Construction Superintendent

Mission for this Position

About Us

 

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

 

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

 

The Construction Superintendent is the primary point of responsibility for the execution of construction works. The Construction Superintendent plans construction activities, including labour, equipment, and material requirements; work methods, sequences, and schedule; and construction budgets. The Construction Superintendent oversees the work of BIM’s construction management team and is the primary point of contact with construction contractors.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide input to project engineers during design development on issues of constructability, construction sequencing, and construction norms and standards.
• Provide input on construction costs during budget development; provide input on construction sequencing, durations, and resource requirements during schedule development.
• Prepare and implement the Construction Execution Plan subject to review and approval by the Project Director and the Project Manager.
• Act as the primary liaison between the project management team and the construction contractors; oversee and direct the contractors’ supervisory team (superintendents and supervisors) to develop work plans, including manpower, equipment, and material requirements; and coordinate interfaces between multiple contractors working at the same or overlapping work fronts.
• Develop forecasts of upcoming works during construction (3-week look-aheads) in alignment with the project schedules.
• Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Carry out regular field inspections; identify construction deficiencies; and coordinate with the contractors to resolve deficiencies.
• Take primary responsibility for safe execution of work in the field, liaising between safety coordinators (BIM and contractors) to ensure safe work practices are adopted.

Main Qualifications

• Certified Engineering Technologist - Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering Major - Preferred 
• 5 to 7 years of direct construction experience in a supervisory role (supervisor or above)

Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:

• Relevant education and certifications
• Related training and experience
• Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.