Waste Management

Senior District Manager

Waste Management$165K — $175K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years relevant experience required.
  • 5 years of Operations Management experience including at least 3 years managing a team.
  • Maintains valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Experience in operations, customer service, health and safety, and financial management required.
  • Prior experience in developing and managing budgets and resolving labor relations issues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement operational plans aligned with long-term objectives.
  • Build and develop the operations and leadership team including District Managers.
  • Continuously review and evaluate performance metrics for operational areas.
  • Counsel managers on program execution and modify plans as necessary.
  • Develop budgets forecasting financial and human resource needs.
  • Oversee personnel management including selection, coaching, and training.
  • Conduct Profit & Loss reviews and implement plans to improve profitability.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
  • Stock purchase plan and company matching on RRSP.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Comprehensive total compensation package.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary
As the Senior District Manager, you will be responsible for managing the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units. You will ensure that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives, and you will be responsible to successfully implement organizational initiatives. Additionally, in this role you will be responsible for the Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all District Managers.

This role is based out of Ottawa and is responsible for overseeing multiple Hauling Sites and all Collections Operations in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario (including Kingston, Napanee and Brockville)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements an area of responsibility operating plan consistent with accomplishing the long-range established objectives, enhancing effectiveness, and delineating responsibilities and authority.
  • Builds and develops operations and leadership team including District Managers and Operations Managers.
  • Reviews and evaluates performance with an area of responsibility continuingly and establishes proper performance measures
  • Counsels managers on execution of programs, and when necessary, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans per prevailing business conditions.
  • Develops operating unit budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods.
  • Assists managers in budget optimization; provides budget compliance support.
  • Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
  • Oversees District Managers and Operations Managers in the organization and scheduling of all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
  • Conducts Profit & Loss reviews in partnership with Financial Analysts and develops and executes plans to improve profitability through optimization of equipment utilization, routing, labour costs, equipment maintenance and material costs.
  • Implements and maintains programs to improve the Market Area's safety, productivity, and profitability; Ensures compliance with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)/Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and other Federal and Provincial regulations.


Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience
  • Education: Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree or High School Diploma GED or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant work experience required.
  • Experience: 5 years of prior work experience (in addition to education requirement) in Operations Management, including at least three years managing a team of two or more individuals required.


B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
  • Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position.


C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Experience in a position involving operations, customer service, community relations, health and safety, financial and human resources function; experience as a supervisor or manager; experience implementing safety (OH&S) programs and equipment specifications; experience preparing and managing budgets, and experience resolving labor relations issues required. Experience in managing multiple locations or business units is preferred.

D. Demonstrated Leadership Competencies

Composed and Confident - Demonstrates calm, stable leadership in high-pressure or uncertain situations. Inspires trust and resilience by remaining composed under stress. Provides consistent support and direction, giving others the confidence to stay the course - even when results are lagging, or stakes are high.

Humble Accountability and Team Recognition - Prioritizes team success over personal validation, holding themselves and others accountable with humility. Delivers clear, constructive feedback while staying focused on team growth. Gives credit where it's due and builds others up without seeking the spotlight.

Professional Presence and Communication - Communicates with clarity and confidence, modeling the tone, professionalism, and conduct expected of others. Sets the standard through their own behaviour and language. Provides direct feedback with purpose, enabling others to grow while upholding a respectful, results-focused culture.

Strategic Perspective and Execution Focus - Thinks beyond the moment and aligns daily decisions with broader goals. Connects the dots between strategy and execution. Guides the team to work smarter by creating more effective plans, anticipating outcomes, and adjusting as needed to drive results.

People-Centered Leadership - Builds authentic, trust-based relationships and genuinely invests in the success and well-being of others. Connects on a human level, not just a functional one. Motivates through empathy, care, and personal connection - fostering engagement and a strong sense of belonging.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $165,000 -$175,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This position is not for an existing vacancy

Benefits:
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Waste Management

Waste Management Careers

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48,500 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1894
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$15.2 billion
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