Job Description

Salary: $50-$70/hr

Purpose of the Role

The Site Supervisor is a field leadership position responsible for coordinating and overseeing day-to-day activities on Hydro Tech project sites. The role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project scope, schedule, quality standards, and applicable legislation.

Candidates may come from skilled trades, technical, operational, supervisory, engineering, or other relevant industrial backgrounds with demonstrated leadership and field experience in complex work environments.

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Coordination

Lead and support field crews, subcontractors, and site personnel
Coordinate daily work activities, labour, equipment, and materials
Promote a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment
Provide field guidance, mentorship, and support to crews

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Enforce applicable safety legislation, client requirements, and Hydro Tech HSE policies
Conduct tailboards, hazard assessments, and site safety inspections
Ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and safety equipment
Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
Participate in incident reporting and investigations

Project Execution

Execute work in accordance with drawings, specifications, schedules, and project scope
Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
Support work planning, sequencing, and problem resolution
Identify and escalate risks related to safety, schedule, scope, or cost

Quality & Documentation

Ensure work meets Hydro Tech quality standards and client expectations
Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and corrective actions
Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily reports, labour tracking, and safety records
Provide regular project updates to management

Labour Relations & Compliance

Work within the applicable Collective Agreement
Maintain professional relationships with union representatives and crews
Support fair and consistent work practices and escalate concerns as required

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant trade certification, technical training, engineering background, supervisory experience, or equivalent industry experience considered an asset
Experience in construction, industrial, hydroelectric, mechanical, manufacturing, energy, or related environments
Demonstrated leadership or crew coordination experience in industrial or project-based settings

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to interpret drawings and technical documents
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Working knowledge of construction practices, safety legislation, and field operations

Certifications

Relevant trade, technical, operational, supervisory, engineering, or industry-recognized certifications as applicable
Health & Safety training relevant to the work environment (e.g., Working at Heights, Confined Space, First Aid, LOTO, Hoisting & Rigging)
Additional project- or client-specific certifications as required

Working Conditions

Primarily field-based on active construction or industrial sites
Exposure to varying weather conditions, physical demands, and operational hazards
Travel, overtime, and extended hours may be required based on project needs

Key Relationships

Project Managers
Engineers and Technical Teams
Unionized Field Crews
Subcontractors
HSE Team

Hydro Tech is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accessible recruitment processes are available upon request.

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