Winter Roads Construction Supervisor — Rotational

WSP in Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Applied Solutions team is seeking a Construction Supervisor for Winter Access Construction & Environmental Remediation in Canada. You will lead field activities in ice road and winter road projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and high-quality outcomes in remote northern environments.

Rotational work is anticipated across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, with 2 weeks on and 10 days off. Travel, accommodations, and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of construction supervision experience on civil, infrastructure, mine closure, environmental remediation or earthworks projects.
• Demonstrated experience with ice road and winter road construction in northern or remote environments.
• Strong understanding of construction equipment, field logistics, scheduling, and productivity management.
• Experience supervising subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary field teams.
• Proven experience managing health and safety programs with a safety-first mindset.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction safety legislation, contract administration and construction quality requirements.
• Experience working with Indigenous contractors, businesses, and communities.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work rotational schedules in remote locations across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all on-site ice road, winter road, environmental remediation, earthworks, and civil construction activities to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Champion WSP's Life-Saving Rules and promote a safety culture among employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
• Coordinate daily field operations, equipment, resources, logistics, and subcontractors to meet project schedule and budget objectives.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Indigenous communities, local contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, workforce productivity, equipment utilization, and construction costs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, technical specifications, permits, environmental commitments, and quality standards.
• Resolve field challenges proactively to minimize delays and support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the completion of environmentally responsible projects that positively impact northern communities and the surrounding environment.

Skills

Construction supervision

Ice road construction

Scheduling & productivity

Subcontractor management

Safety leadership

Indigenous collaboration

Travel readiness

Job description

WSP’s Applied Solutions team is seeking a Construction Supervisor for Winter Access Construction & Environmental Remediation in Canada. You will lead field activities in ice road and winter road projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and high-quality outcomes in remote northern environments.

Rotational work is anticipated across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, with 2 weeks on and 10 days off. Travel, accommodations, and meals are provided.