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Operations Supervisor

Coquitlam, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive Wages
Retirement Plan with company match
Medical benefits

About the role

Why Choose Us We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

As an Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role within our Commercial Front Load collections business unit, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the safe and efficient performance of our drivers. Your responsibilities will include conducting driver observations, leading monthly safety meetings, and maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

You will be responsible for ensuring that safety, compliance, customer service, growth, sales, and financial targets are consistently met. Strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and professionalism are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage the daily operations of multiple collection routes.
  • Review daily route sheets to assess financial and operational performance.
  • Conduct operational audits and on-road driver observations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Ensure drivers complete daily safety and maintenance inspections for all company vehicles and equipment.
  • Collaborate with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries, exchanges, and equipment repairs.
  • Plan and monitor employee schedules and route assignments, maintaining communication throughout the day until all routes are completed.
  • Lead the recruitment process, including interviewing, selecting, and training new employees.
  • Implement performance management processes, including progressive discipline as necessary.
  • Conduct thorough incident investigations, including scene management, first incident reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
  • Maintain and enforce Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) programs, including training, safety meetings, and compliance reporting.
  • Ensure full compliance with company safety policies, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and other applicable industry guidelines.

What We Need From You

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a valid Class 3 driver’s license (or higher) and compliance with all DOT regulations.
  • Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and MOE regulations.
  • Experience operating refuse collection equipment is an asset.
  • Strong data entry and analytical skills.
  • Union experience is an asset.
  • A SAFETY-FIRST mindset with a proactive approach to workplace safety.
  • Self-motivated with a strong ability to take initiative.
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You’ll Get From Us

  • Competitive Wages
  • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About Waste Connections of Canada

Environmental Services
10,000+

Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.

At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.

Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.

On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.