Waste Connections of Canada

solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services

AssistantDistrictManager

$125–140k Vancouver, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Assistant District Manager at Waste Connections of Canada. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, sales management, negotiation. manage operations. analyze data and processes”

What You'll Achieve.

achieve objectives, action plan management and financial results; ensure teams are focused on our number one value; identify growth opportunities; optimize waste volumes in our landfills; meet goals

Industry & Context.

solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills; deal with emerging issues

Eligibility Requirements

Primarily office-based with occasional site visits, Light physical may require periodic walking during the day, Flexible hours, with some early starts (e.g., 4:00 am)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in an operations and/or sales management position, Post-secondary degree, preferably in business or commerce, Excellent planning, strategic and analytical skills, financial literacy essential, Highly developed leadership and entrepreneurial skills, Exceptional sales and negotiation skills, with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, Demonstrate a proven track record of achieving business plan objectives

Nice to Have

Possession of a commercial driver's license is an asset (Class 3, 2 or 1), Knowledge of the transportation or waste management industry is an asset

What You'll Do.

analyze data and processes

support company's efforts with operational values and culture

work collaboratively with all department heads to ensure objectives

action plan management and financial results are achieved

monitor and develop safety programs and incentives

actively monitor local market conditions and competitive pricing to identify growth opportunities

assist the DM in negotiating or directing negotiations on disposal and transportation costs

assist the DM in negotiating or directing negotiations on third party transfer station agreements

participate in the sale of large volumes of products

manage the day-to-day relationship with the Sales Manager

assist the Operations Manager and Sales Manager with container management and compactor sales

ensure the ongoing proper administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)

participate in negotiations

assist in the monthly forecasting and annual budget process

including territory planning

productivity measures and sales tracking to meet goals

builds relationships and liaises with key partners in city government

understand the territory

deal with emerging issues and address environmental and waste concerns

be present at all company events as a front-line executive

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work collaboratively with all department heads; collaborate with the Sales Manager; liaise with key partners in city government

Process & Methodology

action plan management

Full Job Description

## Why Choose Us: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. ## General Description: The Assistant District Manager (ADM) works with the District Manager (DM) to manage operations and analyze data and processes in addition to supporting the company's efforts with our operational values and culture. The ADM will work collaboratively with all department heads to ensure that objectives, action plan management and financial results are achieved. This is a hands-on position with employees. As an Assistant District Manager with us, the minimum responsibilities are: * Approve, monitor and develop safety programs and incentives to ensure teams are focused on our number one value every day, every time and every place. * Actively monitor local market conditions and competitive pricing to identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with the Sales Manager to implement territory planning, productivity measures, and customer acquisition strategies. * Assist the DM in negotiating or directing negotiations on disposal and transportation costs (to landfill) and third party transfer station agreements to optimize waste volumes in our landfills. * Participate in the sale of large volumes of products, develop tenders and manage the day-to-day relationship with the Sales Manager. * Assist the Operations Manager and Sales Manager with container management and compactor sales. * Ensure the ongoing proper administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and participate in negotiations. * In collaboration with the DM and Controller, assist in

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