Posted 2 months ago
Maintenance Supervisor
@ GFL Environmental
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
GFL Environmental in Dartmouth, NS, is hiring a Shop Supervisor to organize daily shop workflow, mentor heavy-duty technicians, and oversee quality of equipment repairs. The role is a technical advisory position, not a hands-on repair role, and requires a Red Seal or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification plus a clean driving record. The posting offers a competitive salary, three weeks of vacation, company-paid benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
Responsibilities:
- Organize daily shift workflow and assign technician tasks
- Mentor technicians on complex mechanical troubleshooting
- Review completed repair orders for quality and safety
- Oversee warranty procedures with the Parts Technician
- Lead specialized shop projects and report results
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification
- Proven heavy equipment or medium/heavy truck fleet experience
- Supervisory experience highly preferred
- Advanced diagnostic knowledge of major truck systems
- Valid driver's licence with clean record
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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GFL Environmental
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Full company description
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- Reported office locations
- 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Consulting
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Other recorded names
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Specialties
- Municipal / Residential Waste
- Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
- Construction & Demolition Services
- Used Oil Collection
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Excavation Services
- Shoring & Foundations
- Soil Remediation
- Vacuum Truck Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Recycling
- Organics
- Industrial Cleaning
- HAZMAT Emergency Response
- Landfill Disposal & Diversion
- and Environmental Remediation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 588 |
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GFL Environmental in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking a skilled, leadership-minded Shop Supervisor to organize daily workflow, mentor technicians, and ensure high-quality, efficient equipment repairs. Operating under limited supervision, the ideal candidate is a Red Seal/Journeyman technician who will work closely with the Fleet Manager to oversee shop operations, drive team accountability, and lead project initiatives. While this is a technical advisory position rather than a hands-on repair role, the supervisor must possess deep diagnostic knowledge to successfully guide, support, and develop the shop team.
Key Job Duties
Leadership & Team Operations
● Workflow & Training: Organize the daily workflow of your assigned shift. Assist in orienting, training, assigning tasks to, and evaluating the work of skilled technicians, providing active technical guidance and troubleshooting mentorship on complex mechanical issues.
● Safety Culture: Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols, wear proper PPE, and keep work areas clean and orderly.
● Leadership Traits: Strong capability to prioritize workshop tasks within a set budget, maintain a high degree of patience, offer constructive criticism, and foster cooperative working relationships.
● Daily Huddles: Hold energetic and informative morning and afternoon huddles with the team to align on daily goals, safety, and priorities.
● Project Management: Take the lead on specialized shop projects; successfully organize execution and report the final results back to leadership.
● Work closely with the Fleet Manager to optimize shop efficiency and
maintain alignment with company operational standards.
Accountability & Compliance
● Quality Assurance: Review completed repair orders to ensure work meets GFL quality and safety standards before equipment is returned to service.
● Warranty Support: Work collaboratively with the Parts Technician to ensure correct warranty procedures are followed and tracked through to completion to maximize fleet compliance and cost recovery.
Technical Guidance & Mentorship
● Diagnostic Leadership & Technical Oversight: Serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical advisor for the shop. Provide deep diagnostic expertise across fuel, ignition, cooling, mechanical, suspension, drive train, engine, transmission, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems to help technicians isolate complex failures.
● Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Actively guide, coach, and mentor shop
technicians through intricate repair procedures and troubleshooting processes, helping them build their skills rather than performing the physical repairs yourself.
● Service Manual & Technical Support: Read, interpret, and explain complex service manuals, technical service bulletins (TSBs), and schematics to assist other technicians in executing accurate and efficient repairs.
● Software Documentation & Compliance: Direct the proper use of fleet maintenance software programs to ensure accurate and timely completion of required paperwork (such as DVIRs and M5 work orders). Oversee the precise documentation of repairs, parts utilization, and labor hours.
Experience & Certifications
● Trade Certification: Valid Red Seal or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification (or equivalent relevant trade qualification).
● Industry Experience: Proven experience working in a heavy equipment or
medium/heavy truck fleet environment. Previous leadership or supervisory experience is highly preferred.
● Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (air brake endorsement or commercial license is an asset).
Skills & Tools
● Diagnostic Proficiency: Proficient with advanced electronic diagnostic scan tools, laptop diagnostic software, and specialty fleet troubleshooting programs to isolate issues and guide technicians.
● Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical data to technicians, management, and parts personnel.
Physical & Soft Skills
● Physical Presence: Ability to safely navigate an active maintenance shop environment daily. Must maintain the mobility required to inspect heavy equipment alongside technicians, work safely around heavy machinery, and provide technical oversight directly at the vehicle or repair bay.
● Leadership Traits: Strong capability to prioritize workshop tasks within a set budget, maintain a high degree of patience, offer constructive feedback to developing technicians, and foster a collaborative, safety-first working relationship.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
3 weeks vacation
Tool and boot allowance.
Uniforms provided.
100% company-paid benefits (no out-of-pocket premiums).
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
RRSP matching program.
Career development opportunities.
Supportive and inclusive work environment.
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