Site Supervisor - Willow Creek BC

Orica; Chetwynd; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Housing on shift

Meals expensed

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Site Supervisor for the Quintette site in Willow Creek, BC. You will provide site leadership, safety compliance, and operational excellence to ensure efficient delivery and ongoing growth for the business.

The role requires strong people development, team management of up to 10 staff and contractors, and proven experience in mining operations. Enjoy a company vehicle, housing while on shift, and meals expensed as part of a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in mining or heavy industry.
• Ability to develop training plans and safety compliance.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide site leadership and supervision to Quintette site.
• Develop, motivate and supervise employees to achieve potential while maintaining safety standards.
• Manage daily activity schedules, inventory, and maintenance planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audits, and safety policy adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Training & development

Tools

SAP

Power BI

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Site Supervisor - Willow Creek BC

Date: 30 Oct 2026

Company: Orica

About Orica

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Site Supervisor focused on providing site leadership and support to the Quintette site, ensuring all areas of business requirement are delivered in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring ongoing growth both personally and for the business.

What you will be doing

People Development and Safety

• Ensures all employees complete mandatory training, with proper documentation maintained
• Manages employee training plans and documents all training activities
• Develops, motivates, and supervises employees to achieve their full potential while maintaining safe customer service standards
• Maintains strong housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensures non-compliances are promptly reported for investigation and resolution

Operational Excellence and Compliance

• Provides analytical and decision support to the area manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational costs
• Participates in short, medium and long-term planning activities for the site
• Completes mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, conducts safety meetings, and prepares the annual Letter of Assurance, ensuring all assigned actions are completed within required databases
• Audits and inspects site operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company safety policies
• Assists in the preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and keeps the resource model updated
• Analyses site inventories to minimise product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and effective management
• Schedules daily activities of employees to meet customer needs and oversees site management, including raw material ordering and preventative maintenance
• Manages and responds to operational issues by developing and implementing action plans
• Communicates and manages all external regulatory agency audits and inspections, implementing necessary action plans as required

Production Performance and Customer Focus

• Maintains, develops, and grows accounts in a safe and profitable manner, meeting corporate goals and enhancing customer satisfaction
• Communicates regularly with customers to identify opportunities for improving Orica services
• Ensures products meet quality and volume requirements on an hourly and daily basis
• Responds to and communicates any deviations from production plans
• Delivers process planning as an integral component of maintenance planning and scheduling

What you will bring

• Ability to provide customer solutions matching Orica operational abilities and budgetary requirements.
• Ability to analyze/impact financial data utilizing SAP, and PowerBI.
• Organization, attentive to detail, time management and quality control.
• Strong degree of professionalism and self-motivation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining customer service relationships in a market with significant growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and other applicable regulations.
• Mechanical comprehension of operation/maintenance of equipment.
• Strong computer or base skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet.
• SAP and Power BI are a plus
• Ability to interact effectively with people in varying situations.
• Ability to develop and conduct effective marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Ability to identify and sell the benefits of Orica products and services and structure value propositions.
• Full Time Salary position
• Schedule – 14 days on / 14 days off.
• Company vehicle will be provided.Housing while on shift, meals expensed.
• Proven experience managing a team of 10 including field workers, mechanics, and contractors
• Progressive mining industry experience.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Salary Range - $95,000 – $117,600 CAD
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.