Area Manager

Socket.dev; Peace River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Health Savings

Wellness programs

Savings plan

Career progression

Referral program

Safety standards

Community initiatives

Job summary

SECURE is seeking an Area Manager to lead safe, efficient operations across its waste processing facilities in Peace River region. You will set the safety culture, develop facility teams, oversee training and competencies, and monitor KPIs and business needs.

You will work with the General Manager, Operations to ensure regulatory compliance and effective communication across the Area. This field-based role requires travel between Peace River, Rainbow Lake, Valleyview and High Prairie sites.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in waste management facilities or related operations.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with clean driving record.
• Valid industry safety tickets and certifications.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven leadership, guidance, coaching, and staff development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to prepare technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, company applications, and corporate safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, effective, and efficient day-to-day operations of SECURE’s waste processing facilities.
• Monitor facility throughput, KPIs, performance metrics, and daily volume balances.
• Provide operational guidance and troubleshooting support to Operators.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resources, improve processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop facility teams, oversee staffing, training, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Ensure health, safety & environmental compliance and incident investigations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, regulators, and communities; support budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Independent decision-making

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Company applications

Safety systems

Job description

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As the Area Manager, you will play an integral role in leading safe, effective, and environmentally responsible operations across SECURE’s waste processing facilities.As a people leader, you will set the culture, lead and develop facility teams, oversee training and competencies, and monitor operational performance, KPIs, and business requirements.

You will work closely with the General Manager, Operations, to support operational excellence, ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements, and effectively communicate critical information across the Area.

This position will oversee SECURE’s Peace River, Rainbow Lake, Valleyview andHigh Prairie waste processing facilities.

The Team

You’ll be part of SECURE’s operations leadership team, providing direction and oversight to facility teams across the Area. You will set the tone for a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, customer service, collaboration, and accountability. Through your leadership, you will ensure SECURE’s mission, vision, and values are reflected in the day-to-day operations across the Area.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role that operates primarily on a Monday-to-Friday schedule, with the expectation of being available to support occasional on-call and emergency operational needs. The position requires regular travel between the Peace River, Rainbow Lake, and High Prairie facilities, along with flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as business needs require. Candidates must be prepared to work in challenging environments, including outdoors in all weather conditions and in support of emergency response requirements.

A Day in The Life

Operational Management

• Oversee the safe, effective, and efficient day-to-day operations of SECURE’s waste processing facilities.
• Monitor facility throughput, KPIs, performance metrics, and daily volume balances.
• Provide operational guidance and troubleshooting support to Operators.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resources, improve processes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide guidance, training, coaching, and support to ensure employees perform their duties effectively and safely.
• Oversee employee orientations, competency assessments, required training, and safety tickets.
• Oversee staffing, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Lead by example in promoting SECURE’s safety culture and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure employees and contractors follow SECURE’s policies, Code of Practice, Life Saving Rules, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee hazard assessments, Safe Work Permits, safety meetings, incident investigations, emergency response planning, audits, and required documentation.

Customer Relations & Business Performance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, regulatory authorities, municipalities, and community members.
• Support operational budgets, forecasts, cost management, and opportunities to improve performance and profitability.
• Maintain effective communication with the General Manager, Operations, regarding operational performance, challenges, and business priorities.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in waste management facilities, industrial landfills, pipeline operations, or a related industry.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
• Valid industry safety tickets and certifications.
• Ability to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership, guidance, coaching, and support to staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, company applications, and corporate safety systems.
• Strong operational knowledge and the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and resolve issues effectively.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:

• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan

• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.