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At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

As the Area Manager, you will play an integral role in leading safe, effective, and environmentally responsible operations across SECURE’s waste processing facilities. As a people leader, you will set the culture, lead and develop facility teams, oversee training and competencies, and monitor operational performance, KPIs, and business requirements.

You will work closely with the General Manager, Operations, to support operational excellence, ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements, and effectively communicate critical information across the Area.

This position will oversee SECURE’s Peace River, Rainbow Lake, Valleyview and High Prairie waste processing facilities.

You’ll be part of SECURE’s operations leadership team, providing direction and oversight to facility teams across the Area. You will set the tone for a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, customer service, collaboration, and accountability. Through your leadership, you will ensure SECURE’s mission, vision, and values are reflected in the day-to-day operations across the Area.

This is a field-based role that operates primarily on a Monday-to-Friday schedule, with the expectation of being available to support occasional on-call and emergency operational needs. The position requires regular travel between the Peace River, Rainbow Lake, and High Prairie facilities, along with flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as business needs require. Candidates must be prepared to work in challenging environments, including outdoors in all weather conditions and in support of emergency response requirements.

Operational Management

• Oversee the safe, effective, and efficient day-to-day operations of SECURE’s waste processing facilities.
• Monitor facility throughput, KPIs, performance metrics, and daily volume balances.
• Provide operational guidance and troubleshooting support to Operators.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resources, improve processes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide guidance, training, coaching, and support to ensure employees perform their duties effectively and safely.
• Oversee employee orientations, competency assessments, required training, and safety tickets.
• Oversee staffing, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Lead by example in promoting SECURE’s safety culture and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure employees and contractors follow SECURE’s policies, Code of Practice, Life Saving Rules, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee hazard assessments, Safe Work Permits, safety meetings, incident investigations, emergency response planning, audits, and required documentation.

Customer Relations & Business Performance

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, regulatory authorities, municipalities, and community members.
• Support operational budgets, forecasts, cost management, and opportunities to improve performance and profitability.
• Maintain effective communication with the General Manager, Operations, regarding operational performance, challenges, and business priorities.

• Grade 12 Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in waste management facilities, industrial landfills, pipeline operations, or a related industry.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean driving record.
• Valid industry safety tickets and certifications.
• Ability to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership, guidance, coaching, and support to staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, company applications, and corporate safety systems.
• Strong operational knowledge and the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and resolve issues effectively.

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:

• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan

• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.