Construction Supervisor

Who we are. Mercer Peace River Pulp is an integral part of the Canadian forest products industry, providing the northwest Alberta region with approximately 300 jobs while sustainably managing the forests. A career at Mercer Peace River offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a collaborative learning workplace. Throughout your career, you will be supported by a team of skilled professionals and provided a self‐motivating workplace to make your goals achievable.

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness and providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Our Acknowledgment. We recognize and honor the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands since the time immemorial. We are situated on Treaty 8 territory, which is also the historic regional homeland of the Metis, including the Peace River Territory, the Lesser Slave Lake Territory, and the Lower Athabasca Territory.

We acknowledge and respect the rich histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Metis and all Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land. We express our gratitude for their enduring contributions, which continue to strengthen and enrich our communities today.

The role. We are seeking an experienced, technically grounded, site-based Construction Supervisor to drive brownfield capital projects ($500K to $5M) from planning through commissioning at our Northern Alberta pulp mill. This role demands a self-directed leader who balances rigorous field safety with disciplined cost and schedule control. You will act as the critical bridge between engineering, operations, trades,



and third-party contractors-navigating complex facility interfaces and critically evaluating scope changes before they impact project delivery.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Manage multiple concurrent mid- to large sized projects, ranging from $500K to $5M, with minimal daily supervision as a highly organized, self-directed supervisor. Leverage a strong technical acumen working with Project Managers to develop scopes of work, facilitate constructionability and project execution reviews and supervise site construction activities to ensure efficient project delivery through construction and commissioning.
- Champion Mercer’s Vision and Values in all interactions, providing effective leadership and oversight for all Capital construction projects leveraging MPR's Mission Zero Safety Standards and ensuring contractors rigorous adherence to site safety protocols.
- Provide daily on-site supervision for contractors, acting as the primary point of contact for field activities while coordinating with Project Managers and site stakeholders for technical, schedule, and cost control oversight.
- Uphold and implement key organizational processes, including Management of Change (MOC), Integrity Management System (IMS), and Annual Capital Plan reporting.
- Proactively review and refine project schedules in partnership with Project Managers and stakeholders, ensuring resource alignment, realistic timelines, and effective progress tracking while identifying early warning indicators for schedule slippage or budget variances and executing effective recovery plans.
- Govern and optimize project budget performance, ensuring rigorous cost tracking and proactive management of expenditures.




- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Must possess one of the following; Dual trade Journeyperson certification in associated trade, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering degree or Engineering Technologist or Construction Technologist Diploma
- Minimum 7+ years of industrial construction supervisory experience, with direct responsibility for capital projects between $500K and $5M.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Project, and CMMS.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage detailed tasks under tight deadlines, and adapt to shifting team demands.
- Demonstrate high accountability, flexibility, and a willingness to adopt emerging technologies and methodologies.
- High School Diploma is required

Featured Benefits of Working with Us

- We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan, as well as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company-matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options. We also offer an employee assistance program, life insurance, short - and long‐term disability.
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency.
- You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.

Application Process:

Along with your resume, please submit a brief project summary with key lessons learned (300 words max) detailing a specific $500K–$5M capital project you led in a heavy industrial setting to our HR Dep’t via email: by October 23, 2026, quoting competition number CN 2623.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Supervisor (Peace River)
🏢 Mercer Peace River Pulp
📍 Peace River