Commercial Waste & Recycling Route Supervisor

Tomlinson Environmental Services is seeking a Commercial Route Supervisor to oversee daily operational activities for our commercial waste and recycling collection services. This role ensures efficient route scheduling compliance with safety and regulatory standards and effective communication between drivers customers and the operations support team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

Company: Tomlinson Environmental Services

Location: TES Moodie Office 970 Moodie Drive Ottawa ON

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy Type: Replacement

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

Operational Oversight:

• Supervise daily waste and recycling collection operations for commercial clients.
• Optimize routes and fleet utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with dispatch sales and maintenance teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Driver Management:

• Schedule drivers and helpers ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Provide coaching mentorship and ride-along evaluations.
• Monitor compliance with Hours of Service regulations.

Health & Safety:

• Conduct and document Health & Safety meetings.
• Complete accident and incident reports promptly.
• Ensure new employee orientations and safety training are completed.

Staffing & Performance:

• Recruit hire and onboard new drivers.
• Address performance and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Set goals and track KPIs to coach the team to success

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Monitor truck cleanliness and compliance with MTO licensing requirements.
• Cover dispatch duties during absences and handle emergency dispatch on rotational weekends.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid DZ License (or willingness to obtain within six months).
• Knowledge of the waste and recycling industry MTO and MECP regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft suite of tools and AMCS system is an asset.
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Extended driving periods (approximately 80% of the time).
• On-call availability for weekend emergencies on a rotational basis.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The expected salary range for this position is $65000 - $90000 annually. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS:

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions please contact our HR department.