Vice President, Solid Waste Operations

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Reporting to: President

Confidential Executive Opportunity

A well-established organization in the solid waste industry is seeking an experienced executive to lead its British Columbia operations. This confidential prospect is ideal for a proven operational leader with extensive experience managing complex waste operations, driving financial performance, and developing high-performing teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading regional operations, delivering strong business results, fostering a culture of safety, and supporting the organization's continued success. Additional information regarding the company and reporting structure will be shared with candidates selected to move forward in the process.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide executive leadership for regional solid waste operations.
- Lead day-to-day operational performance while ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
- Develop and execute business plans, budgets, and strategic initiatives to achieve financial and operational objectives.
- Maintain full accountability for regional profit and loss performance.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, transportation, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of operational leaders, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, commercial, and industrial customers.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement initiatives that drive measurable business results.




- Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic business initiatives and long-term planning.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience within the solid waste industry is required.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-site solid waste operations with full operational and financial accountability.
- Strong knowledge of waste collection, hauling, transfer, recycling, landfill, fleet operations, logistics, and environmental compliance.
- Experience leading unionized operations is preferred.
- Proven ability to lead large operational teams while driving performance, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&L; performance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

A highly competitive executive compensation package will be offered, including:

- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance incentive
- Vehicle allowance or Company Vehicle provided
- Relocation assistance can be provided
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Executive vacation package

Apply

This is a confidential executive search being conducted on behalf of our client.

Qualified candidates with a strong background in solid waste operations are encouraged to apply in confidence. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process.

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