Electrical Superintendent

Supplied Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Supplied Talent is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead on-site electrical construction for a major infrastructure project in Canada. This role oversees power distribution, instrumentation, and electrical systems, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with civil, structural, and mechanical trades.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in similar roles, holds a 309A certification, and can manage self-performed crews across large industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Electrical trades certification (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician) or equivalent.
• 5+ years as Electrical Superintendent on large-scale heavy industrial projects.
• Experience with industrial electrical installations and 600V+ systems.
• Proven track record managing self-performed electrical crews.
• Valid WHMIS and Elevated/Aerial Work Platform certificates, Fall Arrest required.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all electrical construction activities on-site, ensuring safety, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
• Directly supervise Electrical Foremen, Journeypersons and Apprentices with technical guidance.
• Plan, coordinate and execute daily/weekly electrical work including manpower, equipment, materials.
• Manage electrical installation scopes: power distribution, equipment, cables, instrumentation.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, process mechanical trades for project alignment.
• Interpret drawings, specs and contract documents to meet standards.
• Monitor labour productivity, materials usage and cost codes to meet targets.
• Develop look-ahead schedules and weekly progress updates for leadership.
• Identify conflicts and schedule constraints; implement practical solutions.
• Contribute to RFIs, change orders, procurement and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, inspections and commissioning activities.
• Maintain documentation: timesheets, progress reports, inspection records.
• Support testing, commissioning, deficiency resolution and handover of systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety management

Reading electrical drawings

Technical guidance

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Electrical trades certification (309A)

Job description

An established Canadian general contractor specializing in heavy industrial construction and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical construction activities on a major infrastructure project. The company delivers complex projects across the water and wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining and municipal infrastructure sectors, with a strong emphasis on self‑performed construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all electrical construction activities on‑site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and to specification.
• Directly supervise Electrical Foremen, Lead Hands, Journeypersons and Apprentices, providing technical guidance, performance feedback and workforce development.
• Plan, coordinate and execute daily and weekly electrical construction activities, including manpower allocation, equipment utilization, material availability and work sequencing.
• Manage significant electrical installation scopes, including power distribution, electrical equipment, cable systems, instrumentation and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical construction activities with civil, structural, process mechanical and other trades to maintain efficient project execution.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contract documents and engineering requirements to ensure installations meet applicable standards.
• Monitor labour productivity, material usage, construction budgets and cost codes to achieve established project performance targets.
• Develop and communicate short‑term construction schedules, look‑ahead plans and weekly progress updates to project leadership.
• Identify potential construction conflicts, technical challenges and schedule constraints, implementing practical solutions to minimize disruption.
• Provide technical input into Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, procurement requirements, commissioning plans and other project documentation.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers, inspections and commissioning activities where required.
• Ensure compliance with site‑specific health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Maintain accurate workforce timesheets, progress reports, inspection records and other required documentation.
• Foster a positive, accountable and safety‑focused working environment while maintaining strong relationships with project management, engineers, clients and other stakeholders.
• Support testing, commissioning, deficiency resolution and final handover of completed electrical systems.

Must Haves

• Electrical trade certification (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent on large-scale heavy industrial construction projects.
• Strong experience with industrial electrical installations, power distribution and systems above 600V.
• Proven experience directly managing self‑performed electrical crews, including Foremen, Journeypersons and Apprentices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid WHMIS, Elevated/Aerial Work Platform and Fall Arrest certifications.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Nice to Haves

• Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) construction experience.
• Experience on large-scale industrial projects ($50M+), including pulp and paper, mining, energy or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with medium‑voltage distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers and industrial electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, automation and SCADA systems.
• Project Management experience, including scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
• Experience supervising unionized workforces and coordinating electrical testing and commissioning.