Markham- ICI Operations Manager

Miller Waste Systems Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miller Waste Systems Inc. ICI Operations Manager will lead daily frontline operations across Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional services in Markham.

You will supervise dispatch, routing, and field teams, ensuring safe, on-time service and strict labour efficiency, budget adherence, and KPI achievement. Reporting to the District Manager, you will coordinate with maintenance, manage budgets, drive safety programs, and liaise with municipal partners to deliver reliable waste management

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a related managerial role with fiscal responsibility.
• Experience leading frontline operations; unionized environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of KPIs, labour management, and budget control.
• DZ Driver’s Licence (clean record) preferred.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with municipal contracts and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day frontline operations within ICI line, ensuring safe, efficient service.
• Manage dispatching, routing, driver scheduling, and workflow to meet commitments.
• Provide fiscal and operational leadership for Markham IC&I contracts within budgets.
• Lead operational planning for goals, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Supervise supervisors, dispatchers, admins, and drivers; coach and mentor.
• Ensure safety meetings and adherence to Health & Safety Act.
• Coordinate with maintenance for fleet reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Track productivity, route performance, KPIs, and issue monthly reports.
• Oversee WSIB claims, safety reporting, and incident tracking.
• Act as primary contact with municipal partners, stakeholders, and customers.
• Ensure all collection services are completed as scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

KPIs

Communication

Coaching

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

DZ Driver’s Licence (preferred)

Job description

ICI Operations Manager

Location

8050 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, Ontario

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To

District Manager

Start Date

Immediately

Hours

Monday to Friday, 5:30am start

Compensation

$95,000-$115,000 per annum

About Miller Waste Systems

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary

The ICI Operations Manager oversees daily frontline operations within the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional line of business, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time service delivery. The role leads dispatching, routing, and frontline teams while monitoring performance, safety compliance, and labour efficiency. Strong leadership, customer focus, and coordination with maintenance teams are essential to meeting service and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day frontline operations within the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional line of business, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery.
• Manage dispatching, routing, driver scheduling, and daily workflow coordination to meet service commitments and productivity targets.
• Provide both fiscal and operational leadership for the Markham District IC\&I contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and manage operations within approved financial parameters.
• Lead operational planning for goals, KPIs, and performance standards in alignment with Miller Waste Systems strategic objectives.
• Directly supervise and support supervisors, dispatchers, administrative staff, and frontline drivers through coaching, mentoring, and team-building initiatives.
• Manage performance of direct reports through regular feedback, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline where required.
• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure strict adherence to Miller Waste Systems safety policies, procedures, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure fleet reliability, equipment availability, and effective preventive maintenance practices.
• Track daily productivity, route performance, KPIs, and complete monthly variance analyses and operational reports.
• Oversee WSIB claims management, safety reporting, and incident tracking.
• Act as a primary point of contact with municipal partners, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Ensure all collection services are completed as scheduled, with service failures addressed promptly and effectively.
• Other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a related managerial role with demonstrated fiscal and operational responsibility.
• Proven experience leading frontline operations, with previous experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of operational KPIs, labour management, route productivity, and budget control.
• DZ Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record preferred.
• Excellent attendance and performance record complemented by strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and manage performance through formal and informal feedback, including progressive discipline when required.
• Working knowledge of municipal contracts, service agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and related programs).
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays and Sundays when operationally required.

Posting closing date

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.