Operations Supervisor

Description

• Support a positive, safety-focused team environment.
• Ensure operational compliance with applicable environmental, municipal, and facility regulations.
• Oversee equipment reliability, maintenance scheduling, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Promote and model GFL’s safety culture by leading through action and enforcing all Safety Policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Task Hazard Analyses (THAs).
• Ensure equipment is operated safely, properly, and efficiently.
• Oversee daily facility operations to ensure efficient throughput and production targets are met.
• Collaborate with the Technical Manager to troubleshoot difficult waste streams and support new treatment processes.
• Ensure staff are using proper tools, equipment, and PPE safely and effectively.
• Support audits, inspections, and reporting as required.
• Monitor operational performance, adjust workflows, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Supervise operations staff, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Review waste receipt tickets for accuracy and manage inbound/outbound waste inventory levels.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of process operations.
• Proficient with basic computer applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems independently.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Background in wastewater treatment, dewatering, rotating equipment, or hazardous waste processing preferred.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability, with the ability to respond to on-call and emergency situations as needed.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace is an asset.
• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in operations management, engineering, or a mechanical trade preferred.
• Proven experience in a production or operations leadership role required.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or industrial processing is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of chemical handling or basic chemistry is a strong asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance