Commercial Diving Supervisor

Sparkes Subsea Construction

Location: Corner Brook / Massey Drive, Newfoundland & Labrador

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview

Sparkes Subsea Construction is looking for an experienced Commercial Diving Supervisor to join our team in western Newfoundland.

This is primarily a hands-on field position supervising commercial diving and marine construction projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada.

We are looking for someone who can safely and efficiently lead a dive crew, organize field operations, communicate well with clients and take ownership of the job while on site.

Responsibilities

- Supervise surface-supplied commercial diving operations.
- Lead commercial diving crews, divers and tenders in the field.
- Ensure diving operations are completed safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, CSA standards and company procedures.
- Prepare and review dive plans, hazard assessments and project documentation.
- Conduct pre-job and toolbox meetings.
- Review project scopes, drawings, specifications and work procedures before starting work.
- Coordinate equipment, dive systems, tools, vehicles and vessels required for projects.
- Organize daily crew activities and keep projects moving efficiently.
- Communicate with clients and other contractors while on site.
- Complete daily reports, dive logs, project records and other required documentation.
- Monitor equipment condition and identify maintenance or repair requirements.
- Assist with project mobilization and equipment loadouts.
- Mentor and support divers within the crew.




- Assist with project planning and scheduling as experience with the company grows.

Qualifications

Applicants should have

- Significant commercial diving experience.
- Experience supervising surface-supplied commercial diving operations.
- Current commercial diving and supervisory qualifications applicable to the work.
- Strong understanding of commercial diving safety requirements and industry best practices.
- Experience leading dive crews and field operations.
- Robust leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize crews, equipment and job-site activities.
- Ability to read drawings, project scopes and work procedures.
- Strong attention to safety and documentation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Ability and willingness to travel for projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada.

Experience in marine construction, underwater welding, underwater concrete, wharf construction, vessel operations, inspections or similar work would be considered an asset.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Competitive hourly pay based on qualifications and experience.
- Paid time off.
- Dental care.
- Vision care.
- Extended healthcare benefits.
- RRSP matching.
- Opportunities for overtime and project work.
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.




- Temporary accommodation may be available to assist qualified candidates relocating to western Newfoundland.
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of commercial diving and marine construction projects.
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the company grows.

About Sparkes Subsea Construction Sparkes Subsea Construction is an established Newfoundland and Labrador commercial diving and marine construction company.

Our work includes commercial diving, underwater construction and repairs, inspections, underwater concrete, marine construction, vessel-supported operations and other specialized subsea work throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada.

We are looking for someone who wants a long-term position and an opportunity to become an important part of a growing company, not simply their next short-term diving rotation.

Relocation

Our operations are based in the Corner Brook area of western Newfoundland.

We understand relocating to Newfoundland can be a significant decision. Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation may be available for qualified candidates, and we are open to discussing arrangements with experienced supervisors interested in making the move.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a short summary of your:

- Commercial diving experience
- Diving supervisor experience
- Current diving and supervisory certifications
- Current location and willingness to relocate to western Newfoundland

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Commercial Diving Supervisor (Massey Drive)
🏢 Sparkes Subsea Construction
📍 Massey Drive