Field Operations Lead – ROW Clearing

Allteck; Williams Lake; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allteck is seeking a Clearing Supervisor in Williams Lake, BC to lead field clearing crews on transmission-line and substation projects. The role entails planning, supervising crews, and enforcing safety standards to keep work on schedule and within budget.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, landowners, and regulatory bodies while managing costs and crew productivity in a remote field environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in right-of-way clearing or utility construction.
• Prior crew leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with access road construction and corridor clearing.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license; CDL asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct multiple clearing crews — crew leaders, equipment operators, and labourers.
• Interpret work orders, corridor maps, and clearing specifications; develop daily/weekly/monthly plans.
• Enforce Allteck’s safety program: tailboards, inspections, OSHA/WorkSafeBC compliance; investigate incidents.
• Control production and cost — crew productivity, timesheets, budget variance.
• Conduct quality control audits of clearing work against client specs and contract terms.
• Coordinate equipment, fleet, and tool needs — chainsaws, chippers, mulchers, mats, access equipment.
• Liaise with landowners, stakeholders, municipalities, and First Nations on permissions and access.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate field personnel within the territory.
• Track, analyze, and report clearing progress to Project Managers and General Foremen.
• Be available for emergency response and out-of-territory travel as project needs require.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Reading maps & plans

MS Office & mobile tools

Job costing

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools

Trimble GPS tools

Job description

Allteck is seeking a Clearing Supervisor in Williams Lake, BC to lead field clearing crews on transmission-line and substation projects. The role entails planning, supervising crews, and enforcing safety standards to keep work on schedule and within budget.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, landowners, and regulatory bodies while managing costs and crew productivity in a remote field environment.