Operations Manager

At SECURE we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size extensive network solid reputation industry expertise and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals disposing of liquid and solid waste recycling materials such as metals water and oil and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation helping our customers lower costs reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and exceed their business safety and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations mitigating risks reducing financial obligations and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

The Operations Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the safe and efficient daily operations of the facilities. As a leader the Operations Manager sets the culture and leads the operators in a manner that prioritizes health safety and environmental responsibility in line with the corporate vision mission and values. With strong technical knowledge of the facilities the Operations Manager is responsible for training supervising and coaching their team. They monitor the overall daily effectiveness of the facilities and ensure compliance with company procedures and practices. The Operations Manager maintains effective communication with the General Manager to ensure alignment operational excellence and the dissemination of critical information.

The metals management team is dynamic adaptive and committed to continuous improvement consistently delivering top-tier customer service and finding innovative solutions to meet evolving needs.

The role of Operations Manager is structured as a full-time position working 5 days a week 40-hours with the potential for overtime depending on role requirements and deadlines.

This position is located in Red Deer AB.

• Operational Management: Oversee the efficient safe and compliant daily operations of Red Deer Metals Recycling facility including collection transportation and classifying metals while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing waste.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team providing guidance training ad hoc support as needed to ensure effective safe performance while fostering a culture of teamwork accountability and continuous improvement.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and regulatory authorities address inquiries and concerns promptly and collaborate with sales and marketing to identify business expansion and retention opportunities.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets analyze financial performance to identify cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities and ensure operations stay within budget while maximizing profitability.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Implement quality assurance programs conduct regular inspections and audits for compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards and obtain necessary permits and licenses for waste management operations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans identify industry trends and opportunities and collaborate with senior management on long-term growth and sustainability strategies.
• Health Safety and Environmental Management: Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental regulations by promoting a safety culture implementing safety protocols and training and monitoring and reducing environmental impact of operations.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present reports on operational performance and financial metrics communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders and participate in industry events to stay informed on trends and developments.

• Grade 12 or General Education Diploma (GED)
• University Degree or Trade School Certification will be considered an asset.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers license
• A minimum of 5 years management experience leading large teams
• Experience with Metal Recycling preferred
• Valid industry safety tickets
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to provide effective leadership and guidance to staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare technical reports
• Proficient with company applications and Microsoft Office Suite

At SECURE we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees our customers our partners and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team driven by the needs of our customers and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract retain and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives Our Stories

We believe our teams strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race national or ethnic origin colour religion age sex sexual orientation marital status or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.