Route Supervisor

Emterra Group; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and safety-focused company recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. As a Route Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of our drivers while managing waste collection routes. This position offers the chance to work Monday to Friday, with competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are energetic, driven, and ready to make a positive impact in your community, this role is perfect for you. Emterra Group is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable environment where you can grow your career and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Annual Wage Increases

Opportunity to Impact Change

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of route supervisory experience is essential.
• Valid DZ license is an asset; G Class required.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential garbage and recycling routes and drivers daily.
• Ensure safety through driver observations and meetings.
• Conduct training for new hires and manage performance.

Skills

Route Supervisory Experience

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Waste Collection Equipment

Job description

Who We Are

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for Waste and Recycling that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International.

Emterra is currently searching for 1 Route Supervisor in our Brantford location. The Route Supervisors will be responsible for ensuring the health & safety, productivity, and efficiency of our drivers within the collection routes. These positions report to the Operations Manager.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group:

• Monday-Friday Work Week
• 5 day collection contract
• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
• Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Employee discount programs!
• Be part of an organization that wants to learn and grow!
• Ability to have impact and make change!

Responsibilities:

• Manage all residential, garbage and recycle routes and drivers on a daily basis;
• Plan and monitor employee schedules and route scheduling including regular communication throughout the day until all routes are completed;
• Ensure that operations are running safely by performing driver observations and monthly safety meetings;
• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple routes;
• Perform operational audits of collections routes and observation routes;
• Ensure that drivers required to operate company vehicles or equipment are completing daily safety and maintenance checks so that issues are addressed in a timely manner to eliminate or reduce downtime;
• Perform training of new hires;
• Conduct accident investigations including scene management, first accident report and final analysis with root cause and preventative measures;
• Maintain Environmental Health and Safety programs including training, meetings and required reporting of relevant EH&S issues;
• Maintain adherence to company safety policies and MTO regulations;

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years route supervisory experience;
• Valid DZ licence an asset (G Class Required);
• Experience operating waste collection equipment is an asset;
• Familiar with route balancing and sequencing techniques;
• Ability to supervise others and ensure excellent performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against set goals, and ensuring feedback to address performance challenges as they arise;
• The skill and ability to cultivate positive working relationships with employees to ensure a team environment.

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.