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Operations Manager, Environmental Solutions - Canada

@ Republic Services

Tilbury, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Republic Services Environmental Solutions is hiring a full-time Operations Manager to lead its Canadian hazardous waste operations team. The role oversees processing, transportation, facility operations and regulatory compliance, and requires at least 5 years of operations leadership and 3 years of direct people leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily hazardous waste and facility operations
  • Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance
  • Develop and coach supervisors and frontline employees
  • Manage budgets, costs and operational performance metrics
  • Partner with sales, transportation and technical teams on customer solutions

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years progressive operations leadership experience
  • Minimum 3 years direct people leadership
  • Knowledge of hazardous waste and environmental regulations
  • Experience managing safety and compliance metrics
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

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Employer posting date
2026-10-11
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityManager
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience5+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)

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Republic Services

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As a leader in environmental solutions, recycling & waste, we partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

Full company description

Republic Services provides the most complete set of recycling, waste and environmental solutions from a single provider. Through our industry-leading commitments and initiatives, we’re advancing circularity and decarbonization efforts, delivering on our vision of partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world. #SustainabilityinAction

LinkedIn followers
157,250
People associated on LinkedIn
20,834
Reported office locations
  • 18500 N. Allied Way, Phoenix, Arizona 85054, US
  • 18500 N Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ 85054, US
Business categories
  • Information Technology
  • Waste Management
  • Sustainability
  • Renewable Energy
  • Recycling
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Specialties
  • Solid Waste Collection
  • Recycling and Disposal Services
  • Environmental Services
  • Emergency and Rapid Response
  • Excavation
  • Chemical disposal
  • Drum management
  • Lab pack
  • Remediation
  • Tank Cleaning
  • Chemical cleaning
  • and Industrial Waste Water
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0

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Republic Services provides the most complete set of recycling, waste and environmental solutions from a single provider. Through our industry-leading commitments and initiatives, we’re advancing circularity and decarbonization efforts, delivering on our vision of partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world. #SustainabilityinAction

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersPhoenix, Arizona
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesSolid Waste CollectionRecycling and Disposal ServicesEnvironmental ServicesEmergency and Rapid ResponseExcavationChemical disposalDrum managementLab packRemediationTank Cleaning
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Job description

Republic Services Environmental Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Canadian operations team. This role will oversee critical environmental services operations, ensuring safe and compliant management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams while delivering exceptional service to industrial, commercial, and government customers throughout the region.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager, Environmental Solutions - Canada is responsible for leading safe, compliant, and efficient operations across assigned facilities and business units. This role provides day-to-day leadership for hazardous waste processing, transportation, logistics, facility operations, and environmental compliance while ensuring exceptional service to customers.

The Operations Manager drives operational excellence through employee development, continuous improvement, cost management, and execution of safety and compliance programs. This position partners closely with sales, transportation, regulatory, maintenance, and customer-facing teams to achieve business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship and workplace safety.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of hazardous waste management activities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all company, provincial, federal, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Manage facility operations, transportation coordination, waste processing activities, inventory control, and customer service performance.
  • Ensure facilities are properly staffed, trained, and equipped to meet operational demands.
  • Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and frontline employees through clear expectations, performance management, and career development.
  • Drive accountability for key operational metrics including safety, compliance, productivity, quality, cost, and customer service.
  • Partner with Sales and Technical teams to evaluate customer opportunities, support site assessments, develop scopes of work, and provide operational input on customer solutions.
  • Monitor operating expenses and capital expenditures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, workflow efficiency, waste management practices, and resource utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with permits, licenses, operating approvals, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain productive relationships with regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, and community stakeholders.
  • Support business growth initiatives, facility expansion activities, permit modifications, and operational improvement projects.
  • Protect company assets through effective maintenance planning, facility upkeep, equipment management, and operational controls.
  • Participate in budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and strategic operational reviews.
  • Lead investigations, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis related to safety, environmental, operational, or customer service issues.
  • Collaborate with Transportation, Logistics, Sales, Compliance, and Maintenance teams to achieve business goals and customer commitments.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of hazardous waste management, environmental services operations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong understanding of industrial safety programs, environmental regulations, waste transportation requirements, and treatment, storage, and disposal operations.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing budgets, controlling costs, and improving operational performance.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects, and drive results through others.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and operational reporting systems.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, customers, regulators, and senior leadership.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in environmental services, waste management, transportation, industrial services, manufacturing, logistics, or a related industry.
  • Minimum 3 years of direct people leadership experience.
  • Experience managing safety, compliance, and operational performance metrics.
  • Knowledge of hazardous waste management, environmental regulations, and transportation operations preferred.
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams in a regulated operating environment preferred.

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