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GESI is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Operations Integration Specialist to support Operations in Canada & USA-someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.\nAbout Us\nGFL Environmental Services Inc. (\"GESI\") is a high-growth environmental services company recently carved out of GFL Environmental Inc. Backed by leading private equity firms, GESI delivers liquid waste, industrial cleaning, and soil remediation services across North America through a vertically integrated platform of over 230 sites and a fleet of 1,800+ vehicles. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a strategic and empathetic Operations Integration Specialist to lead the transition experience for our newly acquired companies. In this role, you will be the \"bridge\" that connects new teams to GFL Environmental Services culture, systems, and processes.\nYou will not just be managing checklists; you will be designing the \"Day 1\" experience and beyond. Your primary focus will be creating seamless training curriculums and onboarding journeys that allow acquired employees to feel welcome, informed, and productive immediately after a deal closes.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Integration Strategy & Planning\n Playbook Development: Build and maintain a scalable \"Acquisition Onboarding Playbook\" that can be adapted for deals of different sizes (e.g., acquisition-hires vs. large mergers).\nDue Diligence Support: Partner with the M&A team during the due diligence phase to assess the target company’s current tools, culture, and skill gaps to prepare a readiness plan.\n Timeline Management: Create detailed project plans for \"Day 1\" (Close Date) through \"Day 90,\" ensuring all training milestones are met without disrupting business continuity.\n2. Training & Systems Migration\nGap Analysis: Conduct rapid needs assessments to identify the gap between the acquired team’s current skills and GFL’s tech stack/processes.\n Curriculum Design: Collaborate with functional leads (Sales, Operations, Finance) to design role-specific training \nDelivery: Facilitate or coordinate live training sessions, webinars, and self-paced e-learning to ensure rapid adoption of our internal tools.\n3. Onboarding & Cultural Immersion\nCultural Harmonization: Act as a culture ambassador, helping acquired employees understand GFL’s values while respecting and celebrating the heritage of their original company.\nBuddy Programs: Implement mentorship/buddy systems connecting acquired employees with long-tenured staff to foster organic networking.\n4. Change Management & Communication\nFeedback Loops: C onduct pulse surveys and listening tours 30, 60, and 90 days post-acquisition to identify friction points and adjust the integration strategy accordingly.\nRetention Focus: Identify key talent within acquired groups and ensure they receive \"white glove\" onboarding support to mitigate attrition risks.\nWhat We’re Looking For (Qualifications)\nRequired Experience\n5+ years of experience in Organization Development, L&D (Learning & Development), M&A Integration, or Project Management.\nProven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.\nExperience designing training materials or onboarding workflows for diverse audiences.\n\nPreferred Experience\nDirect experience working on Post-Merger Integration (PMI) teams.\nExperience in Waste Management, Project Management, Skills & Competencies\nHigh EQ & Empathy: Ability to navigate the anxiety and uncertainty that acquired employees often feel.\nStrategic Agility: Capable of switching between high-level strategy (planning the roadmap) and tactical execution (hosting a training session).\nData-Driven: Ability to define KPIs for integration success (e.g., \"Order to Cash,\" \"System Adoption Rates\").\nTravel expectations 50 to 80 percent \nWhat We Offer\nWhy join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:\nHealth: 4 medical plan options including a HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.\nWellness: Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services, Paid time off\nFinancial: 401(k) with an employer match and competitive wages\nCulture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities\nJoin us and become part of \"Team Green\" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!\n#GFLTalent\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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