Superintendent - Electrical (Relocation Available)

Black & McDonald; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to supervise a Traffic Signal team. This role entails overseeing construction and maintenance of traffic signals, ensuring project safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a Journeyman Construction Electrician certification and experience leading teams in field operations. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth within a family-oriented company.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Ongoing training and development

Family business values

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in traffic signal construction and maintenance.
• Experience leading electrical teams in the field.
• Ability to work safely and independently on traffic signals.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License with Q endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a Traffic Signal team.
• Plan and schedule daily tasks for construction and maintenance crews.
• Read and interpret traffic designs and construction drawings.
• Provide leadership for the installation of traffic signals.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Customer focus

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Journeyman Construction Electrician

IMSA Certification Level 2

Master Electrician certificate

Tools

NEMA TS2 Type 1 Traffic Controllers

Traffic signal installation tools

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Electrical Superintendent is located in Edmonton, AB and typically reports directly to the Site Supervisor. Their primary focus, in the electrical discipline is to supervise and lead a Traffic Signal team in the construction and maintenance activities along the West Valley Line Corridor. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Full understanding of the Construction Project Scope safety and environmental requirements.
• Leads crews in such things as, HSE, Safety toolbox, tail board meetings, mentoring and training.
• Plans, schedules and Leads Construction and Maintenance Crews with daily tasks working safely and meeting productivity in the field.
• Reads and interprets traffic designs, electrical, construction drawings / plans, packages, and associated project documents.
• Provides leadership / direction for activities such a planning, organizing, installing, and commissioning of on site.
• Responsible for installation of traffic signals; conduits, raceways, steel structures, cabling, LED traffic signals, hardware, road loops, video detection, communications, pre-emption, and NEMA Traffic Controls standard TS2 Type 1.
• Assists with streetlight installations and repairs.
• Maintains records of all maintenance activities in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assist in other related duties as required, including scheduling, logistics, quality performance monitoring, etc.
• Must have the ability to work independently on traffic signals and streetlighting at times and available for on call.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lead a team working safely
• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Journeyman Construction Electrician
• Five or more years’ experience in traffic signal field experience, directly in construction and maintenance, as an electrical team lead.
• Must have been directly involved and or provided leadership in the construction of traffic signal intersections in Canada.
• IMSA Certification Level 2 - minimum
• LRT signalling and power traction is an asset
• Master Electrician certificate is an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates effectively with co-workers, project team, clients, and stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of NEMA TS2 Type 1 Traffic Controllers such as Econolite and Tacel
• Experienced with installation and maintenance of traffic signals, road loops, loop detection, video detection, infrared detection, accessible pedestrian signals, emergency and rail pre-emption.
• Effectively leads team in safe completion of assigned projects. Ability to plan, schedule and manage multiple projects simultaneously while completing tasks on time and within budget.
• Experience working in aerial bucket and operate at heights ranging from 3-15 meters in compliance with equipment safety standards.
• Ability to comply with the company standard practice as it applies to field assignments.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License with Q endorsement, class 3 would be an asset
• CSTS
• Valid Fall Protection Ticket

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Interesting and challenging work

One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow

A family business with family values

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Long-term stability

Ongoing investment in training and development