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Construction Supervisor (6 Month Temporary)

Location: 

Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Expected Hiring Range: $48.82 to $57.38 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: No 
Temp Duration: 6 months
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.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Construction Supervisor to lead the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of capital projects within our organization. Reporting to the Project Manager, AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), with a dotted line relationship to the Project Management Office (PMO), this role is responsible for overseeing construction activities, contractor oversight and contract administration, while coordinating key resources, and providing clear direction to meet the project goals. The ideal candidate will ensure strong collaboration with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and timely execution.

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 AMI project and the PMO team (I.E. meter exchange, PE fusion, welding, confined space, directional drilling, GWFM etc.)

What it takes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or Diploma of Technology in a related discipline from a recognized program
  • 4-7 years of solid construction experience in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, preferably in a utility
  • Must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Excellent team player with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely 

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.

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