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About the role

  • Operations Manager overseeing GFL Environmental’s Thunder Bay industrial services, liquid waste transfer, and emergency response operations. Leading staff, assets, safety compliance, and regional profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight for daily regional operations
  • Manage industrial services, liquid waste transfer, material processing, facility and truck repairs, and emergency response services
  • Manage day-to-day operations, scheduling, workforce planning, and emergency response dispatch
  • Provide daily operational updates to the Branch Manager
  • Conduct site visits before quoting and collaborate with business development on quote and tender packages
  • Monitor operational inventory levels with supervisors and procurement
  • Manage approximately 46 CVOR service vehicles, waste vehicles, heavy machinery, and regional properties
  • Develop annual budgets, review monthly financial statements, and optimize collections
  • Enforce EHS policies, safe work practices, permit conditions, the Highway Traffic Act, and the OH&S Act
  • Manage and participate in Joint Health and Safety Committees and regional safety meetings
  • Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; implement corrective actions
  • Direct, motivate, and mentor approximately 37 staff employees
  • Conduct annual performance reviews, Job Task Observations, and field-level hazard assessments
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, training verification, vacation scheduling, disciplinary measures, and WSIB/claims management

Requirements

  • College Diploma or University Degree in Business, Science, or a related field (post-secondary asset)
  • Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of experience in a leadership, managerial, or supervisory capacity within operations
  • Industrial operational experience preferred, including familiarity with chemical/chemical compatibilities, waste vehicle operation, or the pulp and paper/oil and gas sectors
  • Knowledge of MTO regulations and CVOR requirements
  • AZ/DZ driver's license is an asset
  • Proficient in Google Suite of Products, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial control, and crisis-management capabilities
  • Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
  • Ability to provide valid documentation confirming eligibility to work before the start date

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Accommodation assistance available for applicants who need special assistance
  • No visa sponsorship is provided; valid work authorization is required

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteThunder BayCanada

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