Operations Manager

Safety-Kleen; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety first priority

Competitive wages

Health benefits after 30 days of full‑

Group RRSP with matching

Growth and development opportunities

Generous paid time off and training

Safe work environments

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Sparwood, BC is seeking an Insite Operations Manager to organize, plan, and coordinate day-to-day field operations and personnel to meet cost and customer expectations.

The role requires strong safety culture leadership, budget forecasting, and effective communication with clients and teams. The successful candidate will manage shifts, mobilization, and workforce planning to ensure project success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a related field.
• Experience with managing and forecasting budgets.
• Ability to manage change, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and understand issues and resolve/address strategically.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of Corporate Safety & Compliance Policies.
• Understanding of Provincial and Federal Health and Safety Regulations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to commute to job site daily in Sparwood, BC as a current resident or open to relocation to the area.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead by example in safe work practices and risk mitigation.
• Conduct field observations, audits, and incident reviews.
• Ensure personnel are properly trained, equipped, and supported.
• Own regional financial performance including: Budget development and management, Revenue forecasting, Profit & Loss oversight.
• Cost control and margin management.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining service quality.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily field operations and emergency response activities.
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and resources effectively.
• Ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Support mobilization and demobilization planning.
• Serve as a key operational contact for client representatives.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Communicate proactively regarding project progress and performance.
• Lead and mentor supervisors and field personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.

Skills

Management experience

Budget forecasting

Change management

Communication skills

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clean Harbors in Sparwood, BC is looking for an Insite Operations Manager to join our Team! This field manager will be responsible for organizing, planning, and coordinating day to day operations and field personnel to ensure projects meet cost and customer expectations.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group RRSP with matching Component.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all corporate and regulatory requirements;
• Lead by example in safe work practices and risk mitigation;
• Conduct field observations, audits, and incident reviews;
• Ensure personnel are properly trained, equipped, and supported;
• Own regional financial performance including:
  • Budget development and management
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Profit & Loss oversight
• Cost control and margin management;
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining service quality;
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily field operations and emergency response activities;
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and resources effectively;
• Ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and budget expectations;
• Support mobilization and demobilization planning;
• Serve as a key operational contact for client representatives;
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships;
• Communicate proactively regarding project progress and performance;
• Lead and mentor supervisors and field personnel;
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards;
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning;

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a related field;
• Experience with managing and forecasting budgets;
• Ability to manage change, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and understand issues and resolve/address strategically;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Understanding of Corporate Safety & Compliance Policies.
• Understanding of Provincial and Federal Health and Safety Regulations;
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to commute to job site daily in Sparwood, BC as a current resident or open to relocation to the area.

40-years of sustainability in action.

At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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