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Key Responsibilities 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. 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 Bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences Emergency Management Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. Greater than 10 years of experience in emergency response and incident management preferably within waste management transportation or industrial services. Strong knowledge of Canadian Regulations related to TDG E2 and provincial spill reporting Proven experience leading emergency response teams in high-stakes fast-paced environments. Multi-branch or multi-region management experience. Ability to multi task supporting numerous emergency responses simultaneously Organized and administratively sound Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance including P&L oversight. Certifications (Preferred) Incident Command System (ICS) certification (100400 level). HAZWOPER or equivalent hazardous materials training. First Responder or Environmental Emergency Responder certification. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) knowledge or certification. Hazardous Materials NFPA 472 / 1072 or equivalent. E-Rail Safe Certificate. Transportation Specialist Rail Car Specialist and Road Tanker Specialist designations. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr