Full-Time

EHS Specialist

Posted on 9/11/2026

GFL

GFL

201-500 employees

Integrated solid waste collection and disposal

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada + 3 more

More locations: Brampton, ON, Canada | Calgary, AB, Canada | Edmonton, AB, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • The candidate must have communication skills and the ability to influence others.
  • The candidate must have experience using Microsoft Office or Google equivalents in a professional capacity.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and as a member of a team on projects.
  • The candidate must have business acumen, strong analytical skills, strategic thinking abilities, and an understanding of organizational behavior.
  • Knowledge or experience with ISN, Complyworks, Avetta, or Contractor Check is an asset.
  • Knowledge of applicable government regulations, environmental regulations, and safety compliance is an asset.
  • The candidate must have an undergraduate degree or diploma.
  • The candidate must hold a valid Class 5 or G license.
  • The candidate must have three to five years of related Health and Safety work experience.
  • The candidate must have strong computer, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have an excellent safety and health track record in programs and processes.
  • The candidate must have experience in training and education.
  • The candidate must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and form strong working relationships and partnerships.
  • The candidate must have knowledge of environmental and health and safety legislation.
  • Experience with TDG handling and transportation is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to remain calm in emergency situations.
Responsibilities
  • Support the organization's safety culture and environmental compliance efforts.
  • Work primarily with the Environmental Compliance team on the Safety and Environmental Management System and its day-to-day operations.
  • Act as the SEMS Leader by providing training, responding to inquiries about system functionality, responding to user requests, and updating system data.
  • Manage updates to EHS management system documentation and communicate revised processes to stakeholders.
  • Support reporting of EHS data and key performance indicators to the Corporate level.
  • Help maintain compliance sites such as ISN and Avetta.
  • Analyze issues by systematically gathering relevant information, considering a broad range of factors, understanding complex relationships, seeking input, and applying accurate logic.
  • Manage, analyze, and accurately report data from SEMS; understand user issues and explain solutions.
  • Assist with environmental auditing for conformance and compliance with regulatory, ISO 14001, and internal requirements.
  • Support audit activities involving environmental management and, where applicable, integrated safety management system audits.
  • Report on EHS information while working with multiple internal stakeholders.

WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$85.5M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • GFL raised 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.230 billion on April 29, 2026.
  • Frontier Waste and seven tuck-ins should add $425 million to $450 million annualized revenue.
  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 5.4% to $1.644 billion, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 29.1%.

What critics are saying

  • Hamilton seeks a court order shutting Stoney Creek landfill for up to two years.
  • Ontario fined GFL Environmental Services $130,000 on May 13, 2026 after a Pickering flash fire.
  • The open 2026 Teamsters election at GFL Everglades signals ongoing labor pressure in Illinois.

What makes GFL unique

  • GFL's 2026 footprint spans 18 U.S. states and Canada, with integrated collection-to-landfill assets.
  • Its 2026 tuck-in acquisitions, including Frontier Waste, deepen density in Texas and Western Canada.
  • The Miami Beach headquarters shift targets U.S. index eligibility while preserving Canadian incorporation and TSX listing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
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GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure for $6.4 billion, expanding its presence in Western Canada and North Dakota. The deal includes over 80 locations comprising 12 landfills, 55 waste treatment facilities, 12 recycling facilities, 98 injection wells and five transfer stations. Secure shareholders can choose $24.75 in cash, 0.4195 GFL subordinate voting shares, or a combination for each share held. Cash payments are capped at 20% of the total consideration, with GFL shares limited to 80%. GFL founder and CEO Patrick Dovigi said the acquisition will densify the company's Western Canada footprint and enhance its ability to offer comprehensive waste management services. The transaction requires shareholder approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

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Apr 13th, 2026
GFL to buy Secure Waste in $4.63 billion deal to boost Western Canada presence

Canadian waste management firm GFL Environmental said on Monday it would ​buy peer Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal worth about C$6.4 ‌billion ($4.63 billion), including debt, as it looks to deepen its presence in Western Canada.