Landfill Operator

At Ambipar Response Canada, we invest in our employees and take pride in fostering growth as you work towards a career in the environmental industry. We offer an energetic, dynamic, and supportive team environment, shaping you to be a leader in your role. Our dedication includes many perks, such as:

Health & Dental Benefits

Health Spending Account

RRSP Matching Program

Growth Opportunities & Mentorship

Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement

Flex Days

Employee Assistance Program

Work from Home

Ambipar is a multidisciplinary firm that provides a wide range of environmental, emergency response, industrial services, marine services, and training. Opportunity exists for you to grow and learn more about these industries within Ambipar.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ambipar is currently seeking a Landfill Equipment Operator based out of Calgary, Red Deer, Youngstown, or Drumheller.   

RESPONSIBILITIES AT HAND / WHAT YOUR DAYS WILL CONSIST OF

Operational Leadership

Supervise daily tipping face operations, including waste acceptance, traffic flow, safety procedures, and staffing assignments.

Serve as the on-site point of contact for all operational concerns, escalating issues to upper management as needed.

Monitor incoming loads for compliance with site acceptance criteria and diversion opportunities.

Ensure proper placement, compaction, and cover of waste to maintain site integrity and maximize air space capacity.

Heavy Equipment Operation

Operate heavy machinery (e.g., loader, landfill compactor) to manage, sort, and cover materials.

Perform equipment walkarounds, inspections, and coordinate repairs or servicing with maintenance teams.

Maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and care in all equipment-related tasks.

Compliance & Safety

Enforce site rules, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements for all contractors, and customers.

Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and on-the-spot coaching to maintain a zero-incident culture.

Monitor environmental controls (dust, litter, erosion, leachate, noise) and maintain inspection records.

Waste Screening & Diversion Oversight

Support landfill staff in identifying prohibited, hazardous, or divertible materials.

Optimize diversion strategies for streams like metal, wood, drywall, organics, and recyclables.

Track volumes and contamination data; recommend improvements to enhance diversion performance.

Engage with customers and haulers to improve compliance and separation at the source.

Administrative Support

Maintain daily logs, inspection checklists, equipment usage records, and basic site metrics.

Complete incident reporting

Support facility audits, reporting, and compliance documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications in waste management, heavy equipment, or supervisory training preferred.

2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in landfill or construction environments.

Must maintain or be working towards a valid Landfill Operator Certificate of Qualification, administered by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

Knowledge and experience of solid waste handling, recycling, and environmental regulations.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Strong communication and leadership skills; confident managing both staff and the public.

Able to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment with changing priorities.

Proficient with basic computer systems, digital logs, and equipment maintenance tracking.

Able to wear PPE at all times (hi-vis, steel-toe boots, gloves, etc.).

Does this sound like you? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you and potentially have you join our team!

This posting will remain open until suitable candidates have been selected. We thank all applicants for applying and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.