Operations Supervisor

Position Summary

GFL Environmental operates a hazardous and non-hazardous waste processing facility in Prince George, BC. The Operations Supervisor plays a key leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, optimizing processes, coordinating resources, and supporting a high-performing operations team. The role is critical in maintaining safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• 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).

• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and unsafe conditions.

• Ensure staff are using proper tools, equipment, and PPE safely and effectively.

• Oversee daily facility operations to ensure efficient throughput and production targets are met.

• Monitor operational performance, adjust workflows, and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with the Technical Manager to troubleshoot difficult waste streams and support new treatment processes.

• Review waste receipt tickets for accuracy and manage inbound/outbound waste inventory levels.

• Ensure operational compliance with applicable environmental, municipal, and facility regulations.

• Support audits, inspections, and reporting as required.

• Supervise operations staff, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.

• Support a positive, safety-focused team environment.

• Oversee equipment reliability, maintenance scheduling, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

• Ensure equipment is operated safely, properly, and efficiently.

• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• 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.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract required; Class 1 or 3 drivers license is an asset.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of process operations.

• Flexible availability, with the ability to respond to on-call and emergency situations as needed.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace is an asset.

• Knowledge of chemical handling or basic chemistry is a strong asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems independently.

• Proficient with basic computer applications.