WHY CHOOSE US: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Assistant District Manager (ADM) works with the District Manager (DM) to manage operations and analyze data and processes in addition to supporting the company's efforts with our operational values and culture. The ADM will work collaboratively with all department heads to ensure that objectives, action plan management and financial results are achieved. This is a hands-on position with employees. As a Assistant District Manager with us the minimum responsibilities are: • Approve, monitor and develop safety programs and incentives to ensure teams are focused on our number one value every day, every time and every place. • Actively monitor local market conditions and competitive pricing to identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with the Sales Manager to implement territory planning, productivity measures, and customer acquisition strategies. • Assist the DM in negotiating or directing negotiations on disposal and transportation costs (to landfill) and third-party transfer station agreements to optimize waste volumes in our landfills. • Participate in the sale of large volumes of products, develop tenders and manage the day-to-day relationship with the Sales Manager. • Assist the Operations Manager and Sales Manager with container management and compactor sales. • Ensure the ongoing proper administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and participate in negotiations. • In collaboration with the DM and Controller, assist in the monthly forecasting and annual budget process. • Oversee, as appropriate, sales plans, including territory planning, productivity measures and sales tracking to meet goals. • Builds relationships and liaises with key partners in city government, e.g. Mayor, Waste Division (may appear before City Council) in one or more designated locations Understand the territory, deal with emerging issues and address environmental and waste concerns • Be present at all company events as a front-line executive. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: • Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in an operations and/or sales management position. • Post-secondary degree, preferably in business or commerce. • Excellent planning, strategic and analytical skills, financial literacy essential. • Highly developed leadership and entrepreneurial skills. • Exceptional sales and negotiation skills, with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset. • Demonstrate a proven track record of achieving business plan objectives. • Possession of a commercial driver's license is an asset (Class 3, 2 or 1). • Knowledge of the transportation or waste management industry is an asset. • Primarily office-based with occasional site visits. • Light physical effort; may require periodic walking during the day. • Flexible hours, with some early starts (e.g., 4:00 am). WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US: • Competitive Wages • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future • Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.
