General Manager - Liquid Resource Recovery

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

As the General Manager for Liquid Resource Recovery, you will report directly to the Executive Vice President of the Environmental Division and sit on the Senior Management Team. You will provide leadership and direction on the strategic planning for the growth of all business units within Grease Trap Services. You will have ultimate responsibility for the commercial and operational aspects of Grease Trap Services. Maintaining a sharp focus on delivering operational results for growth and embodying a continuous improvement mindset. You will spear the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of sales and operations to support customer acquisition and retention, revenue, and profit growth.

You are a strategic thinker, supporting the Company's vision for sustainable growth, and have health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in the forefront. You are a trusted partner with management teams, shareholders, community groups, customers, and suppliers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategically identify market opportunities to achieve financial and operational goals
• Execute the plan to accelerate profitable growth; product innovation, GTM model development, geographic expansion, and talent and performance metrics development
• Reduce complexity and drive agility in decision making to optimize Operations improvement
• Take an active approach to talent management; onboard, mentor, and inspire Grease Trap Services leaders to achieve high performance
• Have a competitive focus on understanding the industry direction, regulatory environment, value drivers, and customer needs to shape the future of Grease Trap Services

Here's What You Need

• Minimum high school graduation, or equivalent level of education, plus an additional two/three-year college diploma - business administration, operations management
• A valid G Ontario Driver's License in good standing and access to a vehicle for travel to local Walker facilities
• A proven track record of commercial trucking, logistics, and/or supply chain management including full P&L responsibility
• Superior levels of interpersonal and communication skills to promote and foster relationships with existing and potential customers, colleagues, and industry associates

What's in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.