Electrical Supervisor

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Squamish; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasu Construction is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead electricians and subcontractors on modular and remote projects, while also supporting preconstruction planning and execution strategy. This senior, hands-on role requires a strong leadership presence and the ability to coordinate field activities across Western Canada.

You will oversee field execution, safety compliance, budgeting input, and inspections, mentoring junior leaders and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Red Seal/Journeyperson Electrician certification is required.
• Supervisory/permit authorisation designation is a strong asset.
• 8+ years electrical construction experience with field leadership.
• 3+ years electrical supervision on commercial/industrial/modular/remote projects.
• Ability to supervise electricians and subcontractors with accountability.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, power, lighting, and controls.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and construction docs.
• Experience supporting estimating, material take-offs and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and safety regulations.
• Experience coordinating inspections and project turnover.
• Ability to coordinate with project teams and trades.
• Willingness to mobilize to major project sites (rotational/remote).
• Proficiency with MS Office and digital reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license and clean abstract.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Physically capable for outdoor construction and fitness test.
• Camp/modular/remote project experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate electricians and subcontractors.
• Provide field leadership on major modular and remote projects.
• Support front-end planning, estimating, resourcing, and execution strategy.
• Review tender docs and budgets to support electrical estimates.
• Complete/Review material take-offs, labour forecasts, and manpower plans.
• Read and apply construction drawings, schematics, and specs.
• Coordinate electrical installations, power, lighting, controls, and safety systems.
• Develop daily/weekly work plans with the team and operations manager.
• Support budgeting and cost control by forecasting needs.
• Identify and resolve field issues and trade conflicts promptly.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports.
• Mentor electricians and junior leaders as the division grows.
• Contribute electrical input to business development and bids.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a safe job site, equipment, and environment.

Skills

Red Seal/Journeyperson Electrician

Field leadership

Supervision & mentoring

Read drawings & specs

Budgeting input

Code compliance knowledge

Coordination with trades

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical FSR designation, Master Electrician designation, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Tasu Construction

Tasu Construction is a Western Canada-based construction company specializing in the installation and delivery of high-quality modular and camp facilities. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to help lead and grow our electrical capability across upcoming modular construction, workforce accommodation, and remote project opportunities.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for an experienced electrical supervisor who can oversee electricians and subcontractors in the field while also supporting front-end project planning, estimating, resourcing, constructability review, and execution strategy. The Electrical Supervisor will play a key role in planning and supervising major projects onsite, supporting safe and efficient delivery, and helping Tasu build a stronger electrical division capable of winning and delivering new work.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Remote, project-based work
• Rotational schedule as required by project needs
• Travel required throughout Western Canada for modular and camp facility projects
• Work may take place in construction site, remote site, and camp environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate electricians, apprentices, and electrical subcontractors, including assigning work, monitoring productivity, coaching team members, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Provide field leadership on major projects, including remote, modular, camp, and workforce accommodation projects across Western Canada
• Support front-end planning, estimating, procurement, resourcing, and execution strategy for electrical scopes before mobilization
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities, and subcontractor pricing to support accurate electrical estimates and project budgets
• Complete and/or review electrical material take-offs, labour forecasts, tools and equipment requirements, and manpower plans
• Read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, schematics, shop drawings, and technical documents to plan and complete work
• Coordinate electrical installations, temporary power, permanent power, distribution, lighting, controls, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, commissioning, and utility interface requirements as applicable to project scope
• Develop and coordinate daily and weekly work plans, schedules, manpower requirements, materials, tools, and equipment in collaboration with the Operations Manager and project team
• Support job budgeting and cost control by forecasting labour, materials, tools, and equipment needs, tracking actual usage, and communicating budget or productivity concerns early
• Identify and resolve field issues, trade conflicts, design gaps, deficiencies, and productivity constraints in a timely and practical manner
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, deficiency correction, energization, and turnover activities with inspectors, utilities, consultants, subcontractors, and other trades
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, inspection records, deficiency tracking, material records, and handover documentation
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to electricians, apprentices, and junior leaders as the electrical division grows
• Support business development and pursuit efforts by contributing practical electrical input, constructability advice, execution planning, and lessons learned to help Tasu win new electrical work
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, ensure compliance with applicable electrical code and occupational health and safety requirements, and contribute to a strong safety culture
• Maintain Tasu's professional image by demonstrating strong communication, accountability, organization, and by keeping a clean, safe, and orderly job site

Qualifications

• Red Seal/Journeyperson Electrician certification required
• Electrical FSR designation, Master Electrician designation, or equivalent supervisory/permit authorization is a strong asset
• 8+ years of electrical construction experience, including significant field leadership experience
• 3+ years of electrical supervision, foreperson, or general foreperson experience on commercial, industrial, modular, camp, or remote construction projects
• Proven ability to supervise electricians and subcontractors, assign work, monitor progress, maintain accountability, and support safe, productive project execution
• Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution, temporary and permanent power, lighting, controls, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, grounding, testing, commissioning, and code compliance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, single-line diagrams, schematics, shop drawings, technical drawings, and construction documents
• Experience supporting estimating, material take-offs, labour forecasting, work planning, procurement input, and project budgeting
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian Electrical Code requirements, provincial electrical regulations, occupational health and safety regulations, WorkSafeBC requirements where applicable, and construction safety practices
• Experience coordinating inspections, utility interfaces, testing, commissioning, deficiency management, energization, and project turnover activities
• Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, consultants, clients, utility providers, and other trades
• Flexible and willing to mobilize to major project sites as required, including rotational, remote, or camp-based assignments
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and digital tools for reporting, documentation, drawings, material take-offs, budgeting support, deficiencies, scheduling, or project coordination
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Physically capable of performing outdoor construction work in varying weather conditions and able to pass an industry-related physical fitness test
• Camp, modular, workforce accommodation, industrial, or remote construction experience is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and leadership capability
• Project success and division growth incentive opportunities aligned with profitability, safe execution, electrical division growth, and successful pursuit of new work
• Opportunity to help shape and grow Tasu's electrical division
• Rotational and project-based schedule opportunities
• Travel opportunities throughout Western Canada
• Career growth within a growing modular construction team

Start Date

• Target start date aligned with upcoming project mobilizations.