Temporary Foreperson

Join Acden Environment - A Leading Waste and Recycling Services Team

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our mission to promote environmental responsibility by ensuring the efficient and safe collection, transportation, and disposal of waste. You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of knowing your work positively impacts our communities and the planet. If you're reliable, have a clean driving record, and are committed to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving towards a cleaner, greener future.

Position Title: Foreperson

Role Type: Temporary (Non-Camp/Non-FIFO)

Temp Dates: Temporary to December 16, 2026

Location: Syncrude Base Mine, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Work Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; 12-hour day shifts

Posting Closes: This posting closes on August 9, 2026, at 11:59pm MT or until a suitable candidate is found.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive wage and overtime.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Immediate enrollment in our group benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• RRSP Contribution Matching Program: Start shaping your future with enrollment of Acden's matching program after six months of employment.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.

• Training and Development: Access our fund program to enhance your skills after six months of employment .

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis.

• Community Engagement: Participate in Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events.

• Work/Life Balance: Our schedule allows you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

What I will be doing?

• Communicate with site contacts and dispatch operators accordingly.

• Conduct daily toolbox meetings.

• Conduct site safety meetings.

• Ensure all employees are properly orientated as required by Acden and the client.

• Ensure all necessary training, including operations and safety are completed and remain current.

• Responsible for responding to all emergency situations involving staff on site such as accidents, spills.

• Closely monitor and track productivity, driver behaviour and demeanor.

• Responsible for the inspection of waste to ensure compliance with the prepared Waste Disposal Permit and with the client's procedures for all waste streams.

• Adhere to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 in carrying out all operational activities.

• Meets all deadlines as requested by Assistant Operations Manager or designate.

What does Acden need from me? 

• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience in waste management, trucking or hauling.

• Valid Class One (1) or minimum Class Three (3) driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract is required.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct a team.

• High attention to detail and decision-making skills based on operational needs and policy alignment.

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite; able to analyze data and reporting trends.

• Ability to meet site access requirements for all client locations.

• Maintain complete and thorough understanding of Alberta Environment and Protection Act.

• Have a "safety-first" attitude.

What are the "nice to haves"? 

• Previous Acden work experience is an asset.

• Maintaining Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification is an asset.

• Valid OSSA Oil Sands, CSTS-09 or OSSA BSO/CSO certification is an asset.

Acden is 100% community-owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation. Acden’s success contributes directly to economic reconciliation and the independence of ACFN, helping to deliver strategic programs identified by the Nation that support health, housing, education, well-being, culture and language revitalization, job creation and sustainability.

We welcome and encourage applicants to voluntarily self-identify as members of a Canadian Indigenous Group. This information supports our commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. If you are an Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) member, we invite you to specify your membership. Your disclosure will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

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