JOB POSTING – Civil Supervisor

Company: Walden Welding and Mechanical
Location: Sudbury / Lively, Ontario, Canada
Position Type: Full-Time

About Us

Walden Welding and Mechanical is a trusted provider of industrial, mechanical, welding, and maintenance services supporting mining, manufacturing, and heavy industry across Northern Ontario. We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Civil Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily civil construction and maintenance activities across industrial and mining sites. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong organizational, technical, and communication skills who can manage crews, coordinate equipment and materials, monitor project progress, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.

The successful candidate will have experience supervising civil construction crews in industrial, mining, or heavy construction environments, with a strong understanding of site preparation, concrete work, excavation, grading, drainage, and general civil infrastructure.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People Management

- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of civil construction crews, equipment operators, labourers, and subcontractors.
- Assign work, establish priorities, and monitor productivity to ensure project schedules and targets are met.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and daily crew briefings.
- Monitor employee performance, provide coaching, and promote teamwork and accountability.
- Coordinate staffing requirements and support training and development of crew members.
- Maintain positive working relationships with employees, management, subcontractors, and clients.

Operations, Planning & Cost Control

- Plan and coordinate daily civil construction activities, including labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor requirements.
- Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, and work plans to ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
- Monitor project progress and provide daily reports, identifying delays, risks, and required corrective actions.
- Track labour hours, equipment usage, materials, and other project costs.
- Coordinate equipment mobilization, deliveries, site access, and work sequencing.
- Identify potential scope changes and communicate them to project management for review and approval.
- Ensure work is completed efficiently while minimizing downtime, waste, and unnecessary costs.

Technical & Civil Construction Oversight

- Supervise civil construction and maintenance activities, including excavation, trenching, grading, backfilling, compaction, and site preparation.
- Oversee concrete formwork, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, finishing, and repairs.
- Coordinate installation and maintenance of drainage systems, culverts,



foundations, roadways, and other civil infrastructure as required.
- Interpret construction drawings, site plans, specifications, elevations, and survey information.
- Verify grades, elevations, dimensions, and material placement against project requirements.
- Coordinate heavy equipment operators and ensure equipment is suitable for assigned work.
- Monitor workmanship and ensure construction activities meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and deficiency corrections with project management, engineering, and client representatives.

Safety, Compliance & Training

- Enforce Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requirements, company safety policies, and site-specific safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with excavation and trenching requirements, ground disturbance procedures, underground utility locating, and safe equipment operation.
- Conduct toolbox talks, job hazard assessments, field inspections, and safety observations.
- Ensure appropriate controls are in place for working around mobile equipment, lifting operations, traffic, and changing site conditions.
- Verify that employees and subcontractors have the required training, certifications, and site orientations.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, report hazards, and implement corrective actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations and client requirements.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate inspections and testing for compaction, concrete, materials, and other applicable construction activities.
- Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and project documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, work methods, equipment utilization, and site organization.

Stakeholder Communication & Documentation

- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, site supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
- Communicate daily work plans, schedule changes, material requirements, and project concerns.
- Prepare daily reports, timesheets, equipment logs, progress updates, and safety documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of labour, equipment, materials, inspections, and completed work.
- Participate in project planning meetings and provide updates on progress, costs, and potential delays.
- Assist with project closeout,



deficiency lists, and completion documentation.

QualificationsRequired

- Minimum 10 years of experience in civil construction, preferably in mining, industrial, or heavy construction environments.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory or crew leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, including excavation, grading, backfilling, compaction, concrete work, and site preparation.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and site plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead crews, coordinate equipment and materials, and manage competing priorities.
- Robust understanding of construction safety practices and applicable Ontario health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in active industrial or construction environments.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts when required.
- Valid Ontario driver's license.

Preferred / Assets

- Civil Engineering Technology diploma, Civil Engineering degree, or related post-secondary education; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
- Experience working at mine sites or within heavy industrial facilities.
- Experience with concrete foundations, structural concrete, road construction, drainage, and underground services.
- Familiarity with survey equipment, GPS grade control, and elevation verification.
- Experience coordinating heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, and compactors.
- First Aid, Working at Heights, WHMIS, and other applicable construction or site-specific safety certifications.
- Experience in a unionized industrial or construction environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, daily reporting systems, work orders, and project scheduling tools.

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

- Pay: Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.
- Schedule: Full-time; overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as required.
- Benefits: Company vehicle, dental care, extended health care, paid time off, and vision care, subject to company eligibility requirements.
- Work Environment: Field-based position at industrial, mining, and construction sites.
- Location: Sudbury / Lively, Ontario (P3Y 1L4). Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed or directly to Walden Welding and Mechanical, referencing “Civil Supervisor.”

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Walden Welding and Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.

Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Civil Supervisor (Greater Sudbury)
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