Milestone is looking for creative people who enjoy a challenge. We provide contracting excellence to our clients, daring them to let us collaborate on their toughest and most sensitive projects across Canada. Specializing in soil and ground remediation, water treatment, heavy civil construction, building decommissioning, land reclamation and rehabilitating sensitive habitats; our people thrive in a fast paced and everchanging environment. Everyone on our team believes in finding creative solutions for our clients while making a positive impact to our environment and community. This can be a tough job and isnt for everyone. Milestone is up to the challenge, are you?

Milestones success comes from putting our team first. We are employee-owned and commit to keeping our people safe, offering competitive wages and benefits, and providing opportunity for professional growth and development. Putting our people first is a promise we have been able to deliver on for the last 10 years and we continue growing stronger. If you think you are a fit, then we want you to grow with us.

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At Milestone, we collaborate relentlessly; we strive to inspire a diverse team of talent; we care, we are equitable, we are inclusive. We want every team member to feel and know they belong here. We are inspired by our people - the best in the business. Our work with Indigenous partners and communities has been a tremendous source of pride and learning for Milestone. We are committed to Indigenous Peoples as partners and employees. We have much to learn from all our partners and employees. We look forward to continuing to attract and retain the best people to tackle the most complex challenges of a cleaner world. Only through acknowledging and encouraging everyones potential and contributions will we succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the General Superintendent, Western Canada, the General Superintendent will be responsible for assigning Superintendents to projects and managing their day-to-day scheduling, as well as playing a key administrative and operational leadership role within the Region. Regular coordination with operations leaders across Canada is required to sufficiently resource all Milestone projects, which include environmental remediation, civil infrastructure upgrades, and emergency response efforts in both urban and remote locations.

This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and a commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment. The General Superintendent will also perform site-specific Superintendent duties as scheduling demands. Overseeing the execution of the MECI Safety Program for operations is a critical aspect of this role, in close collaboration with the Regional HSE Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular site visits to active projects and assess operational compliance.
• Support project teams in recognizing and managing scope changes onsite.
• Attend project kick-off meetings as required.
• Coordinate scheduling and assignments of Superintendents to projects across Western Canada.
• Collaborate with the Equipment & Personnel Manager for effective utilization of MECI equipment and materials.
• Ensure Supervisors complete daily reporting requirements through digital platforms.
• Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and mentorship for Superintendent team.
• Support HR with recruiting, onboarding, and field staff development initiatives.
• Promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion within project teams and field operations.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of company systems including Salus, BambooHR, Heavy Job, and Concur.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Interact with clients professionally and proactively resolve job site issues to maintain project timelines.
• Conduct monthly Superintendent team meetings and contribute to leadership development.
• Participate in developing means and methods, setting production rates, and supporting resourcing for estimates.
• Participate in bid reviews.
• As needed, perform all duties required of a Superintendent.

Health and Safety:

• Uphold and promote MECIs Corporate Health and Safety Program, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in HSE initiatives, including annual reviews of SWPs and JSAs and distribution of updates to field teams.
• Provide coaching to Superintendents and field staff on safety expectations and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond to emergency response events across the region as they arise.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Proven leadership experience with cross-regional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve site and scheduling issues.
• Excellent communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Experience planning, organizing, and executing projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong working knowledge of construction management platforms (Heavy Job, Salus, Concur, BambooHR).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability practices in construction and remediation projects.
• Certifications such as Gold Seal Certification (GSC), PMP, NCSO, or CSTS are considered an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant post-secondary education or advanced certifications preferred.

Work Environment:

• This position requires a mix of field and office work.
• Travel across Western Canada is required to support project sites and office teams.
• Availability to respond to emergency events on short notice is necessary.