Commercial Waste Hauling Operations Supervisor

Waste Connections of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Medical benefits

Employee stock plan

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead our Commercial operations, supervising routes, transfer stations and licensed staff, ensuring safety and efficiency while coaching a team of four supervisors, dispatchers and an operations manager.

This 12-month contract with potential for permanency requires a DZ license, strong leadership, and a proactive safety mindset. You will coordinate schedules, conduct audits, and drive EH&S programs across Ontario facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid DZ license or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of OH&S and MTO regulations.
• Experience operating refuse collection equipment is an asset.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of commercial collection routes.
• Oversee transfer stations and staff.
• Review routing for financial and operational performance.
• Conduct operational audits for efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure drivers complete safety inspections.
• Plan and monitor employee schedules.
• Lead recruitment and training of new staff.
• Implement performance management and discipline.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain EH&S programs and regulatory compliance.

Skills

DZ License

Leadership

OH&S knowledge

Data entry

Analytical skills

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

General Description

As an Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role within our Commercial business units, working as a team of four Supervisors, three dispatchers and an operations Manager. You will oversee daily operations including our properties and transfer stations and ensuring the safe and efficient performance of DZ Drivers, loader operators and other commercially licensed laboring staff. Your responsibilities can include training new employees where applicable and relevant, employee observations, coaching, leading monthly safety meetings, and maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

You will be responsible for ensuring that safety, compliance, customer service, growth, sales, and financial targets are consistently met. Strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and professionalism are essential to success in this role.

This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of permanent employment.

As an operations Supervisor with us, the minimum responsibilities are:

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of multiple commercial collection routes.
• Supervise and manage the daily operations of our transfer stations and staff within those facilities.
• Review routing to assess financial and operational performance.
• Conduct operational audits to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure drivers complete daily safety and maintenance inspections for all company vehicles and equipment.
• Plan and monitor employee schedules, maintaining communication throughout the day until all routes are completed.
• Lead the recruitment process, including interviewing, selecting, and training new employees.
• Implement performance management processes, including progressive discipline as necessary.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations when necessary, including scene management, first incident reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
• Maintain and enforce Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) programs, including training, safety meetings, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, MTO regulations, and other applicable industry guidelines.

Schedule

Monday through Friday on a four slot rotating start/finish, currently 5am, 6am, 7am, 8am but subject to change as the business requires. Rotating Saturdays mornings on-site, currently every fourth week, subject to change. Holiday coverage on a rotating basis for all stat holidays, except Christmas Day & New Years Day, currently 8 based on calendar, two per year, subject to change.

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a valid DZ License
• Knowledge of OH&S and MTO regulations.
• Experience operating refuse collection equipment is an asset.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills.
• Union experience is an asset.
• A SAFETY-FIRST mindset with a proactive approach to workplace safety.
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to take initiative.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You’ll Get From Us

• Competitive Wages: Annual Salary of 75k-80k + 10% annual performance bonus
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.