Matrix HR is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Hand for a major industrial painting and coating project in Prince Rupert, BC. This is a key leadership role where you will oversee daily operations, coordinate crews, and maintain high productivity on a significant energy infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can manage a crew while taking direction from the foreman and working alongside the team on the tools.

If you are a skilled tradesperson with a track record of leadership and a commitment to quality and safety, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

- Competitive pay rate of $43.75 per hour

- Full camp accommodation provided for the duration of the project

- Consistent 6 & 1 rotation

- Opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project

- Professional and safety-focused work environment

- Support from a dedicated project management team

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate industrial painting and coating crews to meet project milestones

- Oversee surface preparation and application of protective coatings to ensure work meets quality standards

- Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all crew members follow site-specific protocols

- Communicate daily objectives, project requirements, and work plans clearly to the team





- Monitor crew productivity and oversee the maintenance of specialized equipment

- Ensure proper surface preparation using abrasive blasting and mechanical power tools

- Coordinate the use of industrial rigging and aerial work platforms for elevated work

- Utilize testing instruments like DFT/WFT gauges and holiday detectors to verify work integrity

- Manage equipment allocation and scheduling for efficient project execution

- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact when the Site Supervisor is away

Qualifications

- Proven experience leading industrial painting, coating, or heavy construction crews

- Robust leadership abilities with a track record of supervising and motivating workers

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Ability to read and interpret project specifications, drawings, and work plans

- Experience on industrial, commercial, marine, or energy projects is considered a strong asset

- Ability to work the full project duration in a remote camp environment

- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

- Must be located within Canada

If you are a leadership-driven professional ready to bring your expertise to a major industrial project, join Matrix HR and connect with the opportunities that power your future.

📌 Lead Hand (Prince Rupert)
🏢 Matrix HR
📍 Prince Rupert