Construction Supervisor
- Athabasca, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in construction leadership roles
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Denison is seeking a Construction Supervisor to join our Wheeler River project team. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of contractors onsite. In this role, you will work closely with contractors and the project team to ensure safe and cost-efficient construction activities ensuring compliance with environmental requirements, license permits, overall health and safety performance, and adherence to control budget and schedule. This role will be based at the project site located in the Athabasca Basin on a two-week rotation.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
You are a strong leader with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work in a team environment. You bring technical expertise, contractual knowledge, and practical experience in industrial construction, along with a solid track record of overcoming challenges and delivering successful results.:
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day construction activities for mining infrastructure and camp facilities, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
- Supervise contractors, trades, and equipment operators, monitoring performance and quality of work
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, promoting a strong safety culture on site
- Review construction plans and schedules, resolve issues, and adjust resources as needed to meet project milestones
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and alignment with design specifications
- Conduct inspections, track progress, and report regularly on construction status and risks
- Support workforce logistics, including camp infrastructure readiness, utilities, and site services
- Collaborate with and provide construction planning and execution expertise to the Project team
- Collaborate with site stakeholders to ensure smooth construction execution including camp personnel and other Denison departments completing site work
- Develop and foster relationships with key service providers
- Ensure in field construction risks are evaluated and appropriately mitigated
- Serve as an advisor and mentor to other technical personnel on construction methods, interpretation of codes and standards applicable to construction, Health and Safety or environmental protection
- Perform other duties as appointed
You are a strong leader with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work in a team environment. You bring technical expertise, contractual knowledge, and practical experience in industrial construction, along with a solid track record of overcoming challenges and delivering successful results.:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical diploma, or Red Seal trades certification with relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in construction leadership roles
- Demonstrated success supervising large industrial or mining construction projects safely and efficiently
- Advanced knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and industry standards
- Project management experience including scope, budget, schedule control, and reporting
- Familiarity with the project lifecycle including engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning
- Experience with mining and milling is an asset
- Experience managing construction in remote locations is an asset
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.
OUR COMMITMENT:
Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.
At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee daily construction activities for mining infrastructure and camp facilities, supervising contractors and trades to ensure safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Coordinate with project teams and site stakeholders, monitor progress and risks, manage resources and logistics, and provide construction expertise and mentorship.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical diploma, or Red Seal trades certification, along with at least five years of progressive construction leadership experience. Candidates should have experience leading large industrial or mining projects, strong knowledge of construction practices and contracts, and project management skills; remote-site and mining or milling experience are assets.
Skills
- Construction Supervision
- Contractor Management
- Industrial Construction
- Mining Construction
- Project Management
- Budget Control
- Schedule Control
- Construction Planning
- Quality Inspection
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Contract Management
- Workforce Logistics
- Team Leadership
Benefits
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Mining Infrastructure
- Camp Facilities
- Industrial Construction
- Construction Supervision
- Contractor Management
- Trades
- Equipment Operators
- Construction Plans
- Project Schedules
- Budget Control
- Schedule Control
- Construction Contracts
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Mining and Milling
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Protection
- Regulatory Compliance
- License Permits
- Construction Inspections
- Risk Mitigation
- Remote Site Operations
- Utilities
- Site Services
- Red Seal Trades Certification