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Operations Supervisor
@ GFL Environmental Services Inc.
Goffs, Nova Scotia
Overview
GFL Environmental Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Operations Supervisor at its Aerotech location, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role supervises daily operator work on waste and environmental services, with a strong focus on health and safety, training, and compliance. The posting states the role requires on-call availability and evening or weekend work when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily operator work and provide coaching and feedback
- Ensure health, safety and training compliance at the site
- Plan, assign and monitor operator work to client requirements
- Maintain operational documentation and vehicle maintenance
- Resolve employee issues, including disciplinary matters
Requirements summary:
- Minimum three years in a leadership, managerial or supervisory role
- Waste management or industrial services experience preferred
- Knowledge of production processes and preventative maintenance
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, OMS and Workday
- Strong organization, time management and problem-solving skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
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GFL Environmental Services Inc.
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Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for creating a zero harm environment, maintaining efficient day-to-day operations, and for the effective supervision of Operators at our Aerotech location.
Job Duties
Health and Safety:
- Ensure on-site operations are conducted in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, within permit conditions and to customer specifications with a significant focus on health and safety
- Strong focus on safety, maintenance and housekeeping in accordance with company and regulatory requirements including seasonal winterizing of fleet vehicles Report and identify all incidents, hazards, safety infractions, non-compliance issues and participate in the investigation and development of corrective actions
- Ensure Field Level Hazard Assessments and site inspections are completed
- Ensure internal and external training is up to date for Operators
- Ensure Job Task Observations (JTO’s) are completed and up to date for Operators
- Actively participate in branch safety meetings
- Conduct training as required
Employee Relations:
- Supervise daily operations, providing feedback, coaching and leadership to the operating team
- Resolve and record all employee-related issues including such issues that require disciplinary measures
- Lead, motivate and develop direct reports utilizing Job Task Observations (JTO’s), Vital 9s and Hazard Assessments to reinforce or correct specific behaviors
- Monitor compliance for direct reports to internal policies and applicable regulations and legislations
- Participate in the recruitment process and support the onboarding and training of new hires
Operations:
- Plan, assign, direct and monitor work for Operators based on client requirements
- Ensure operational documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner including but not limited to work orders, driver logs, pre-trip vehicle inspections, BOL’s, manifests, maintenance repair logs, etc.
- Communicate atypical waste disposal projects with the Waste Water Treatment Team
- Coordinate the maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment
- Maintain and implement standard operating procedures (SOP’s/SWP’s)
- Identify and recommend continuous improvements to processes and procedures
- Support the site’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and our Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Program
- Ensure all visitors to the site (Contractors, brokers, etc.) are complying with site and corporate safety policies
- Ensure the compliance of all contractors’ site compliance utilizing Field Level Hazard Assessments and Safe Work Permits
- Perform emergency operation activities as needed
- On call as needed to meet client requirements
Requirements
- Post-secondary education would be considered an asset
- Minimum of three (3) years in a leadership, managerial or supervisory role.
- Related industrial services operational experience preferred with knowledge of waste management and environmental services
- Knowledge of production management processes, manufacturing equipment and preventative
maintenance principles - Ability to develop safe operating procedures
- Computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, OMS and Workday
- Proven organization, time management and problem solving skills
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, if required
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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