Construction Supervisor

Branch: Gas

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Salary Min: $95,200.00 Annually

Salary Max: $118,200.00 Annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

In this role, you will:

• Assess contractor work performance, including quality, safety, and workload management while taking corrective actions as necessary
• Participate in meetings with contractors to provide feedback and problem solve issues
• Provide input on planning construction projects
• Lead investigations on contractor crew incidents
• Review and approve invoices
• Participate in constructability and estimate reviews
• Develop subject matter expert knowledge in one or more areas of field construction and utilize that knowledge to support the PMO team (I.E. PE fusion, welding, confined space, directional drilling, GWFM etc.)
  
  

In year 1, you will:

• Learn FortisBC’s expectations for contractor construction
• Shadow experienced Construction Supervisors and participate in field oversite and invoice approval for contractor crews
• Participates in PMO Safety and Training days
• Participates in Construction Supervisor training
  
  

In year 2, you will:

• Continue contractor oversite and contract administration
• Identify areas of expertise and work towards obtaining specialized training
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and contract
• Support a sustainment/growth project
• Handle contractor incident investigations
• Represent FortisBC at contractor safety meetings
• Coordinate inter-departmental communications and promote best practices
  
  

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or Diploma of Technology in a related discipline from a recognized program
• 4 to 7 years related field experience in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Excellent knowledge in one or more areas of field construction
• Technologist diploma in a construction-related field
• Excellent team player with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Solid construction experience in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, preferably in a utility
  
  

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles .