District Manager I

Waste Management; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a District Manager I to oversee day-to-day operations. This role entails managing multiple sites, performance metrics, and personnel decisions while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree or relevant experience in a supervisory position. Benefits include medical, dental, and a competitive compensation package. If you're self-directed with strong communication skills, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Company match on RRSP

Qualifications

• Experience in a role with supervisory and P&L responsibility.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and support drivers for safety and service.
• Ensure compliance with company and OHS standards.
• Conduct root-cause investigations for injuries and incidents.
• Oversee department personnel needs and manage employee performance.
• Participate in P&L reviews and budget management.
• Interact with local agencies to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory skills

P&L accountability

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

District Manager I is responsible for managing the day-to-day collection operations of a single site, multiple sites, a single line of business or multiple lines of business. The role establishes and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost‑management processes, and is responsible for P&L. Operation Managers and/or District Operations Managers will report directly to this role.

Location

2332 Lennox and Addington County Rd 41, Roblin, ON K0K 2W0

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the District’s day‑to‑day operations and provides daily support to drivers to ensure safety, service, and savings.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company, OHS, and other standards and regulations.
• Ensures thorough root‑cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Formulates short‑term and long‑term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Collection Operations.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or, in lieu of post‑secondary education, a High School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Two years in a role with supervisory and P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirements).
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the logistics/transportation industry in a leadership capacity.
• Union experience an asset.
• Self‑directed and accountable, with the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Transparent, reliable team player who builds strong working relationships across departments.

Physical Requirements

Combination of office and field environment; routine use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copy machines). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, company match on RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

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