Job Description

Join the KBL Team!
Are you ready to be part of Western Canadas leading environmental team? At KBL, we specialize in delivering inspired environmental solutions across Environmental Projects & Consulting Services, Waste Facilities, and Transportation. As an emerging leader in the industry, we attribute our success to our exceptional team. Safety is our top priority, and we are guided by our core values of accountability, diligence, resourcefulness, and responsibility.
Visit our website at www.kblenv.com to learn more about KBL, and we encourage you to apply and join us on this exciting journey!
We are currently seeking to add a Facility Operations Manager to our team.
Job Type: Full Time Permanent Job Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
The Facility Operations Manager is responsible for leading operations at our facility in Whitehorse. Responsibilities include overseeing the Emergency Response Program, daily facility operations, and enforcing health and safety compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing field work by:
  • Oversight of the KBL Emergency Response program
  • Manage out of town facility related work (i.e.: Out of town pick ups/remote locations, arranging for transportation, and disposals)
  • Being actively involved in waste consolidation, yard organization and implementing waste receiving and shipping processes
• Assist with Managing existing projects by:
  • Customer Service, which includes customer inquiries, complaints, and execution of work for clients.
  • Oversee daily operations duties, including day to day planning with facility supervisor, including KBLs health and safety program and inspections. Assist in any areas that are required.
  • Liaising with Regional Operations Manager to ensure operations are running as required.
• Health & Safety
  • Responsible for enforcing compliance with all Health & Safety requirements to always ensure worker safety, both at the facility and offsite work sites;
• Finding and bidding on new environmental project opportunities by:
  • Dealing with customers and vendors directly via phone, email, or in person
• Assisting with business unit financials by:
  • Providing quotes to customers that meet desired company margins.
  • Monthly financial accountabilities including but not limited to reviewing Facility P&L, managing subcontractors costs and being accountable to facility profitability.

Qualifications:

• Ideally three years minimum in the waste management industry
• Experience in leading a team a definite asset; you will lead the Facility Waste Technicans and Lead Hand/Supervisors.
• Strong understanding of operation principles and mechanical aptitude
• Valid drivers license; class three would be an asset.
• Computer skills - able to use MS Office (including Teams) data entry into Sage accounting.
• Strong logistical understanding of the Yukon
• Due to possible exposure immunizations are recommended.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Requirement travel 20% of the time to other KBL locations under your supervision.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• There can be exposure to dust, noise, mud, water, smoke, and bacteria.
• There is a possibility of cuts, bruises, straining, disease and /or severe injury if safe work practices are not followed.

What KBL offers the right candidate

• Career opportunities - we are a growing company!
• Professional development - learn from the best in the industry!
• Competitive benefits package including all the basics plus Health Care Spending Account, Wellness Account and matching RRSP
• Managers who are held accountable for employee engagement
• Flexible working environment and hours
• Comfortable and modern workspace and amenities
• Competitive pay that matches your experience and qualifications

We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.