Route Supervisor

Barrie, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$65,000–$68,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Nov 7, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Supervise and train drivers, assess performance, support staffing and recruitment, and track service issues while maintaining effective customer relations. Promote a safe work environment, ensure company policies and training are followed, and investigate accidents involving company vehicles.

Job details

←Back to all jobs at Emterra Group Route Supervisor Barrie, ON $65000.00-$68000.00/year Who We Are Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste 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 and the circular economy. 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) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE). We are currently searching for a dynamic, energetic Route Supervisor to join our team and support the Barrie. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be a hands-on supervisor assisting with all aspects of the collection's operations, as well as supporting the needs of municipal contracts. You will develop the skill set to ensure the highest standard of operational excellence and environmental health and safety to ensure our customers attain the best level of service. Position Description Directing supervision of all drivers, ensuring ongoing training requirements, discipline and procedural implementation Conducting ongoing observational behaviour assessments/driver training to uncover any performance issues, and creating an action plan to correct Working alongside the Operations Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels, including participating in interviews and pre-employment Road Tests Tracking ongoing service/driver issues and documenting any action required Attaining all the necessary information regarding any issues by maintaining courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all workers, and reporting any related issues immediately to the Operations Manager Ensuring company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers as needed Performing Accident Investigations when company vehicles are involved in traffic accidents Skills & Qualifications Preference will be given to those candidates with Waste Management experience Proficiency with performing pre and post trip inspections, as well as accident investigations Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to plan, prioritize and execute against tight timelines Intermediate database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills within a Microsoft environment DZ license an asset (G license required) Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers! Competitive wages! Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)! Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company! Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support! Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow! Ability to have an impact and make a change! Annual Salary: $65,000 - $68,000 Company truck and quarterly incentive 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 Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team. This posting is for an existing vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Waste management experience is preferred, along with proficiency in pre- and post-trip inspections and accident investigations. Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to prioritize work under tight timelines, possess intermediate Microsoft database, spreadsheet, and word-processing skills, and hold a G license; a DZ license is an asset.