Operations Supervisor - Hamilton City Transfer Stations

Waste Connections of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Waste Connections of Canada is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the City of Hamilton Transfer Stations, overseeing daily operations and safety, ensuring compliance with EH&S programs and regulatory requirements.

You will supervise AZ Drivers and Equipment Operators, plan schedules, recruit and train staff, investigate incidents, and drive performance against safety, service and financial targets. This is a 12-month contract with potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MTO regulations and safety standards.
• Experience in waste industry operations is an asset.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills.
• Union experience is an asset.
• Safety-first mindset with initiative.
• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of City of Hamilton Transfer Stations.
• Review schedules to assess performance of drivers, attendants and operators.
• Conduct operational audits for efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure staff complete daily safety and maintenance inspections.
• Plan and monitor employee schedules and on-site communication.
• Lead recruitment: interview, select, and train new employees.
• Implement performance management including progressive discipline.
• Investigate incidents with root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Maintain EH&S programs and compliance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with MTO regulations and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data entry

Analytical skills

Safety mindset

Self-motivation

Pre-employment readiness

Union experience

MTO regulations knowledge

Waste industry experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DZ driver's license

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 Transfer Station business units, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the safe and efficient performance of Transfer Station Employees. Your responsibilities will include employee 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. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of permanent employment.

As an Operations Supervisor with us, the minimum responsibilities are:

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of our City of Hamilton Transfer Stations.


• Review daily schedules to assess financial and operational performance of AZ Drivers, Transfer Station Attendants, and Equipment Operators.


• Conduct operational audits to ensure efficiency and compliance.


• Ensure all staff complete daily safety and maintenance inspections for all company sites, vehicles, and equipment.


• Plan and monitor employee schedules, maintaining communication throughout the day until all tasks 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 when necessary, 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, MTO regulations, and other applicable industry guidelines.

Schedule

Day Shift Monday to Friday, with rotating Saturdays on-site (every 3rd Saturday) as well as Tuesday to Saturday when a holiday occurs in the week.

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 DZ driver’s license is an asset


• Knowledge of MTO regulations.


• Experience with waste industry operations 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

What You’ll Get From Us

• Competitive Wages: Annual Salary of 70-75k + 10% annual performance bonus


• 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

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.