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Construction Supervisor

Construction Supervisor

WSP CanadaPort Hope, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP is seeking a Construction Supervisor to support a growing program in Port Hope, Ontario.

This opportunity is to join the WSP team responsible for the execution and construction of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) . The PHAI represents the federal government's response to the community-requested solution for the cleanup and local, long-term, safe management of historic low-level radioactive waste in the municipalities of Port Hope and Clarington.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Canada, but this opportunity is based at the project site in Port Hope, Ontario

Why WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here :

  • You will direct the daily field work to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings.

    • You will manage the field labor pool and associated equipment, subcontractors, and supplies.

    You will direct onsite health and safety and ensure required operating staff training and H&S compliance is completed.

    You will manage heavy equipment, vehicles, and resources on site.

  • Health and Safety :

    • You will actively participate in the cultivation of onsite health and safety culture, leading by example.

  • You will actively participate in Operations Meetings, and lead morning tailgate meetings.
  • You will review and make recommendations on near misses and incidents.
  • You will conduct site inspections showing health and safety leadership.
  • Project Execution :

    • You will assist in hazard identification.

  • You will ensure pre-job requirements are in place - locates, licensing, permits.
  • You will ensure subcontractor prequalification's are on file.
  • You will manage the manpower, equipment, tools, materials necessary to support the project schedule.
  • You will review plans and specification to ensure the work being performed meets project requirements.

    • What you'll bring to WSP :

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a supervisor on civil or environmental construction projects, remediation knowledge is an asset.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with other Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents.
  • Read and understand drawings, contract plans and specifications.
  • Knowledge of Ontario Environmental and Labor legislation, standards, and guidelines.
  • Extensive experience reading and interpreting specifications and drawings for large civil construction projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of regional construction practices.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a controlled demeanor.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal format.
  • Eligible for CNL Reliability Status ( individual must have 3 full years of verifiable current history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and / or Australia to be eligible ).

    • LI-OnSite

    WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

    We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

    At WSP :

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

    • 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.

    Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.