BFI Constructors Ltd. is an experienced and growing company that is active on many major industrial and heavy civil earth works construction projects across Western Canada. BFI is looking for talented, passionate people to be a part of our team. BFI is an equal opportunity employer and is looking to add to our skilled workforce and leadership team. We are always interested in skilled tradespeople contributing to BFI’s diverse workforce in the construction industry, including site supervisory personnel and labour relations staff. As the industry evolves, we continue to offer opportunities for growth and advancement.

Position Scope

BFI is looking for Structural Superintendents to join our team at our Dow Chemicals in Fort Saskatchewan.

Site: Dow Chemicals

Hourly Rate: $57.00 - $67.00

Start Date: September 15, 2026

Shift schedule: 10 days on 4 days off

Accommodation: Locals preferred however LOA is available for non-locals 

Experience Required: 

• Journeyperson Ironworker certification required; Red Seal endorsement preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in structural steel, heavy industrial, mining, energy, petrochemical, commercial, or large-scale construction projects. Extensive knowledge of structural steel erection, rigging, heavy lifts, bolted and welded connections, miscellaneous metals installation, and construction sequencing.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Superintendent, General Foreman, or field leadership role managing multiple crews and disciplines. Proven ability to lead large craft workforces, supervisors, and subcontractors.

• Proven experience planning and executing structural steel erection projects ranging from small maintenance outages to large capital construction projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Installation Work Packages (IWPs), and execution planning methodologies.
• Understanding of project controls, productivity measurement, earned value concepts, cost awareness, and schedule performance management.

• Proven ability to develop detailed work packages including:
  • Scope breakdowns
  • Resource loading and manpower forecasting
  • Equipment and crane planning
  • Material management and logistics plans
  • Risk assessments and mitigation strategies
  • Quality and inspection requirements
  • Sequencing and turnover planning

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, structural steel fabrication drawings, lift studies, erection plans, and work-face planning principles.
• Strong safety leader with working knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation, industry best practices, and client-specific safety requirements. Experience leading incident investigations, hazard assessments, field-level risk assessments, and safety improvement initiatives.

All successful candidates MUST provide the following items prior to confirmation of their start date:

• CSTS-09 or CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Fall Protection (Energy Safety Canada)
• Elevated Work Platform (Energy Safety Canada)
• Confined Space Entry (Energy Safety Canada)
• Journeyperson Certificate
• Valid class 5 Driver's License
• Drivers abstract - must be a minimum of 3 years and within 30 days
• Other certification may be required based on site requirements

Successful candidates must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• Undergo and successfully pass the following testing:
  • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

Please note the entire On-boarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL

Thank you for your interest in BFI Constructors Ltd! We look forward to you joining the team!