance on spill response containment remediation and recovery in compliance with local provincial and federal laws.
• Support risk assessments site audits and emergency preparedness evaluations across GFL locations.
• Contribute to financial performance including P&L oversight and CAPEX submissions for maintaining response equipment and resources.
• Continuously monitor staffing levels and capacity needs to ensure efficient and safe responses.
• Represent Emergency Response in regulatory insurance and industry forums including delivery of formal presentations as required.
• Collaborate with all GFL divisions to support ER and risk-based work within the assigned region while making sound decisions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Certifications (Preferred)

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1