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Site Services and Utilities Supervisor - Saskatoon

Denison Mines Corp.

Eeyou Istchee James Bay

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading mining company in Canada is seeking a Site Services and Utilities Supervisor for their Wheeler River Project. This role involves overseeing site services activities, managing personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in remote mining settings and possess strong communication skills. This position includes a competitive salary, meals, and accommodations during the rotation.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a supervisory role within a remote setting (mining or industrial industry preferred).
Experience with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Ability to coordinate site services including utilities and waste management.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and execution of site services activities.
Direct work of operations personnel, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
Manage maintenance activities for utility systems and onsite facilities.

Skills

Remote setting experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Class 5 Driver’s Licence

First Aid Certification

Tools

Computerised maintenance management system software

Overview

Site Services and Utilities Supervisor

Denison is redefining mining by Powering People, Partnerships and Passion. We are trailblazers in uranium mining, adopting an innovative climate positive approach to mining by deploying ISR methods and building durable partnerships with Indigenous groups in northern Saskatchewan. As a Certified™ Great Place to Work® our success is fueled by empowering employees with engaging work, unique development opportunities, and lucrative rewards – resulting in an exceptionally talented, diverse, and motivated team throughout all levels of the organization. Flexible and agile thinking ensures our workplace is one where talent thrives, innovation flourishes, and people have fun leveraging their passions to create powerful partnerships and positive results.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Operational Readiness, the Site Services and Utilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of site services activities and the operation and maintenance of primary utilities as it relates to the daily site operations. The supervisor will direct work of operations personnel and serve as the key liaison between the construction management team, camp management staff, contractors, employees, and Denison’s Saskatoon Office. The Site Services and Utilities Supervisor works closely with maintenance, health and safety, environmental, regulatory, and administrative personnel to ensure that site infrastructure is maintained and operated in a manner that ensures the safety of workers and compliance to legislative requirements and commitments.

This position is a full time, permanent role, based at Denison’s flagship Wheeler River Project site, located in the northern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan, requiring a 2‑week rotation (2 paid travel days, 14 days of work, 12 unpaid days off). Denison will provide meals and accommodations during the rotation and will arrange transportation to the Project Site from a designated central pick‑up location along the route. The successful candidate will be expected to meet at the specified pick‑up point prior to traveling to the site. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Ideal Candidate

Direct experience in remote settings and past opportunities to oversee site services operations including waste management, road clearing & grading, generator operation & maintenance, potable water and wastewater treatment plant oversight.
Strong sense of responsibility, service orientation, solid communication and computer skills, excellent attention to detail, ability to identify and resolve complex problems with relative autonomy.
Experience supervising and coordinating site services including utilities (water, wastewater, power, propane), waste management, road maintenance, and general infrastructure.
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Managing and scheduling maintenance activities for utility systems and site facilities.
Supervising contractors and service providers, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Managing and monitoring budgets and controlling costs related to site services and utilities.
Conducting inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement or repair.
Collaboration with other departments to support operational needs and project planning.
Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a supervisory role within a remote setting (mining or industrial industry preferred).
Experience in civil works, roadway maintenance, materials movement, and contractor management.
Operations oversight to ensure safe operation of wastewater and potable water treatment plants and other utilities as they come online during the construction of the Wheeler River Operation.
Experience with scheduling and/or CMMS computerised maintenance management system software and a willingness to learn and use other technologies and software as required.
Uncompromising commitment to always working safely, and reporting and resolving hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
Possession of a Class 5 Driver’s Licence that is valid and in good standing.
Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and assigned.
First Aid Certification must be valid at time of hire, or willingness to become certified prior to commencing employment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Management, coordination, and oversight of a contract workforce responsible for roadway infrastructure maintenance, waste management, snow clearing, materials handling and receiving, and other general site services work.
Management, coordination, and oversight of a contract workforce responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of mechanical and electrical site‑based infrastructure including water and wastewater treatment plants and electrical distribution.
Supervising utilities operators responsible for the operation and basic upkeep of site utilities and water treatment plants.
General operation, upkeep and maintenance of site, facilities and equipment, supervision and scheduling of work and personnel, and timely and accurate completion of necessary documentation and records.
Ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of primary operating utilities required to support current and future site activities necessary for the construction of the Wheeler River Operation.
Maintain the site, facilities and equipment in good working order, ensuring deficiencies are promptly reported and scheduled for repair.
Complete morning briefing and planning meetings, reviewing daily work schedules and priorities.
Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings with site services and construction management team.
Supervise inspections and reporting according to daily, weekly and monthly schedules, ensuring necessary corrective actions are completed promptly.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, permits, logs, inspections, safety checks and service activities; compile data in a timely manner to facilitate informed decision‑making and effective cross‑shift handover.
Respond to emergencies and troubleshoot utility‑related issues promptly.
Provide reporting and communicate updates to management and relevant stakeholders.
Evaluate, identify and execute improvements to business processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency, quality and safety.
Enforce Denison’s health and safety protocols diligently, including PPE requirements, and support safety programs and safety audits.
Provide insight and support to the procurement team to ensure goods and services are obtained in an efficient manner.
Ensure comprehensive understanding of contractor management requirements and project permits, maintaining compliance.

Application Process

To submit your resume and cover letter, choose one of the following methods: 1) Click the “Site Services and Utilities Supervisor” link (if available) or 2) Email your application to jobs@denisonmines.com. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience, striving to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request. Applicants for this role must be eligible to work in Canada.