Construction Supervisor - Voisey's Bay

Redpath Mining Inc.; Labrador; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining Inc. is seeking a Construction Supervisor for an underground mine project on the Labrador east coast. The role focuses on planning, organizing and controlling activities, liaising with technical personnel, and ensuring compliance with client requirements and safety standards.

The successful candidate will lead a construction group, coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, and work to minimize costs while meeting design specifications and project milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Lead Construction Miner or relevant underground mining role
• Must understand the underground work environment
• Must understand leadership responsibilities
• Ability to multitask and work effectively
• Ability to work in a team and lead by example
• Willing to mentor others
• Ability to read civil prints
• Basic understanding of Mine Regulations pertaining to tasks
• Ability to conduct risk assessments

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineering and construction management as needed
• Monitor construction progress within schedule expectations
• Take action as critical dates approach to ensure smooth phase transitions
• Organize, develop and lead crew to achieve objectives
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and client schedules to achieve results
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure work meets safety standards
• Ensure subcontractors have current plans and specifications
• Act as principal coordinator with subcontractors for contract compliance
• Establish expectations with subcontractors and vendors regarding requirements and timing

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic

Ontario Hard Rock Underground Front Line Supervisor – Core

Job description

Job Description

Project: Voisey’s Bay

Location: East coast of Labrador (approximately 350 km North of Goose Bay and 35 km Southwest of Nain)

Rotation: 14 days on, 14 days off

Shift Length: 12 hours

Travel: Flight from airport closest to point of hire

Accommodation: Remote site - Camp setting

Compensation: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits

Pre-employment requirement: Drug test, Medical, Criminal Background Check

IIR recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreement with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.

IIR is an equal opportunity employer.

Scope Of Work

Innu Inuit Redpath Limited Partnership (IIR) will be the primary contractor on an underground mine project located on the east coast of Labrador, approximately 350 km north of Goose Bay. Future mining from the two separate underground deposits will extend the life of this operation for at least another decade. Both deposits contain Nickel and Copper and at peak production, 2.54 million tons will be mined annually. The work consists of building/ installing mine infrastructure such as high pressure doors, regulator walls, wash bays, maintenance bays, fuel bay, etc.

Job Summary

The primary role of the Construction Supervisor is to plan, organize and control activities of a construction group, to ensure the project is completed in accordance to company standards and safety practices; to liaise with technical personnel and to update the site management on activities, progress and challenges; to suggest methods and procedures to minimize project cost to ensure the work meets design specifications according to client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineering and construction management, when necessary, in clarifying or defining parameters and deciding on processes to be utilized
• Monitor operations activities to ensure construction progress on the project is within expectations
• Take appropriate action as critical dates approach to ensure a smooth transition from phase to phase
• Organize, develop and lead crew to achieve planned objective
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and client authorized project work schedules to achieve desired results
• Supervise sub-contractors and ensure all work is completed according to Redpath safety standards
• Ensure that subcontractors have current and accurate plans and specifications
• Act as principal coordinator and liaison with subcontractors to ensure contract compliance
• Establish expectations with subcontractors and vendors to ensure solid understanding of contract requirements (including documentation and information), expectations, and timing of required construction and materials to finish on schedule

Health And Safety

• Follow Company and Client health and safety standards and report all unsafe acts or conditions to the supervisor
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment.
• Work in accordance with local legislation

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Lead Construction Miner or relevant, related construction role in an underground mining environment - Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic or other provincial equivalent Required

Ontario Hard Rock Underground Front Line Supervisor – Common Core or another provincial equivalent - preferred

Must understand the underground work environment

Must understand the responsibilities of leadership

Ability to multitask and work effectively

Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently

Able to work in a team environment and lead by example

Willing to mentor others

Ability to read civil prints

Basic understanding of Mine Regulations pertaining to tasks

Ability to conduct a risk assessment of specific task

Understanding of work-related procedures and standards

Ability to recognize and resolve problems as required

Closing Date

October 5, 2026