Our Estimating and Projects Department is looking for an Estimator to join its team in Mississauga! We are looking for a skilled, educated, responsible and reliable candidate to provide support to our growing team. Key Responsibilities: Work with business development and project team members when deciding on project bidding options/decisions. Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Ability to determine key variables for cost and other estimates. Conduct thorough research and investigation to obtain data on labour costs, materials costs, etc. Perform various levels of risk analysis associated with project costing. Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.). Provide consultation on project planning (schedules, labour needs, time requirements, etc.). Resolve various discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Present prepared estimate(s) by assembling and displaying numerical and description information. Prepare special reports as needed while summarizing information and trends. Travel to job sites in order to gather information to assist in the estimating process. Evaluate a product's cost-effectiveness and/or profitability. Make recommendations on methods to ensure projects are more cost-effective and/or profitable. Follow all established organizational policies and procedures. Support the vision and values of the organization. Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence. Perform work safely, so as not to endanger oneself or others. Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others. Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act. Participate in team/staff meetings when required. Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Familiarity with financial and project management principles. In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas. Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities. Extreme attention to detail and thoroughness in his/her work. Must have direct project supervision and/or leadership experience in the environmental, industrial and/or emergency services field. Abilities to liaise with various departmental team members in order to investigate details and gather key pieces of information related to project estimation. Progressive experience in the environmental or waste management industry is considered an asset. Solid understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation as it relates to remediation and waste management projects (an asset). Demonstrated efficiency and time management abilities with respect to his/her work. Above average communication and interpersonal skills, with strong ability to negotiate outcomes that to the greatest extent possible meet the needs of all parties. #GFLTalent 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
