District Manager - Industrial & Vacuum Services

Position Summary

The District Manager leads and grows the newly integrated Industrial & Vacuum Services division across the district, ensuring high standards in hydro excavation, hazardous and non-hazardous liquid waste transport, and specialized industrial cleaning. This role oversees day-to-day operations, including vacuum fleet dispatch, equipment utilization, technical cleaning projects, and field personnel management. Serving as a hands-on operational leader, the District Manager drives sales, key account relationships, and cost controls to ensure profitable performance. This position requires a highly adaptable leader who will collaborate with EHS, administrative teams, and Functional Managers to maximize equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and service excellence across all service lines.

Key Accountabilities

• Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining.
• Work closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Direct daily operations for hydro excavation, liquid waste transport, and industrial cleaning services, ensuring efficient scheduling, vehicle and crew dispatch, turnarounds, and optimal asset utilization for all vacuum trucks, high-pressure equipment, and support units.
• Develop and execute bundled service strategies, leveraging both vacuum and industrial cleaning capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• Prepares annual budget, monthly forecasts and other business reports as required.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Manage and provide leadership for front line managers, supervisors and direct reporting employees.
• Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and educate employees on any safety issues.
• Ensure any customer complaints and concerns in the District are resolved.
• Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis.
• Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures.
• Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Perform sales in house and sales calls when required.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• University degree in business, science or engineering; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an Operations or Business leadership role.
• A strong background in one or more of the following areas is required: Industrial Services (high-pressure cleaning, tank maintenance), Vacuum/Hydrovac operations, Waste Management, Oil and Gas, Construction, or Trucking/Fleet Management.
• Valid Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Exceptional business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits-with premiums fully covered by GFL.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
• Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.

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 [email protected]

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.