Construction Supervisor

WSP in Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive compensation

Safety‑driven culture

Job summary

WSP seeks a Construction Supervisor to join the Applied Solutions team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. You will oversee mine closure, environmental remediation, and civil construction projects, coordinating contractors and field resources to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery in Northern Canada.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, environmental professionals, and Indigenous communities, promoting a strong safety culture and robust project documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision or related field leadership roles.
• Experience supporting civil construction, mine closure, and environmental remediation projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, contractor management, and field safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction and field activities on mine closure, environmental remediation, and civil construction projects.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, equipment, and site resources to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and schedules, addressing field challenges.
• Prepare daily reports and field documentation to support project records and successful delivery.

Skills

Construction supervision

Remote locations

Contract administration

Leadership

Safety culture

Field coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma/degree in construction management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us -

WSP is seeking a Construction Supervisor to join our Applied Solutions team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

In this role, you'll help deliver mine closure, environmental remediation, and civil construction projects across Northern Canada. Working closely with project managers, contractors, engineers, environmental professionals, and Indigenous communities, you'll play a key role in overseeing field activities, supporting safe project execution, and ensuring work is completed to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Candidates currently based in Yellowknife or elsewhere in the Northwest Territories are strongly encouraged to apply and bring their local knowledge and northern experience to our growing team

Your Impact

• Supervise day-to-day construction and field activities on mine closure, environmental remediation, and civil construction projects


• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, equipment, and site resources to support safe and efficient project delivery


• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements


• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality, and schedules, proactively addressing field challenges


• Conduct site inspections and verify work is completed in accordance with project specifications and contract requirements


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, environmental professionals, contractors, and clients to support successful project execution


• Prepare daily reports, field documentation, progress updates, and project records


• Support successful project delivery in remote and challenging northern environments

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma, degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in construction management, engineering technology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline


• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision, site coordination, contract administration, or related field leadership roles


• Experience supporting civil construction, mine closure, environmental remediation, earthworks, infrastructure, or industrial projects


• Strong understanding of construction methods, contractor management, and field safety practices


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in remote locations and outdoor environments


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and reporting tools


• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Based in Yellowknife or the Northwest Territories and able to leverage local knowledge, relationships, and northern experience to support successful project delivery.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.

We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.


• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.


• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.


• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $46.00 - $61.00


• MB & ON: $42.00 - $57.80


• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $41.60 - $55.20

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark

Ready to take on a role where your leadership and field expertise directly contribute to environmental restoration and responsible project delivery?

Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and innovation while helping deliver some of Canada's most complex mine closure, remediation, and civil construction projects.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.

We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .