Route Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; Aurora; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Modern Fleet

Career Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Perks

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Canada is seeking a Route Supervisor to develop a deep understanding of transportation requirements and patterns. You will review day-to-day operations, assess equipment needs, and schedule service lines to balance customer service with cost efficiency.

The role requires supervising commercial drivers, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining reliable operations across a modern fleet. Apply to join a nationwide network with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (DZ or AZ) with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or completion of an accredited truck driving program.
• Experience supervising commercial drivers in a waste environment.
• Ability to safely operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with company standards.
• Strong attendance and flexibility for early starts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all drivers, including training, discipline and procedure implementation.
• Assist with and monitor annual equipment budget within approved limits.
• Liaise between dispatch and drivers to relay daily schedules, equipment needs, and service requirements.
• Conduct driver training to address habits and cost-saving opportunities.
• Perform driver reviews and document discipline when required.
• Approve driver vacation requests and ensure policy and training delivery.
• Investigate accidents involving company vehicles and drive cost-effective service resolution.

Skills

DZ/AZ license

Commercial driving

Supervisory experience

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Reliability

Job description

The Route Supervisor will be responsible for developing a thorough understanding of the Company’s transportation Requirements: and patterns. They will review and process day to day operations, evaluate and recommend equipment needs, and plan and schedule appropriate service lines to maintain a cost-effective balance between customer service and cost of service. They will ensure compliance with all government related programs specific to mode and direction of related haulage.

Job Summary

At GFL, the Route Supervisor will be responsible for developing a thorough understanding of the Company’s transportation Requirements: and patterns. They will review and process day to day operations, evaluate and recommend equipment needs, and plan and schedule appropriate service lines to maintain a cost-effective balance between customer service and cost of service.

Why GFL

• Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.

• Modern Fleet & Gear : Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.

• Nationwide Career Growth : Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.

• Employee Support : Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Green for Life Perks : Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements

• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (DZ or AZ) with a clean Driver’s Abstract and CVOR.

• Driving Experience: Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience (or completion of an accredited truck driving school program).

• Supervisory Experience: Managed commercial drivers in a waste environment.

• Equipment Operation : Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy commercial collection vehicles and hydraulic packer systems.

• Safety Commitment : Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles.

• Reliability : Strong attendance record and flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all drivers, ensuring ongoing training Requirements:, discipline and procedural implementation.
• Assist with and recommend annual equipment budget; implement and monitor the budget within approved limits.
• Act as a direct liaison between dispatch and drivers to ensure information regarding daily schedules, equipment and service Requirements: is efficiently relayed.
• Ongoing “sit-in” driver training to assess any poor driving habits, road- rage, excessive braking, possibly fuel cost savings, etc.
• Conduct regular driver reviews.
• Tracking of ongoing service/driver issues and documenting any discipline required.
• Organizing and approving driver vacation requests.
• Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers.
• Perform Accident Investigations when company vehicles are involved in traffic accidents.
• Resolve all internal service issues in a cost effective and expeditious manner; all customer service issues to be reported internally in a timely, organized manner with details on how the issue(s) will be resolved.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship
for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.