Operation Management Officer

GFL Environmental operates a hazardous and non-hazardous waste processing facility in Surrey, BC. Our treatment processes include industrial wastewater treatment, solids and liquids dewatering, hydrocarbon treatment, and contaminated solids processing.

The Operations Supervisor plays a key leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations. The role is critical in maintaining safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across the site.

Promote and model GFL’s safety culture by leading through action and enforcing all Safety Policies and procedures.

Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Task Hazard Analyses (THAs).

Oversee daily facility operations to ensure efficient throughput and production targets are met.

Monitor operational performance, adjust workflows, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with the Technical Manager to troubleshoot difficult waste streams and support new treatment processes.

Review waste receipt tickets for accuracy and manage inbound/outbound waste inventory levels.

Ensure operational compliance with applicable environmental, municipal, and facility regulations.

Support audits, inspections, and reporting as required.

Supervise operations staff, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.

Oversee equipment reliability, maintenance scheduling, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

High school diploma required; post-secondary education in operations management, engineering, or a mechanical trade preferred.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract required.

Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of process operations.

Flexible availability, with the ability to respond to on-call and emergency situations as needed.

Knowledge of chemical handling or basic chemistry is a strong asset.

Experience in Oil & Gas or industrial processing is considered an asset.

Proficiency with Google Workspace is an asset.

Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.

Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.

Proficient with basic computer applications.

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.