Posted 17 days ago
Route Supervisor
@ Emterra Group
Woodstock, Ontario
Overview
Emterra Group is hiring a Route Supervisor in Woodstock to directly supervise collection drivers, run driver training and performance assessments, and manage service issues on waste and recycling routes. The role reports to the District Manager and is hands-on, with an annual salary of $65,000 to $68,000, a company truck and a quarterly incentive.
Pay:
$65,000–$68,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Directly supervise and train all collection drivers
- Assess driver performance and create corrective action plans
- Track service and driver issues and document actions
- Ensure health and safety on routes and investigate accidents
- Help maintain staffing levels, including interviews and road tests
Requirements summary:
- Waste management experience preferred
- Experience with pre- and post-trip inspections
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan and execute against tight timelines
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills; DZ licence an asset, G licence required
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Emterra Group
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Transforming waste into resources
Full company description
Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste, corporate sustainability and environmental impact goals. Emterra Group offers innovative and comprehensive waste & recycling solutions that increase waste diversion while delivering cost savings. With 1000 employees, a fleet of 500+ trucks, and 20 recycling plant and office locations, the Emterra Group of companies consists of: Emterra Environmental & Emterra Environmental USA – Provides waste audit, collections, waste disposal, recyclables processing and commodities marketing services in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Michigan. Emterra Tire Recycling – Collects and recycles used, discarded and un-saleable tires, recovering 100% of tire materials. This facility serves Ontario. Canadian Liquids Processors Ltd. – The only recycling facility of its kind in Canada, CLP provides confidential and secure liquid recycling and product destruction services for un-saleable consumable liquids, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Wastes are converted into ethanol and renewable energy while recycling 100% of all packaging. CLP serves businesses Canada-wide.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,698
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 645
- Reported office locations
- 567 Michigan Dr, Oakville, Ontario L6L 0G4, CA
- 6362 148th Street, Surrey, British Columbia V3S 3C4, CA
- 15 Biggar Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 3Z3, CA
- 8 Bramwin Court, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5G2, CA
- 132 Riverside Dr, North Vancouver District, BC V7H 1T9, CA
- Other recorded names
- Emterra Group
- Specialties
- Recycling
- Waste Diversion
- Zero Waste
- Waste Management
- and circular economy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Emterra Group is a family-owned, Canadian leader in recycling & waste management, serving industrial, commercial, residential and municipal customers in Canada and the USA. We partner with customers to realize the full “worth” of waste by diverting garbage from landfills and turning it into valuable resources. Our suite of recycling & waste management services allows our customers to meet their Zero Waste…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1976 |
| Specialties | RecyclingWaste DiversionZero WasteWaste Managementand circular economy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 64 |
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Who We Are
Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).
We are currently searching for a dynamic, energetic Route Supervisor to join our team and support the Woodstock. Reporting to the District Manager you will be a hands-on supervisor assisting with all aspects of the collection's operations, as well as supporting the needs of municipal contracts. You will develop the skill set to ensure the highest standard of operational excellence and environmental health and safety to ensure our customers attain the best level of service.
Position Description
- Directing supervision of all drivers, ensuring ongoing training requirements, discipline and procedural implementation
- Conducting ongoing observational behaviour assessments/driver training to uncover any performance issues, and creating an action plan to correct
- Working alongside the Operations Manager to maintain adequate staffing levels, including participating in interviews and pre-employment Road Tests
- Tracking ongoing service/driver issues and documenting any action required
- Attaining all the necessary information regarding any issues by maintaining courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations
- Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all workers, and reporting any related issues immediately to the Operations Manager
- Ensuring company policy, systems, and industry related training is delivered to all drivers as needed
- Performing Accident Investigations when company vehicles are involved in traffic accidents
Skills & Qualifications
- Preference will be given to those candidates with Waste Management experience
- Proficiency with performing pre and post trip inspections, as well as accident investigations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to plan, prioritize and execute against tight timelines
- Intermediate database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills within a Microsoft environment
- DZ license an asset (G license required)
Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
- Competitive wages!
- Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
- Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
- Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
- Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
- Ability to have an impact and make a change!
Annual Salary: $65,000 - $68,000
Company truck and quarterly incentive
Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.
This posting is for an existing vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.
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