About the role
Summary
The Operations Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for the seamless execution of daily field operations. You will champion a culture of safety and excellence by mentoring our Drivers, maintaining rigorous operational standards, and serving as a dedicated point of contact for our clients.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote and model GFL’s safety culture by leading through action and enforcing all Safety Policies and procedures.
- Coordinate daily work orders and personnel scheduling to ensure optimal resource allocation and timely service delivery.
- Maintain rigorous oversight of fleet operating standards, ensuring all equipment meets safety requirements and follows a strict preventative maintenance schedule.
- Ensure staff are using proper tools, equipment, and PPE safely and effectively.
- Supervise drivers, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, proactively communicating to build long-term partnerships and ensure project success.
- Perform regular site visits to conduct comprehensive field inspections and provide technical data to support the bidding and estimating process.
- Partner with the business development team by providing critical field-level insights and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
- Review and audit operator paperwork, including daily logs and Hours of Service (HOS), to ensure 100% regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
- Other duties as required.
Experience, Qualifications and Education
- Proven experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role is required.
- A strong background in one or more of the following areas is required: Vacuum, Pump Truck (preferred), Construction, Waste, Oil and Gas, Trucking/Fleet Management.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and a fairly clean Commercial Drivers Abstract is required; Class 1 or 3A license is preferred.
- Flexible availability, with the ability to respond to on-call and emergency situations as needed.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems independently.
- Proficient with basic computer applications.
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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About GFL Environmental
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™.
Allied Universal’s Canadian operations are a hallmark of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. For over 20 years, we have provided unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses throughout Canada. Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. With a large span of regional offices, our national reach and local presence covers the nation.
Through our one-on-one collaboration, we partner with you to truly understand your security needs and goals. Through our leading services, systems, and solutions—security services, technology services, and complementary services— Allied Universal is There for you. ™ Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Law Enforcement markets have been our primary focus.
Our commitment to finding the highest quality products is never ending, whether for the Industrial Mining, Nuclear, Forestry industry, or the Retail, Commercial industries, our clients gain our knowledge of “What Works” for their respective businesses.
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About the role
Summary
The Operations Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for the seamless execution of daily field operations. You will champion a culture of safety and excellence by mentoring our Drivers, maintaining rigorous operational standards, and serving as a dedicated point of contact for our clients.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote and model GFL’s safety culture by leading through action and enforcing all Safety Policies and procedures.
- Coordinate daily work orders and personnel scheduling to ensure optimal resource allocation and timely service delivery.
- Maintain rigorous oversight of fleet operating standards, ensuring all equipment meets safety requirements and follows a strict preventative maintenance schedule.
- Ensure staff are using proper tools, equipment, and PPE safely and effectively.
- Supervise drivers, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, proactively communicating to build long-term partnerships and ensure project success.
- Perform regular site visits to conduct comprehensive field inspections and provide technical data to support the bidding and estimating process.
- Partner with the business development team by providing critical field-level insights and identifying opportunities for service expansion.
- Review and audit operator paperwork, including daily logs and Hours of Service (HOS), to ensure 100% regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
- Other duties as required.
Experience, Qualifications and Education
- Proven experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role is required.
- A strong background in one or more of the following areas is required: Vacuum, Pump Truck (preferred), Construction, Waste, Oil and Gas, Trucking/Fleet Management.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and a fairly clean Commercial Drivers Abstract is required; Class 1 or 3A license is preferred.
- Flexible availability, with the ability to respond to on-call and emergency situations as needed.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems independently.
- Proficient with basic computer applications.
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Not the right fit? Search for Operations Supervisor, Vacuum Truck Services jobs in Surrey, BC
About GFL Environmental
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™.
Allied Universal’s Canadian operations are a hallmark of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. For over 20 years, we have provided unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses throughout Canada. Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. With a large span of regional offices, our national reach and local presence covers the nation.
Through our one-on-one collaboration, we partner with you to truly understand your security needs and goals. Through our leading services, systems, and solutions—security services, technology services, and complementary services— Allied Universal is There for you. ™ Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Law Enforcement markets have been our primary focus.
Our commitment to finding the highest quality products is never ending, whether for the Industrial Mining, Nuclear, Forestry industry, or the Retail, Commercial industries, our clients gain our knowledge of “What Works” for their respective businesses.