Facility Operations Manager - Whitehorse, Canada - KBL Environmental

KBL Environmental

Verified Company

Whitehorse, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Join the KBL Team

Are you ready to be part of Western Canada's leading environmental team? At KBL, we specialize in delivering inspired environmental solutions across Environmental Projects & Consulting Services, Waste Facilities, and Transportation.

As an emerging leader in the industry, we attribute our success to our exceptional team. Safety is our top priority, and we are guided by our core values of accountability, diligence, resourcefulness, and responsibility.

We are currently seeking to add a Facility Operations Manager to our team.

Job Type:
Full Time Permanent

Job Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon

The Facility Operations Manager is responsible for leading operations at our facility in Whitehorse. Responsibilities include overseeing the Emergency Response Program, daily facility operations, and enforcing health and safety compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Completing field work by:

Oversight of the KBL Emergency Response program
Manage out of town facility related work (i

e:
Out of town pick ups/remote locations, arranging for transportation, and disposals)

Being actively involved in waste consolidation, yard organization and implementing waste receiving and shipping processes

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Assist with Managing existing projects by:

Customer Service, which includes customer inquiries, complaints, and execution of work for clients.
Oversee daily operations duties, including day to day planning with facility supervisor, including KBL's health and safety program and inspections. Assist in any areas that are required.
Liaising with Regional Operations Manager to ensure operations are running as required.

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Health & Safety

Responsible for enforcing compliance with all Health & Safety requirements to always ensure worker safety, both at the facility and offsite work sites;

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Finding and bidding on new environmental project opportunities by:

Assisting with business unit financials by:
Providing quotes to customers that meet desired company margins.
Monthly financial accountabilities including but not limited to reviewing Facility P&L, managing subcontractors' costs and being accountable to facility profitability.

Qualifications:

Ideally three years minimum in the waste management industry
Experience in leading a team a definite asset; you will lead the Facility Waste Technicans and Lead Hand/Supervisors.
Strong understanding of operation principles and mechanical aptitude
Valid drivers license; class three would be an asset.
Computer skills able to use MS Office (including Teams) data entry into Sage accounting.
Strong logístical understanding of the Yukon
Due to possible exposure immunizations are recommended.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

Requirement travel 20% of the time to other KBL locations under your supervision.
Able to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly.
Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
There can be exposure to dust, noise, mud, water, smoke, and bacteria.
There is a possibility of cuts, bruises, straining, disease and /or severe injury if safe work practices are not followed.
Career opportunities we are a growing company
Professional development learn from the best in the industry
Competitive benefits package including all the basics plus Health Care Spending Account, Wellness Account and matching RRSP
Managers who are held accountable for employee engagement
Flexible working environment and hours
Comfortable and modern workspace and amenities
Competitive pay that matches your experience and qualifications

We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.