Field Supervisor

**Only accepting RESUMES. No calls please.**

Willows Construction is currently looking for a **Site Supervisor **to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta.

The applicant will be required to have knowledge of the operations of various heavy and small equipment as well as have training in site surveying and working knowledge of **_equipment GPS systems_**.

A string knowledge of work place safety, demonstrable experience with site documentation and worker organization and assignments.

**Responsibilities**

The site supervisor will be responsible for:

- Current and upcoming projects
- Crew and equipment needed
- Discuss possible subcontracts, materials, etc.
- Line locating/Hydro-vac
- Safety equipment/paperwork
- Safe work procedures, incident reporting and assisting with investigations
- Road use agreements/radio channels

Worker supervisions including:

- _Inform crew of travel time, work hours and crew trucks_
- _Prepare and hold safety meeting/job requirements: _
- _ERP_
- _Signage_
- _Hazard assessment_

Discuss with consultant, operators and labour crew:

- _Scope of work and management of changes_
- _Daily operations and prime contractor requirements_

Daily documentation and costs reporting
- _Work site tickets_
- _Submission/sign off of worker hours_
- _Verification of equipment inspections_
- _Incident reporting and investigations_

Any other duties as required

**Typical Activities/Task**s**

The daily tasks of the supervisor is organizing all work at assigned sites.

Punctuality, respect of co-workers, clients and suppliers, ensuring the cleanliness of equipment and tools, and adequate handling of suggestions by employees all form a positive culture that Willows Construction strives for in the workplace.

The following are also expected responsibilities of the worker:

- Conduct daily safety meetings and task hazard assessments.
- Follow provincial legislation, company policies and procedures and client’s requirements, including completion of necessary inspections and documentation.
- Ensure completion of daily inspections of equipment as well as proper handling and control of equipment is expected of all operators.
- Ensure workers are following proper procedures for tasks and ensuring the stopping of work if unsafe actions occur or identified. Providing suitable controls to mitigate hazards.
- Provide directions to workers and correct work if necessary.
- Report all first aid and incidents. Assist with incident investigations
- Direct end of day clean up, including cleaning of any equipment as needed.
- Any other duties as required.

**Scope of the Position**

This is a senior worker position with the applicant having construction skills to provide direction and mentoring to the workers at a site. The supervisor must be able to provide instructions, give effective feedback and demonstrate proper direction to the workers to complete assigned task(s). Positive discipline and necessary completion of documentation and reporting is a strong requirement of this position.

Knowledge of site survey, use of equipment with GPS and a strong background in understanding ground disturbance rules are necessary for most sites. Good communications skills are an asset.

**Objectives**
- Ensure equipment readiness_
- The supervisor will ensure the workers have the equipment and tools ready every shift including that daily inspections have been completed on the equipment and any deficiencies have been reported to the site supervisor.
- The equipment is cleaned regularly of any interior garbage as well as the exterior is cleared of mud and debris.
- Ensure that workers operate the equipment safely and efficiently. The supervisor does competency checks to ensure the workers are adequately trained.
- Ensure safety requirements (Provincial, Company, Client) are met_
- Have necessary Person Protective Equipment clean and ready for daily use. The worker is responsible for supplying leather work gloves, high visibility vest and CSA approved work boots with minimum 6” ankle support.
- All safety equipment is in good condition and is used properly.
- Any concerns with the safe operation of equipment or the awareness of any unsafe work or acts are reported immediately.
- All first aid and any incidents are reported and necessary documentation is completed and presented to the Safety office
- Follow all Government Legislation, client policies and procedures, and company rules and safe work procedures.
- Ensure completion of task/projects done within timeline_
- It is expected of the supervisor to ensure the completion of assigned tasks within the time period given by the client. If unable, ensure the operations is advised timely to provide alternative directions or assistance.
- Provide necessary documentation_
- Documentation is required to show completion of inspections of all equipment, tools and vehicles.
- Hazard assessments and pre-job safety meetings are to be documented and signed off prior to commencing work.
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