Operations Supervisor in Ottawa, Ontario

Waste Connections of Canada is looking for a SAFETY inclined, energetic, autonomous, and proactive Operations Supervisor. They will be leading our team of amazing garbage truck drivers at the Ottawa, ON district. As a Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing all Drivers on a daily basis. You will ensure that operations are running safely, by performing Driver observations and monthly safety meetings. This role is a leadership position of our Collections business unit. The key responsibilities will be to ensure that safety, compliance, customer service, growth, sales and financial targets are met on a consistent basis. Your demonstration of leadership skills, along with your personal and ethical behavior is of paramount importance in this position.

Main Accountabilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple routes.

• Reviews daily route sheets for P&L statistical information.

• Performs operational audits of collections routes and observation routes.

• Ensure that Drivers required to operate company vehicles or equipment are completing daily safety and maintenance checks.

• Coordinates with Dispatcher to ensure deliveries, exchanges and repairs are completed in a timely manner.

• Plans, monitors employee schedules, and route scheduling including regular communication throughout the day until all routes are completed.

• Performs Interviewing, selection and training of potential new hires.

• Performance Management of employees through the progressive discipline process.

• Conducts incident investigations including scene management, first incident report and final analysis with root cause and preventative measures.

• Maintains Environmental Health and Safety programs including training, meetings and required reporting of relevant EH&S issues.

• Maintaining adherence to company safety policies and DOT regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior lead person or supervisory experience is preferred.

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid DZ driver’s license or higher grade, and pass all DOT regulations.

• Experience operating various refuse collection equipment is an asset.

• Data entry and analysis is necessary.

• Must be Safety first minded.

• Individual should demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.

What’s In It for You?

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive, and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, RRSP plans. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.

Waste Connections of Canada/Enviro Connexions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.