Mining Superintendent

PCL Constructors Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary bonuses

RRSP and Pension Contributions

Flexible medical, dental and vision

Job summary

PCL Industrial Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Industrial) seeks a Mining Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for a major project, ensuring safety, schedule and budget adherence.

You will supervise field staff and coordinate with mine operations and EPCM teams to deliver successful execution. As a senior leader, you will drive above-ground mining infrastructure projects, ensuring plans are followed, risks mitigated, and safety remains a top priority.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma / engineering degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation (IND) and Gold Seal certification required (CDN), certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a superintendent on above-ground mining infrastructure projects (e.g., process plants, concentrators, material handling systems, tailings facilities).
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the construction industry and company operations, including materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
• Experience executing work in brownfield or operating mine environments, including shutdown planning, energy isolation and lockout, and coordination with mine operations.
• Experience with mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and turnover processes for industrial or mining facilities.
• Understanding of project scope and able to apply complex engineering principles to construction challenges and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules.
• Experience with scheduling, monitoring, and mentoring others on resource forecasting.
• Ability to lead and manage others, including coordinating multiple scopes.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• Understanding of collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites (IND).
• In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/legislation and demonstrated experience in implementing a strong safety culture.
• Working knowledge of mining-specific regulatory and site-access requirements (e.g., provincial mines acts and regulations in Canada; MSHA requirements in the U.S.).
• Ability to lead effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work (OFW), and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
• Experience mitigating grievance and employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated productivity rate knowledge and cost-report interpretation.
• Willingness to work at remote sites on a rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains the PCL safety program, including creating and influencing jobsite safety culture through mentorship and modelling.
• Collaborates with the construction/project manager and project team; identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, schedule challenges and develops a recovery plan.
• Communicates effectively with forces, trades and subcontractors to meet performance, productivity, quality and safety requirements.
• Liaises with the owner, EPCM/engineering representatives, mine operations, site contractors, and office staff.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team and superintendents on the site or multiple sites.
• Influences equipment selection, construction methodology and major equipment setting; integrates schedules and plans.
• Plans remote-site logistics, including camp operations, rotations, transportation, laydown and material delivery sequencing.
• Ensures compliance with district policies, safety procedures, and quality control; supports commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Scheduling

Mentoring

Education

Journeyman certificate or engineering diploma

NCSO designation and Gold Seal

Negotiation certificate or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID14432-Posted10/01/2026-Operations-Edmonton Industrial-Edmonton, Alberta (Industrial)

The future you want is within reach. Let's build it together.

At PCL Industrial Constructors Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don't just build projects -- we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We're a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build with. That includes you. We are not only shaping the future of construction, we are also committed to shaping the future of your career.

As a Mining Superintendent for PCL Industrial Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Industrial), you'll have the opportunity to lead allfield operations to construct a single major project. You will oversee on-site construction activities and ensures project plans and schedule are followed and that the project is executed effectively, safely and within budget.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL's total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success -- because when you succeed, we all do. Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
• Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• Health and lifestyle spending account options
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here's how aMining Superintendent for PCL Industrial Constructors Inc. within Edmonton Industrial contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains the PCL safety program, including creating and influencing jobsite safety culture through mentorship and modelling.
• Consistently collaborates with the construction/project manager and project team. Proactively identifies, manages, and resolves potential problems, work conflicts, or schedule challenges. Develops and implements a recovery plan. Works with project team to anticipate and resolve project issues.
• Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met. Oversees subcontractor coordination and progress.
• Liaises with the owner, EPCM/engineering representatives, mine operations, other site contractors, and office representatives.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team and superintendents on the same site or multiple sites.
• Involved in selecting, onboarding, and placing jobsite field staff.
• Visualizes and conveys the vision for an entire project; identifies and drives the project schedule’s critical path; anticipates constructability issues; troubleshoots; and embeds solutions in construction plans and schedules.
• Leads field execution of above-ground mining infrastructure, such as process plants and concentrators, crushing and conveying systems, tailings and water management facilities, truck shops, and site services, including civil, concrete, structural steel, mechanical equipment, piping, and electrical scopes.
• Works with the project management team to develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensures compliance with district policies, safety procedures, equipment, and quality control.
• Ensures prompt scheduling, coordination and effective cost control pertaining to project labor, equipment, and materials.
• Influences equipment selection and construction methodology for formwork systems, cranes, and heavy-lift plans, modularization and pre-assembly, and setting of major equipment (e.g., crushers, grinding mills, conveyors, thickeners).
• Plans and executes work in or adjacent to operating mine facilities, coordinating access, shutdowns, energy isolations, and tie-ins with mine operations to protect personnel and production.
• Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts and develops a plan that identifies and mitigates risks (e.g., scope gaps) and maximizes opportunities to ensure that all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels, are achieved. Assigns subcontract review to area superintendents.
• Drives systems-based completions, including mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, punch lists, and turnover documentation, and supports the owner through commissioning and start-up.
• Plans remote-site logistics, including camp, rotational crew schedules, transportation, laydown, and material delivery sequencing.
• Stays current with industry practices and seeks new and innovative construction methods and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma / /engineering degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation (IND) and Gold Seal certification required (CDN), certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a superintendent on above-ground mining infrastructure projects (e.g., process plants, concentrators, material handling systems, tailings facilities).
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in the construction industry and company operations, including materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
• Experience executing work in brownfield or operating mine environments, including shutdown planning, energy isolation and lockout, and coordination with mine operations.
• Experience with mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and turnover processes for industrial or mining facilities.
• Understanding of project scope and able to apply complex engineering principles to construction challenges and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules. Ability to complete value engineering and define scope and limitations for pursuits.
• Experience with scheduling, monitoring, and mentoring others on resource forecasting.
• Ability to lead and manage others, including coordinating multiple scopes.
• Thorough understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• Understanding of collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites (IND).
• In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/legislation and demonstrated experience in implementing a strong safety culture.
• Working knowledge of mining-specific regulatory and site-access requirements (e.g., provincial mines acts and regulations in Canada; MSHA requirements in the U.S.).
• Ability to lead effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work (OFW), and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
• Experience mitigating grievance and employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Expert understanding of productivity rates of own forces work (OFW), Labour Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
• Willingness to work at remote sites on a rotational schedule.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Industrial Constructors Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Industrial)