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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.\nKey Accountabilities\nOverall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.\nExecutes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations.\nLiaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining.\nWork closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. \nDirect 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. \nDevelop and execute bundled service strategies, leveraging both vacuum and industrial cleaning capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions for clients. \nMonitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.\nPrepares annual budget, monthly forecasts and other business reports as required.\nParticipates 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.\nManage and provide leadership for front line managers, supervisors and direct reporting employees.\nManage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and educate employees on any safety issues.\nEnsure any customer complaints and concerns in the District are resolved.\nReview all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis.\nAssist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures.\nOversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.\nPerform sales in house and sales calls when required.\nOther duties as directed or required.\nRequirements and Qualifications\nUniversity degree in business, science or engineering; or equivalent work experience.\nMinimum 5 years in an Operations or Business leadership role.\nA 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. \nValid Drivers License. \nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nDemonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.\nStrong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.\nExceptional business acumen.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.\nStrong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.\nStrong computer skills.\nExcellent team player.\nExcellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change.\nGFL Benefits\nCompetitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future. \nIndustry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits-with premiums fully covered by GFL. \nAccess to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.\nPaid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.\nA positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.\nWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nGFL 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  \nPlease 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.\nThis hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. 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