Shift Supervisor, Refineries

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Front-Line Leader supervises a shift team of operators to ensure safe, continuous 24/7 refinery operations. This role is accountable for safe shift execution in a continuous-process refinery environment, coordinating operators and responding to abnormal conditions.

This role supports 24/7 coverage and requires rotating shifts (12-hour day/night rotation), weekends/holidays, overtime, and call-out response during upsets or emergencies.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, corporate and industry standards.
• Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Process data and information for daily report, inventory and other data; as required (e.g. Prod Sheet, Cat change tracking).
• Conduct shift turnover and ensure clear communication of operating status.
• Coordinate unit operations, alarms response, and field rounds; maintaining a safe workplace and clean housekeeping environment.
• Enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
• Initiate notifications and escalation during process upsets/emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S Canada standards, Process Safety Management , Management of Change (MOC), and local environmental compliance programs.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current holder of BC or Inter-provincial minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate or equivalent experience; post-secondary preferred.
• 3–7 years operations experience in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally a background in a petrochemical or refinery setting with lead/supervisory experience.
• Prior refinery, chemical, terminal, or continuous-process manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of continuous-process refinery operations and unit controls (DCS/SCADA knowledge is applicable).
• Expertise in safe work practices (permit-to-work, LOTO) and emergency response protocols.
• Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems is preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours (including off hours and weekends).
• Occasional travel for training or meetings is required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to climb stairs/tanks, work at heights, read gauges/displays, respond to alarms, and work safely in PPE.
• Extended standing/walking and occasional lifting as required.

GFL Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
• Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits—with premiums fully covered by GFL.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
• Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful

completion of required medical, physical, drug and alcohol testing.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.