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PORT HOPE

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP E&I Canada Limited is seeking a Construction Site Supervisor to support a growing program in Port Hope, ON.

This position will be in support of large construction projects across multiple business sectors in support of a high energy team of project professionals.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Ontario, but this role will need to be primarily at the project site in Port Hope, ON.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• 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.
• 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.

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

A day in the life:

• Ensure that required operating staff training and H&S compliance is completed
• Actively participate in the cultivation of onsite health and safety culture, leading by example
• Ensure subcontractor prequalification's are on file.
• Manage Heavy Equipment, Vehicles and Manpower Resources on site.
• Conduct site inspections showing health and safety leadership
• Health and Safety:
• Direct onsite health and safety.
• Actively participate in Operations Meetings, and leading morning tailgate meetings
• Assist in hazard identification.
• Manage the manpower, equipment, tools, materials necessary to support the project schedule.
• Manage the field labor pool and associated equipment, subcontractors and supplies to ensure project.
• Execute projects on schedule, budget, quality and safely.
• Ensure pre-job requirements such as locates, licensing, permits etc. are in place.
• Assist in the recruitment of competent field resources as necessary working with the project manager.
• Execution meetings project schedule.
• Direct the daily field work to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Review plans and specification to ensure the work being performed meets project requirements.
• Mentor site staff to ensure the maintenance of a safety culture.
• Project Execution:
• Review and make recommendations on near misses and incidents

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as supervisor in civil or environmental construction environment.
• Remediation background is an asset.
• Extensive experience reading and interpreting specifications and drawings for large civil construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of regional construction practices.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Demonstrated commitment to H&S and the cultivation of a safety environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a controlled demeanor.
• Read and understand drawings, contract plans and specifications.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Ability to multi- task.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, able to lead field resources including laborers, operators, technicians etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal format.
• Ontario environmental and labor legislation, standards, and guidelines.