Job Description

About the opportunity:

Our client is a leading shoring and underground contractor delivering key support on major infrastructure, transit and tunnelling projects across Ontario. They’re looking for an experienced Shoring Superintendent to lead field operations on complex, deep-excavation projects.

What you’ll do:

• Lead all on-site shoring operations, including soldier pile and lagging, sheet piling, caissons, secant/tangent pile walls and tieback/anchor installation
• Plan and manage daily work, crews, subcontractors, equipment and materials to keep projects on schedule and budget
• Read and interpret shoring drawings, engineered designs and specifications, and coordinate with design engineers on field changes
• Oversee drilling, piling and crane operations, making sure work is installed to design and tolerance
• Champion site safety and ensure full compliance with OHSA and Ontario Regulations including excavation and trenching requirements
• Monitor ground conditions, groundwater and adjacent structures, and respond quickly to unforeseen site conditions
• Coordinate with project managers, GCs, owners and inspectors, and attend site and progress meetings
• Keep accurate daily reports, installation records, timesheets and QA/QC documentation
• Mentor foremen and crews and build a strong, safe and productive site culture

What you bring:

• 8+ years of experience in shoring, piling, foundations or deep excavation, with at least 3 years in a superintendent or senior foreman role
• Hands-on knowledge of shoring systems, drilling rigs, pile driving and tieback installation
• Strong understanding of geotechnical conditions and their impact on excavation support
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractors on fast-paced urban or infrastructure sites
• Confident reading engineered drawings and working closely with design teams
• Solid knowledge of OHSA and Ontario construction safety regulations
• Working at Heights, WHMIS, and Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness training 
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites across Ontario

All candidates will be screened by the job poster and those with the relevant experience will be contacted.