Top Benefits
About the role
Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
We are looking for a contract Compost Site Supervisor at our Walker Compost & Packaging Facility office in Arthur, ON.
Reporting directly to the Compost Operations Manager, the Compost Site Supervisor will assist in coordinating and overseeing site operations at the All Treat Farms compost site. The incumbent will assist in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as warranted, and troubleshoot operational issues. Planning the workload of the compost operations team to maximize efficiencies and effectively control costs, the incumbent ensures that work is completed within environmental Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation.
This is a temporary eighteen (18) month contract, running from approximately January/2026 to July/2027.
What you will be doing:
- Provide daily oversight and supervision of compost shift supervisors, heavy equipment operators and grounds labourers.
- Assist compost department with inventory management and planning, taking an active role in inventory tracking processes.
- Assist in the creation of work schedules to fulfill operational needs and maximize efficiencies, troubleshooting any operational issues as required.
- Mentor, train and provide clear direction to compost shift supervisors and staff on production goals, equipment utilization, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training requirements.
- Investigate and report accidents, incidents and near-misses in collaboration with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), providing management with recommendations for corrective measures.
- Participate in Environmental Audits and assist with processes to prevent off site environmental impacts, ensuring staff compliance to all environmental policies.
- Coordinate hourly hiring process, in collaboration with site management.
- Provide daily, weekly and/or monthly reports for operations, Health & Safety and Environmental Performance, and support annual reporting requirements.
- Notify management of any adverse conditions affecting site operations in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Here’s What You Need:
- Advanced degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize, prioritize and supervise daily operations.
- Ability to plan and oversee the varied workload of the operations team and provide constructive performance feedback.
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues including management, contractors and sub contractors.
- Demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to operation supervision.
- Proficiency in Oracle, Excel and Word required.
- Minimum high school education, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Post secondary education in environmental science or engineering is an asset.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a composting or soil production environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills in order to organize and prioritize tasks daily.
- Good problem solving skills to identify and resolve routine issues.
- Courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers.
- Must possess a valid G-Class Driver’s License.
What’s in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
- Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About WALKER INDUSTRIES
Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, the company has remained committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home.
Top Benefits
About the role
Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
We are looking for a contract Compost Site Supervisor at our Walker Compost & Packaging Facility office in Arthur, ON.
Reporting directly to the Compost Operations Manager, the Compost Site Supervisor will assist in coordinating and overseeing site operations at the All Treat Farms compost site. The incumbent will assist in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as warranted, and troubleshoot operational issues. Planning the workload of the compost operations team to maximize efficiencies and effectively control costs, the incumbent ensures that work is completed within environmental Health & Safety policies, procedures and legislation.
This is a temporary eighteen (18) month contract, running from approximately January/2026 to July/2027.
What you will be doing:
- Provide daily oversight and supervision of compost shift supervisors, heavy equipment operators and grounds labourers.
- Assist compost department with inventory management and planning, taking an active role in inventory tracking processes.
- Assist in the creation of work schedules to fulfill operational needs and maximize efficiencies, troubleshooting any operational issues as required.
- Mentor, train and provide clear direction to compost shift supervisors and staff on production goals, equipment utilization, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training requirements.
- Investigate and report accidents, incidents and near-misses in collaboration with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), providing management with recommendations for corrective measures.
- Participate in Environmental Audits and assist with processes to prevent off site environmental impacts, ensuring staff compliance to all environmental policies.
- Coordinate hourly hiring process, in collaboration with site management.
- Provide daily, weekly and/or monthly reports for operations, Health & Safety and Environmental Performance, and support annual reporting requirements.
- Notify management of any adverse conditions affecting site operations in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Here’s What You Need:
- Advanced degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize, prioritize and supervise daily operations.
- Ability to plan and oversee the varied workload of the operations team and provide constructive performance feedback.
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues including management, contractors and sub contractors.
- Demonstrated understanding of quality standards relative to operation supervision.
- Proficiency in Oracle, Excel and Word required.
- Minimum high school education, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Post secondary education in environmental science or engineering is an asset.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a composting or soil production environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills in order to organize and prioritize tasks daily.
- Good problem solving skills to identify and resolve routine issues.
- Courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with customers.
- Must possess a valid G-Class Driver’s License.
What’s in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
- Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About WALKER INDUSTRIES
Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, the company has remained committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home.