Regional Municipality of Peel, ON, Canada

Job Description
Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Our Organization
The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household good collection service. With more than 5,000 donations bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted gently used clothing and household items, using them to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada.

Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfill sites across Canada. As an employee on the National Diabetes Trust team, you are part of our national coverage in 2,500 communities, with 28 operations and 100 trucks. Join a team that is making a difference raising money for life altering charitable programs, all while helping the environment.

What We Offer:

Challenging work with opportunities for career advancement

Eligible to participate in the NDT Performance Bonus Plan program

Extended Health & Dental Care

Life Insurance, AD&D; & LTD (100% Employer-paid)

Optional Critical Illness

Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer-paid) once eligibility criteria are met

RRSP with company matching component available

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and GoodLife Fitness.

Job Overview
Reporting to the Area Manager, Business Operations, this hands‑on roll supports the National Diabetes Trust’s mission through the Declutter® Program, the door‑to‑door pickup and drop‑box collection programs, through the generation of revenue. The Operations Manager ensures all local business streams and targets are met, maintains strong fiscal accountability and excellent net revenues in the context of sound human resource management practices.

About the Operations Manager Role

Manage, coach, direct and motivate staff to achieve targets to ensure that budgeted revenues are achieved and to promote a sense of teamwork and cooperation among employees

Hire, evaluate, promote, and terminate staff in consultation with the Area Manager and the Human Resources Department

Responsible for accurate inventory management and reporting. Ensure the correct level of inventory is available to maintain quotas throughout the year subject to seasonal fluctuations in productivity

Guarantee that all documentation related to the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration / National Safety Code Registration, Hours of Service and vehicle inspection, maintenance and service are accurate and up‑to‑date

Identify and recommend opportunities in the operation for cost savings and increased efficiencies through economics of scale, elimination of duplication, use of technology and group purchasing

Complete monthly employee productivity reports and plan,



post and implement regular staff meetings

Prepare and follow a yearly budget for their Business Operation

Have a thorough knowledge of the organization goals and objectives, services, programs, and organizational structure at all levels

Liaise with local Value Village Stores to maintain and ensure a steady flow/proper mix of merchandise is delivered to Value Village Stores

Responsible for accurate inventory management and reporting. Ensure the correct level of inventory is available to maintain quotas throughout the year subject to seasonal fluctuations in productivity

Build and foster relationships in the community including but not limited to drop box partnerships, alternate collection partnerships, clothing drives and fundraising opportunities

Communicate and liaison with Leadership Centres, Branches, etc. to build internal National Diabetes Trust support, unified public relations efforts and to obtain their assistance in securing merchandise

Keep updated personnel files and attendance records, produce work schedules, and deal with vacation requests and sick leave

Ensures payroll records are accurate and sent to the National Payroll Department on a timely basis

Manage, coach, direct and motivate staff to achieve targets to ensure that budgeted revenues are achieved and to promote a sense of teamwork and cooperation among employees

Hire, evaluate, promote, and terminate staff in consultation with the Area Manager and the Human Resources Department

Responsible for accurate inventory management and reporting. Ensure the correct level of inventory is available to maintain quotas throughout the year subject to seasonal fluctuations in productivity

Guarantee that all documentation related to the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration / National Safety Code Registration, Hours of Service and vehicle inspection, maintenance and service are accurate and up‑to‑date

Identify and recommend opportunities in the operation for cost savings and increased efficiencies through economics of scale, elimination of duplication, use of technology and group purchasing

Complete monthly employee productivity reports and plan, post and implement regular staff meetings

Prepare and follow a yearly budget for their Business Operation

Have a thorough knowledge of the organization goals and objectives, services, programs, and organizational structure at all levels





Liaise with local Value Village Stores to maintain and ensure a steady flow/proper mix of merchandise is delivered to Value Village Stores

Responsible for accurate inventory management and reporting. Ensure the correct level of inventory is available to maintain quotas throughout the year subject to seasonal fluctuations in productivity

Build and foster relationships in the community including but not limited to drop box partnerships, alternate collection partnerships, clothing drives and fundraising opportunities

Communicate and liaison with Leadership Centres, Branches, etc. to build internal National Diabetes Trust support, unified public relations efforts and to obtain their assistance in securing merchandise

Keep updated personnel files and attendance records, produce work schedules, and deal with vacation requests and sick leave

Ensures payroll records are accurate and sent to the National Payroll Department on a timely basis

About You

Must have a Class 5 and/or G license, passenger car or light truck, with a minimum of 5 years actual driving experience at that level, and a clean driver abstract, with no violations or accidents within the last 3 years.

University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience

5-7 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary setting with a scheduling component

Excellent organizational skills, motivation, and ability to delegate

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office

Knowledge of financial management and planning

Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and telephone

Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Second language an asset

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. We believe in the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

We are committed to bringing people together in a respectful, inclusive and supportive environment, no matter their age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, or where they live. In July of 2020, we signed the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge and will hold ourselves accountable in meeting those commitments.

Hiring Process Disclosure:
This posting is for an existing vacancy. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. We do not use AI in the recruitment process.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Regional Municipality of Peel, ON, Canada

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📌 Operations Manager - Peel (Ontario)
🏢 Diabetes Canada
📍 Ontario