WM has announced the opening of its first bilingual, Canada鈥慴ased Training Centre, a dedicated national hub designed to support the safety, development and long鈥憈erm success of Canadian drivers and technicians. Located within WM鈥檚 Hauling Facility in Brampton, Ontario, the Canada Training Centre reflects the company鈥檚 continued investment in its people and operations across the country.
The Canada Training Centre provides a purpose鈥慴uilt environment for hands鈥憃n learning, combining classroom instruction with real鈥憌orld training. The centre will serve teams from across Canada, supporting consistent safety practices, technical skills development and operational standards. The first group of trainees successfully completed the program, with the inaugural class graduating on April 30, 2026.
鈥淭his Training Centre represents an important milestone for our team in Canada,鈥� said Tracy Black, President, WM Canada. 鈥淏y investing in a centralized, Canada鈥憇pecific training environment, we are reinforcing our commitment to safety, supporting our frontline employees and helping ensure they have the skills, confidence and resources they need to succeed 鈥� today and over the long term.鈥�听
The Canada Training Centre was created through the repurposing of approximately 3,800 square feet of existing facility space, including the conversion of two service bays into dedicated technician training areas. The remodel includes modern classrooms, trainer workspaces, and upgraded lighting and branding to support an engaging and functional learning environment.
The site also features a structured driver training course within the yard, along with enhanced safety elements such as designated pedestrian walkways, traffic鈥慶alming measures and clearly defined training zones. These features are designed to reflect typical operating conditions while maintaining a controlled, safety-focused environment.
The Training Centre supports WM Canada鈥檚 broader workforce development and safety objectives by helping to create a more consistent frontline onboarding and training experience. Training is delivered in both of Canada鈥檚 official languages, combining classroom learning, hands-on instruction and scenario-based training led by experienced trainers, helping employees return to their home sites with strong foundational skills and a shared approach to safety and operations.
As part of WM鈥檚 ongoing investment in people, the Canada Training Centre is designed to evolve over time, supporting future cohorts and additional training programs to reflect the needs of WM鈥檚 diverse Canadian workforce. The Canada Training Centre aligns with WM鈥檚 people鈥慺irst culture and long鈥憈erm focus on investing in frontline teams, strengthening safety performance and supporting continued growth across its Canadian operations.