Shauna-Rae Swanson: Driven by a passion for people

When Shauna-Rae Swanson studied social work at university, she had no idea that the people skills she was learning were going to be applied to a career in safety training. Today she is GFL’s regional Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) manager for British Columbia. Swanson’s life path took an unexpected turn, when shortly after graduating […]

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Grow For Life: Vancouver Island empowers employee growth

At GFL Environmental, our Grow For Life philosophy emphasizes the significance of personal goals while actively supporting employees in shaping their desired careers. Our Vancouver Island team models these values by empowering its employees to thrive.  In recent years, the branch has focused on fostering employee development to meet the demands of larger contracts and […]

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Guy Tomlinson’s unforgettable Full Circle moment

In an instant, GFL Commercial Director Guy Tomlinson’s world was turned upside down. What had once been a familiar cycling route transformed into a nightmare when a speeding car veered off the road and struck him, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.    “I wouldn’t be here today without the heroic actions of STARS Air Ambulance,” Guy […]

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