Site Supervisor

WSP in Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Site Supervisor based in Port Moody or Burnaby, BC, to lead field operations on projects in the Vancouver Lower Mainland and Western Canada. You will oversee environmental remediation, water treatment, civil infrastructure, and multidisciplinary initiatives with a focus on safety and quality.

Join a team delivering meaningful work that protects communities and the environment, coordinating contractors and field crews while ensuring compliance and on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience supervising field-based construction, remediation, mining, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams in active site environments.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, environmental remediation practices, site rehabilitation, and/or civil and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Experience working in remote or northern environments is considered a strong asset.
• Strong organizational, teamwork, planning, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to adapt to changing site conditions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all project sites.
• Coordinate daily field operations to support the successful delivery of environmental, water treatment, and civil construction projects.
• Supervise site personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Monitor, document, and report construction and field activities while maintaining accurate project records and site documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, technical specialists, consultants, clients, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Resolve site challenges proactively while maintaining productivity, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Communicate project progress, field observations, risks, and emerging trends to project leadership teams.
• Contribute to successful project outcomes that support environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and long-term community value.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Diploma in Mining Engineering Technology

Diploma in Environmental Technology

Related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - Join WSP's Applied Solutions Group as a Site Supervisor and play a critical role in delivering complex field projects in the Vancouver Lower Mainland and Western Canada. Whether supporting environmental remediation, water treatment, civil infrastructure, or other multidisciplinary projects, you'll work alongside talented professionals to safely execute meaningful work that positively impacts communities, the environment, and industry.

Based in Port Moody or Burnaby, BC, this role offers the opportunity to lead field operations on projects located primarily in the Vancouver Lower Mainland.

Your Impact

• Lead and champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with WSP's health, safety, and environmental standards across all project sites.
• Coordinate daily field operations to support the successful delivery of environmental, water treatment, and civil construction projects.
• Supervise site personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Monitor, document, and report construction and field activities while maintaining accurate project records and site documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, technical specialists, consultants, clients, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Resolve site challenges proactively while maintaining productivity, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Communicate project progress, field observations, risks, and emerging trends to project leadership teams.
• Contribute to successful project outcomes that support environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and long-term community value.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience supervising field-based construction, remediation, mining, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams in active site environments.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, environmental remediation practices, site rehabilitation, and/or civil and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Experience working in remote or northern environments is considered a strong asset.
• Exceptional organizational, teamwork, planning, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to adapt to changing site conditions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Choose WSP?

• We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
• Proudly Canadian – A Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities to tailor your career and grow your impact
• Flexible work and real balance – because your wellbeing matters

WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 - $ $97,200

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Lead Important Projects Across Western Canada?

Bring your field leadership expertise to a team that solves complex challenges and delivers meaningful project outcomes. Join WSP's Applied Solutions Group and help shape safer sites, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future while building a career with limitless opportunity for growth and impact.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .