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National QA/QC Environmental Program Manager

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 2, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The manager will lead the launch of new on-site waste programs and ensure operational excellence, compliance, and quality standards across multiple sites. They are responsible for training management teams, mitigating operational risks, and driving continuous improvement through proactive oversight.

Job details

Clean Harbors is seeking a National QA/QC InSite Manager for Canada! This leadership role will drive quality assurance, quality control, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple sites nationwide. The successful candidate will travel across Canada to lead the launch of new on-site waste programs, develop and train management teams, and establish consistent standards, processes, and best practices across the organization. The individual will drive continuous improvement and measurable financial, operational, quality, and compliance results while partnering with site leadership to ensure effective program implementation and consistent application of best practices throughout Canada. *Approximately 70–75% of the position requires travel throughout Canada. * Why work for Clean Harbors? * Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5! * Competitive compensation: $80,000-$95,000 annually (based on experience) + bonus opportunity. * Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment. * Group RRSP with company matching component. * Ability to participate in the company Employee Stock Purchase Plan. * Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career. * Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement. * Positive and safe work environments. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. New Program Launches – Revenue Enablement & Cost Control: Ensure operational readiness, accelerate speed-to-revenue, and minimize startup errors. Establish audit protocols and compliance requirements for new waste programs, support site launches, and train managers on program management. 2. LOA Coverage – Revenue Protection & Business Continuity: By providing seamless coverage during employee absences, the role prevents service disruptions to protect contract revenue and reduces operational risk exposure 3. QA/QC Oversight – Margin Protection & Risk Mitigation: Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner. Through proactive quality assurance and compliance oversight, these managers prevent chargebacks, credits, safety incidents, and regulatory risk. 4. Talent Attraction, Retention and Business Development: Support and train InSite employees at assigned locations and make sure staffing and employee skills meet customer requirements. Support business development by tracking daily goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). QUALIFICATIONS * 5+ years of experience in hazardous waste management or relevant environmental QA/QC program management. * Travel Requirement: willingness to travel 70-75% of the time to support a broad range of customer locations nationwide. * Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field highly preferred. * Proven ability to develop and deliver training on environmental health and safety and hazardous materials management. * Strong understanding of provincial and federal compliance/regulatory standards. * Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. 40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us. Clean Harbors Technical Services * Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities * Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment * Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactive and compressed gases * Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class. Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. *CH #CH #LI-LB

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in hazardous waste management or environmental QA/QC program management. A bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field is highly preferred, along with the ability to travel 70-75% of the time.