Transportation Supervisor

Republic Services; Tilbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Canada is seeking a Supervisor Transportation to oversee daily activities for drivers and transportation staff. You will create schedules, assign routes, and ensure regulatory compliance to support efficient operations and profitability.

This role requires knowledge of transportation regulations (TDG, DOT, EPA) and strong people leadership, with responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, and guiding the team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personnel management and operations.
• Knowledge of provincial, federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Knowledge of TDG, ECCC, EPA, and DOT regulations and transportation best practices.
• Ability to investigate complaints, analyze information, and recommend resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CDL drivers and coordinate daily transportation activities.
• Plan schedules and routes to maximize efficiencies.
• Ensure vehicle fleet is properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws and regulations.
• Monitor and control operational costs to stay within budget.
• Maintain clear communication with internal operations and disposal facilities.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate employees; address issues and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of cross-border shipping procedures between Canada and the U.S.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supervisor Transportation - ES - CANADA provides direct supervision and coordination of daily activities related to transportation programs and roles, such as drivers and/or transportation administrative support. Creates schedules and assigns routes to maximize efficiencies and enhance company profitability. Ensures compliance with transportation regulations and company policies and procedures. Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists team members in solving work problems. Selects, develops, and evaluates team members to ensure efficient operations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides day to day supervision of CDL Drivers.
• Plans schedules and routes to ensure maximum efficiencies.
• Ensures the vehicle fleet is properly maintained.
• Ensures compliance with Provincial, Federal, State and Local laws for Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste shipments.
• Monitors and assists with keeping operational costs at or below budget.
• Ensures clear communication with internal operations, disposal facilities, and others in the normal course of transportation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Knowledge of E-Log management and cross-border shipping procedures, coordinating carriers, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance for efficient Canada-U.S. freight operations
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of personnel management and operations.
• Knowledgeable in Provincial, Federal, State, and Local regulations concerning transportation matters.
• Knowledge of TDG, ECCC, EPA, and DOT regulations and of transportation principles and best practices. Work requires skill to investigate complaints, analyze information, and recommend resolutions; address difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-7 years of experience in maintenance, transportation, driving and operations.