Travelling Commercial Superintendent

Firstonsite Restoration; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite Restoration is seeking a Commercial Superintendent to lead field staff and coordinate contractors across Saskatchewan on a travelling, 12-month project. You will ensure daily on-site progress, safety compliance and timely reporting, while managing communications with the project team.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to stay organized under pressure, and willingness to travel extensively with rotations in remote communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating small teams in construction/restoration or similar.
• Asset: restoration, mitigation or disaster-response background; compensation aligns with experience.
• Ability to direct field staff and contractors, set expectations and follow up.
• Strong organizational skills: manage documentation, safety paperwork, reporting and timesheets.
• Comfort with smartphones and web-based applications for data handling.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Safety-focused and able to lead by example on active job sites.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's licence and clean driving record.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE/respiratory protection.
• Willing to work 6 days a week and rotate in remote communities; extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to field staff, contractors and sub-trades to keep site moving.
• Coordinate daily activities, monitor progress and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ensure safety documentation, reporting and timesheets are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with project team including Operations Supervisor, Project Managers and Safety Advisors.
• Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts professionally, and be hands-on when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Organization

Communication

Safety focus

Driver's license

Physical ability

Willing to travel

Adaptability

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader who knows how to keep people organized, work moving, and details from falling through the cracks? First Onsite is hiring several Commercial Superintendents to join our Travelling team for major projects in Saskatchewan.

These are 12-month temporary contracts supporting large-scale construction and restoration work across three First Nations communities. You'll work alongside a full project team and be responsible for leading field staff, coordinating contractors and sub-trades, keeping work on track, and making sure safety documentation, reporting and timesheets are completed accurately.

Construction or restoration experience is a strong asset, but it isn't the only background we're looking for. If you've successfully led teams in another fast-paced, hands-on environment and are organized, comfortable with technology and paperwork, and confident keeping people accountable, we'd like to hear from you.

This is a rotational travelling role, currently anticipated to be approximately 3-4 weeks on site followed by 7-10 days at home, working a 6-day work week while on assignment. Required travel and accommodations are provided by First Onsite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COMMERCIAL SUPERINTENDENT

As a Commercial Superintendent, you're the person helping keep the day-to-day work on site moving. You'll provide direction to field staff, contractors and sub-trades, coordinate daily activities, monitor progress and step in when priorities change or challenges come up.

A big part of this job is also what happens behind the scenes. You'll stay on top of safety documentation, reporting, timesheets and other required paperwork, while making sure work is being completed safely, efficiently and to the expected standard.

You'll work closely with the Commercial Operations Supervisor, Project Managers, Safety Advisors, Project Coordinators and other members of the project team. You'll need to communicate well, handle conflict professionally, solve problems without needing every step laid out for you, and be willing to get hands-on when the job requires it.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating small teams in construction, restoration, trades, field operations or another fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Construction, restoration, mitigation or disaster-response experience is a strong asset, with compensation reflective of relevant experience
• Comfortable directing the work of field staff, contractors and sub-trades, including setting expectations, following up and addressing issues when needed
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage documentation, safety paperwork, reporting and timesheets
• Comfortable using a smartphone, web-based applications and technology to upload, download and record information
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Safety-focused and comfortable leading by example in an active job-site environment
• Valid, unrestricted driver's licence and strong driving record
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing required PPE and respiratory protection
• Comfortable working extended hours, a 6-day work week and rotational assignments in remote communities
• Able to travel extensively and remain away from home for extended periods

Who We Are

At First Onsite, the work you do every day makes a real impact. You'll help communities rebuild and families recover after unexpected events. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career across Canada in a culture that values care, collaboration, and doing the right thing. If you thrive in a team environment and want to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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