Operations Supervisor

Waste Connections of Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee collection operations. The role involves managing daily routes, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team of drivers. This position offers competitive wages and benefits including a retirement plan and insurance.

Benefits

Retirement Plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Employee Assistant Program

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a valid Class 3 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily operations of collection routes.
• Conduct operational audits and on-road driver observations.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and DOT regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Mindset

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

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.

General Description

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.

Pay: $75,000- $85,000/year + Bonus

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of multiple 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.
• 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.
• Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and other applicable industry guidelines.
  
  

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 Class 3 driver’s license (or higher) and compliance with all DOT regulations.
• 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
• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant 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.