Field Supervisor, Barrie

At OE, we work hard to provide our customers with the best value across all our services and we have a track record that shows we never compromise on safety. OE is continuing to grow, and we need to add to our team.

Our Barrie yard (Holland Landing) location requires a Field Supervisor. Reporting to the Regional Business Unit Manager, this role will ensure the safe, cost-effective, and efficient day-to-day supervision of field crews in their assigned area. The Field Supervisor will collaborate with the respective Sales Leaders to service the needs of our Customers while ensuring effective performance management of the field crews reporting to them.

The Field Supervisor is a key contributor to setting the tone and culture aligned with OE Core Values.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

•High School diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required to drive the vehicle assigned with, and maintain, a suitable driver abstract for insurance purposes. Valid DZ License is an asset.

•Mechanical aptitude required.

•5 or more years’ previous supervisory experience in a technical environment, preferably in hydro-excavation. Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and business processes.

•Field operating knowledge, related to hydro-excavation, excavation, restoration, or any related support activities.

•Computer skills and strong organizational skills required. (Microsoft suite)

• Solid command of the English language: reading, verbal, and written as will be required to gather and impart information, act as a point of contact to Customers on the job site and may be required to interact with property owners.

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

•A clear and solid understanding of personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other operational issues encountered by the organization.

•Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

•Self-motivated with the initiative to put hands up when an opportunity/issue comes up

•Understanding and application of lean thinking in the context of an operation.

•A strong passion for continuous improvement and learning, both personally and professionally.

•Ability to identify key issues and creatively/strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles.

•Manual dexterity is required to use computers and peripherals.

• Work environment: indoors, outdoors, construction sites or similar, public areas, exposure to all seasonal weather, dust, etc.

• Essential physical requirements: sit for long periods; walk for long distances; repetitively: climb, stoop, bend squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

• Must be able to wear and use all required safety equipment such as, but not limited to: Hi-vis wear, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, respiratory protection, and fall protection.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

•Overtime as required