Production Supervisor

-; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Fort St. John, BC. The role entails leading a team for safe production, meeting targets, and managing operations efficiently. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas operations, including 5 years in supervision. The position offers a salary range of $137,100 to $205,700 annually, along with various employee benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field or plant experience in Production Operations.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and manage team performance.
• Ensure safe production and adhere to operational processes.
• Monitor costs and drive budget performance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Analytical skills

Coaching and facilitation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

British Columbia, Canada

Job Family Group

Production Engineering Upstream

Worker Type

Regular

Date

January 30, 2026

Business Unit

Integrated Gas

Experience Level

Experienced Professionals

Job Description

Shell is seeking a Production Supervisor to join their team in Fort St. John, British Columbia. The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring the safe production of their assigned area. This role oversees approximately 35 direct reports, including both Shell employees and contractors. The Supervisor plays an essential role in integrating within the asset by working closely with teams from projects, maintenance, and engineering. They ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while fostering people development and delivering results through core work processes.

Shell Canada’s Groundbirch asset is located approximately 70 km southwest of Fort St. John, British Columbia. It is an upstream Montney gas field that includes roughly 500 operating wells and four gas plants. Groundbirch is a key asset supplying feed gas to LNG Canada, and we take pride in helping Canada deliver LNG to the rest of the world.

Accountabilities

Leadership and People Development

• Accountable for providing strong leadership that establishes and reinforces a culture of safety, reliability, and high‑quality production within the team.
• Manage team performance by setting clear expectations, observing work execution, and providing timely, constructive coaching and feedback. Holds individuals accountable through respectful, fact‑based accountability conversations that reinforce standards and address performance gaps. Develop people on their team to be the leaders of the future.

Ensure Safe Production

• Responsible for the delivery of production excellence by meeting production targets safely, reliably, and efficiently, while actively supporting shift teams to execute operating plans and achieve agreed targets.
• Ensure the ongoing health of operational processes by participating in routine health checks and shift team meetings, and by providing coaching and guidance to Operations Leads and shift teams on effective shift handover and the quality of shift logs.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Management of Change (MOC) process and how operations support and comply with it, and be responsible for ensuring the Statement of Fitness (SOF) process is applied rigorously, with Operations Leads and shift teams fully knowledgeable and competent in their roles and responsibilities within the SOF process.

Control of Work

• Accountable for ensuring operating and maintenance activities are executed safely by consistently applying required processes, confirming the risk ranking of work is understood, and verifying that hazard identification and mitigations are robust and effective.
• Empower teams to pause work when conditions change or deviations are identified, reinforcing a strong PAUSE mindset.
• Conduct regular health checks to verify standardization, compliance, and alignment of work processes across the team, driving continuous improvement and disciplined execution.

Cost Leadership

• Accountable for fostering a strong cost‑leadership mindset by ensuring resources are used efficiently, waste is identified and eliminated, and operational decisions balance safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Active monitor costs within the area of responsibility, challenge non‑value‑adding activities, and drive disciplined execution of plans to meet budget and performance targets.
• Engage and coach the team to understand cost drivers, make informed day‑to‑day decisions, and take ownership for delivering sustainable production results at the lowest responsible cost.

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full‑time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• High School Diploma.
• At least 10 years of field‑ or plant‑based Production Operations experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Working knowledge of Emergency Response protocols and requirements.
• Demonstrated coaching, facilitation, and people‑development skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Proficient in basic computer applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to deliver training, lead meetings, and facilitate group discussion.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under‑represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $137,100 – $205,700 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance‑related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents.
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.