Operations Superintendent

About the Company - Westshore Terminals is a leading bulk terminal operator located in Delta, BC. Primarily a coal export terminal, an expansion is underway to handle potash commencing in mid 2027.

About the Role - Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Superintendent joins a team of 7 operations superintendents and plays a crucial role in managing day-to-day bulk loading operations in a unionized environment, ensuring high productivity and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial operations in a unionized environment
• Supervise teams and projects to ensure high productivity
• Evaluate operational and financial impact of decisions
• Develop positive union-management relationships
• Prioritize workplace safety and incident investigation
• Handle heavy equipment operations
• Plan and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Adjust priorities and resources as needed
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and leaders
• Maintain high ethical standards and integrity

Qualifications - Ideally, a post-secondary degree, diploma, or significant operational experience. Candidates with an Engineering degree are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

• Experience managing industrial operations
• Supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment
• Unionized environment experience
• Safety focused and experience in conducting incident/accident investigations
• Technical proficiency with heavy equipment
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Flexibility and problem-solving abilities
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in various capacities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and ethics
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Sense of humour

Schedule - Position requires employees to work days and nights on a rotating schedule.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Westshore Terminals is committed to diversity, inclusivity, and encourages applicants from those with disabilities, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and women.