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Waste Connections, Inc. is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily waste collection operations in Hamilton, Ontario. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and aiming to meet financial targets. We offer competitive wages, robust benefits, and a culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, and service.
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We are Waste Connectionsof 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.
As an Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role within our Collections business unit, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the safe and efficient performance of our drivers. Your responsibilities will include conducting driver observations, 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.
As an Operations Supervisor with us, the minimum responsibilities are:
Supervise and manage the daily operations of multiple waste collection routes.
Review daily route sheets to assess financial and operational performance.
Conduct operational audits and on-road driver observations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Ensure drivers complete daily safety and maintenance inspections for all company vehicles and equipment.
Collaborate with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries, exchanges, and equipment repairs.
Plan and monitor employee schedules and route assignments, 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, 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, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and other applicable industry guidelines.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.
Possession of or willingness to obtain a valid Class 3 driver’s license (or higher) and compliance with all DOT regulations.
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and MOE 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
Competitive Wages: 70k-80k annually PLUS a performance bonus of up to 10%
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 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.
BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN
People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future.
Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture.
At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.