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Operations Superintendent

Operations Superintendent

Westshore TerminalsDelta, BC, Canada
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Company - Westshore Terminals is a leading bulk terminal operator located in Delta, BC. Primarily a coal export terminal, an expansion is underway to handle potash commencing in late 2026.

About the Role - Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Superintendent joins a team of 7 operations superintendents and plays a crucial role in managing day-to-day bulk loading operations in a unionized environment, ensuring high productivity and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage industrial operations in a unionized environment
  • Supervise teams and projects to ensure high productivity
  • Evaluate operational and financial impact of decisions
  • Develop positive union-management relationships
  • Prioritize workplace safety and incident investigation
  • Handle heavy equipment operations
  • Plan and manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Adjust priorities and resources as needed
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and leaders
  • Maintain high ethical standards and integrity

Qualifications - Ideally, a post-secondary degree, diploma, or significant operational experience. Candidates with an Engineering degree are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

  • Experience managing industrial operations
  • Supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Unionized environment experience
  • Safety focused and experience in conducting incident / accident investigations
  • Technical proficiency with heavy equipment
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Flexibility and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in various capacities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of integrity and ethics
  • Adaptable to changing priorities
  • Sense of humour
  • Schedule - Position requires employees to work days and nights on a rotating schedule.

    Equal Opportunity Statement - Westshore Terminals is committed to diversity, inclusivity, and encourages applicants from those with disabilities, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and women.