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HSE Night Shift Supervisor
About the job HSE Night Shift Supervisor
About the Role
The Night Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all night shift construction activities on a mining project in Wells, BC. The ideal candidate has progressed through the mining or heavy civil industry into construction supervision and brings practical Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) leadership experience. This individual is a visible leader who promotes accountability, mentors field personnel, and drives a culture where safe production is the standard. This role operates on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off FIFO rotation and requires the ability to work in remote camp environments across North America.
The JDS Way
All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:
- Accept No Mediocrity
- Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
- True to Our Word
- Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
- Open and Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers
- No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all night shift construction activities while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules.
- Supervise field personnel, subcontractors, equipment operators, and trades across multiple work fronts.
- Coordinate daily work plans, shift handovers, and crew assignments with the Construction Superintendent and day shift leadership.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and resource utilization to achieve project objectives.
- Maintain a strong field presence through visible leadership and regular engagement with crews.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, company standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and leading by example.
- Conduct field inspections, safety observations, toolbox talks, and workplace audits.
- Review and verify Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Procedures, permits, and critical lift or high-risk work plans.
- Lead incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
- Identify hazards and implement practical risk mitigation strategies before work begins.
- Coordinate with HSE personnel to ensure site safety programs are effectively implemented and maintained.
- Complete daily shift reports, progress tracking, equipment utilization reports, and workforce documentation.
- Support project planning by identifying schedule risks, resource constraints, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop supervisors, forepersons, operators, and field personnel.
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, engineering teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Package Details
Qualifications
- 10+ years of mining, heavy civil, industrial construction, or earthworks experience.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience on mining or industrial construction projects.
- Previous experience leading crews on remote FIFO mining projects.
- Practical Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) leadership experience in construction or mining environments.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, hazard assessments, and field safety inspections.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, productivity management, and workforce coordination.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout North America.
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Experience with digital field reporting systems is considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
- National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO), CRSP, or equivalent HSE designation.
- Supervisor or leadership training.
- Standard First Aid.
- WHMIS.
- Incident Investigation training.
Compensation
- Compensation is based on actual hours worked and paid on an hourly basis.
- Competitive hourly rates are offered based on experience and qualifications.
Work Schedule
- FIFO rotation of 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off.
- Permanent night shift assignment.
- On-site work is generally performed up to 12 hours per day.
- Travel time to and from project sites is paid from the point of hire up to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.
- Travel costs to and from project sites are covered, including meals and per diems where applicable.
Character & Fit
The successful candidate will:
- Be a visible, hands-on leader who enjoys working in the field alongside crews.
- Possess a strong commitment to safety leadership and believe that safe production drives project success.
- Be comfortable making operational decisions in fast-paced construction environments.
- Be capable of leading diverse teams while maintaining high standards of accountability, professionalism, and respect.
- Be internally motivated, organized, and able to prioritize multiple work fronts simultaneously.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be comfortable working in remote FIFO environments and adapting to changing project priorities.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Be open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
- Be flexible in assignments, work locations, and project requirements while maintaining the highest standards of leadership, safety, and professionalism.