Field Supervisor, Emergency Response

Description

• Working closely and collaboratively with the Emergency Response Manager and other key team members, to actively oversee and supervise the successful execution of projects as assigned.
• Participate in team/staff meetings when required.
• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and minimizes risk.
• Ensure the highest degree of compliance with standards and regulations related to Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation in all phases of project activity.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with customers and business (sub) contractors.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Employment Standards Act.
• Perform work in a safe manner, so as not to endanger oneself or others.
• Promote and participate in a work environment free of workplace harassment and violence.
• Develop, maintain, and implement project management procedures to accurately track and control costs associated with projects.
• Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings, participate in GFL’s health and safety program, as well as train employees on any safety issues.
• Reporting workplace hazards, accidents or other occurrences that may pose a risk to the organization or the safety of oneself or others.
• Direct responsibility for scheduling people, equipment, and related resources, coordinating the overall flow of project activity, and proactively updating issues with those who need to know.
• Actively contribute as required to ensure that projects maintain forward momentum. This will require a high degree of hands-on versatility with the ability to supervise work and operate equipment at job sites, consult with customers and execute contingency plans in a timely manner, and secure replacement or additional resources on jobs.
• Follow all established organizational policies and procedures.
• As capacity and business flow may dictate, assist Operations or other departments within the business through support with project management, quality control or process audits, or additional related and complementary duties.

Requirements

• Excellent team player, ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change.
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.
• Solid understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation as it relates to remediation and waste management projects.
• Experience and strong knowledge with excavation equipment.
• Above average communication and interpersonal skills with strong ability to negotiate outcomes that to the greatest extent possible meet the needs of all parties.
• Valid Certification in First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Superior problem-solving and project troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team effort, and a willingness to be very hands-on.
• Troubleshooting, problem solving, and effective communication are key success factors in sustaining relationships within the project work environment.
• Progressive experience in the environmental or waste management industry is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in a related field of study.
• Adapt to changing project and customer circumstances by developing workable and cost-effective contingency plans that respect overall project guidelines and contribute to planned outcomes.
• Ability to travel often throughout Ontario, responding to on-call customer needs.
• Minimum 4 years in an supervisor role along with spill response clean up and remediation.
• Valid G Class license and comfortable driving a vehicle for various work related needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle unanticipated issues that require urgent decision making.
• Knowledge of project coordination and related logistics.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance