Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Front-Line Leader supervises a shift team of operators to ensure safe, continuous 24/7 refinery operations. This role is accountable for safe shift execution in a continuous-process refinery environment, coordinating operators and responding to abnormal conditions.
This role supports 24/7 coverage and requires rotating shifts (12-hour day/night rotation), weekends/holidays, overtime, and call-out response during upsets or emergencies.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operations while meeting or exceeding federal, provincial, corporate and industry standards.
- Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of Process data and information for daily report, inventory and other data; as required (e.g. Prod Sheet, Cat change tracking).
- Conduct shift turnover and ensure clear communication of operating status.
- Coordinate unit operations, alarms response, and field rounds; maintaining a safe workplace and clean housekeeping environment.
- Enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
- Initiate notifications and escalation during process upsets/emergencies.
- Ensure compliance with OH&S Canada standards, Process Safety Management , Management of Change (MOC), and local environmental compliance programs.
- Other duties as directed or required.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Current holder of BC or Inter-provincial minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate or equivalent experience; post-secondary preferred.
- 3–7 years operations experience in a complex manufacturing environment, ideally a background in a petrochemical or refinery setting with lead/supervisory experience.
- Prior refinery, chemical, terminal, or continuous-process manufacturing experience.
- Strong knowledge of continuous-process refinery operations and unit controls (DCS/SCADA knowledge is applicable).
- Expertise in safe work practices (permit-to-work, LOTO) and emergency response protocols.
- Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems is preferred.
- Ability to work extended hours (including off hours and weekends).
- Occasional travel for training or meetings is required.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety and a Safety-focused attitude.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to improve operational efficiency.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to climb stairs/tanks, work at heights, read gauges/displays, respond to alarms, and work safely in PPE.
- Extended standing/walking and occasional lifting as required.
GFL Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with a company-matched RRSP program to support your financial future.
- Industry leading health, dental, vision and mental health benefits—with premiums fully covered by GFL.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for you and your family.
- Paid training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
- A positive, collaborative work culture that invests in your success.
This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful
completion of required medical, physical, drug and alcohol testing.
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