Full-Time
Processing Facility Supervisor
Posted on 10/31/2025
GFL
201-500 employees
Integrated solid waste collection and disposal
No salary listed
Brampton, ON, Canada
In Person
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- Availability to work on-call rotation including evenings and weekends
- Proficient computer skills that must include Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Must be able to utilize required personal protective equipment (hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, safety footwear)
- Able to work outdoors, exposed to the ambient weather conditions
- Valid G License with a good driver abstract
- Accountable for upholding the GFL safety service standards within the assigned division.
- Coordinate services on site and oversee work performed for safety and quality excellence.
- Daily supervision of all facility operations employees.
- Perform field observations of personnel.
- Identify operational problems by observing and studying system functioning and performance results; investigating complaints and providing suggestions for resolution.
- Develop corrective actions to solve operational issues as they arise
- Plan and schedule work for all aspects of the operations team at the facility.
- Provide training for new employees.
- Assist in the resolution of employee conflicts/issues professionally.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs and procedures for treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of wastes including hazardous, non-hazardous, liquid and other chemical/special waste.
- Assist in determining the best pathways for waste management including wastewater, soils, hazardous waste, chemicals and byproducts of our processes.
- Assist customer service and service teams to address customer requests and scheduling based on knowledge of the facility operations and status.
- Coordinates between the GFL transportation team, other GFL facilities and third-party waste disposal destinations for outbound transport of waste.
- Maintain the branch safety programs, documents and training programs.
- Assist in reporting and investigating all near misses/incidents/accidents resulting in personal injury and or property damage.
- Ensure the inspection and maintenance program for equipment/machinery in the facility is being followed and coordinate repairs and replacements as necessary.
- Provide guidance and performance management to staff.
- Monitor and maintain staff training records.
- Prepare the daily schedule of facility operations on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
- Assist in managing any HR concerns in unionized settings with direct reporting staff.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as directed or required
- Experience and understanding of industrial and liquid waste industry preferred with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Ontario Regulation 347 and 406, and Ontario Health and Safety Act is preferred
WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.8B
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2000
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GFL serves 4 million households with curbside recycling contracts.
- GFL manages 40 licensed landfills across North America.
- GFL operates solid waste in 37 U.S. states for expansion.
What critics are saying
- Secure Waste acquisition balloons debt, triggers distress in 12-18 months.
- Waste Management undercuts pricing in Texas, erodes clients in 6-12 months.
- Ontario probe forces Canadian divestitures, halves operations in 18-36 months.
What makes GFL unique
- GFL diversifies beyond solid waste with liquid waste and soil remediation services.
- GFL invests in landfill gas-to-energy via GFL Renewables subsidiary.
- GFL acquired WCA in 2020, expanding into 11 U.S. states.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Company News
GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure for $6.4 billion, expanding its presence in Western Canada and North Dakota. The deal includes over 80 locations comprising 12 landfills, 55 waste treatment facilities, 12 recycling facilities, 98 injection wells and five transfer stations. Secure shareholders can choose $24.75 in cash, 0.4195 GFL subordinate voting shares, or a combination for each share held. Cash payments are capped at 20% of the total consideration, with GFL shares limited to 80%. GFL founder and CEO Patrick Dovigi said the acquisition will densify the company's Western Canada footprint and enhance its ability to offer comprehensive waste management services. The transaction requires shareholder approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
GFL Environmental Inc. has signed a deal to buy Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. in an agreement that values the company at about $6.4 billion.
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