Civil Superintendent

WSG Energy Services; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSG Energy Services seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee site activities, lead daily safety-focused meetings, and coordinate foremen and field crews. The role includes manpower scheduling, training, and performance management to meet project milestones.

You will drive project execution, maintain client relationships, ensure safety program compliance, and coordinate with HR and unions to maintain an incident-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams and coordinating multiple foremen.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pre-shift and post-shift meetings with day and night shift Foremen.
• Plan, organize, and conduct two Toolbox Meetings per day.
• Direct, allocate, and coordinate work among Foremen and field personnel.
• Manage manpower scheduling, workforce forecasting, training, and performance management.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and workforce development opportunities.
• Coordinate employee relations matters with HR and applicable unions, including conflict resolution.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and attend planning/progress meetings.
• Assist Project Management in meeting contractual obligations and milestones.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety programs (PPE, SWPs, JHAs).
• Conduct site audits and support safety improvement initiatives.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead daily pre-shift and post-shift meetings with day and night shift Foremen.
• Plan, organize, and conduct two Toolbox Meetings per day.
• Direct, allocate, and coordinate work assignments among Foremen and field personnel.
• Manage manpower scheduling, workforce forecasting, training, and performance management.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and workforce development opportunities.
• Support worker competency development through progressive training programs.
• Coordinate employee relations matters with HR and applicable unions, including conflict resolution and progressive discipline processes.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Maintain positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Attend work scope, planning, and progress meetings.
• Provide manpower forecasts, production updates, and progress reports.
• Address operational issues, schedule impacts, safety concerns, and seasonal work planning requirements.
• Collaborate and coordinate activities with other contractors working on site.
• Represent the company professionally and with integrity in all business dealings.

Project Execution & Operations

• Assist Project Management and Project Coordinators in meeting contractual obligations and project milestones.
• Organize and manage project materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and resources.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities for company equipment and vehicle assets.
• Attend and lead project progress meetings, Area Leadership Team (ALT) meetings, and Incident & Injury-Free (IIF) action team meetings.
• Support all aspects of project planning and execution as assigned by the Project Manager.

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all work activities.
• Ensure compliance with company and client safety programs, including:
  • PPE requirements
  • Hazard Assessments
  • Safe Work Procedures (SWPs)
  • Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
  • Group Risk Assessments
  • Permit-to-Work systems
  • Environmental controls
• Coordinate weekly safety meeting topics with the HSE team.
• Assist HSE personnel with incident investigations, reporting, corrective actions, and leading indicators.
• Review, approve, and sign off on JHAs, SWPs, competencies, and safety documentation.
• Conduct and/or direct regular site audits, inspections, and safety walks (minimum five audits per week).
• Support ongoing safety improvement initiatives and workforce engagement programs.