Site Manager - CNUL Albian CS (2205)

Job Description

Company Description

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary

Position: Site Manager

Type: Full time

Location: CNUL Albian

Schedule: 7 on /7 off (Compressed Work Schedule)

Compensation Details

• Vacation pay at 6% – paid out bi‑weekly upon start date


• Health & Dental and Long‑Term Disability Benefits – eligible after 3 months of continuous service


• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.


• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives

• Progression and development opportunities


• Safety Recognition


• Years of Service Recognition – Annual


• Company support for recertification of required tickets


• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag


• Overtime available but not guaranteed


• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site


• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location

Role Summary

The Site Manager oversees daily operations at the site, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Key responsibilities include scheduling employees to ensure adequate coverage, organizing training sessions, and conducting performance reviews. The Site Manager enforces workplace policies and procedures, maintains a safe working environment, and ensures compliance with time and budget constraints. Additionally, they are responsible for meeting quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Audit progress of on‑going projects – keeps upper‑level management informed of project status and any special concerns and ensures adherence to approved plans and specifications.


• Critically review work orders, invoices, packing slips, LEM’s, etc. to determine accuracy, conformance to contractual commitments, etc.


• Inspect job sites to ensure conformance of subcontractors and site employees to established worksite policies and practices.


• Ensure safety and quality assurance programs are observed.


• Understand contracting methods, scheduling and blueprint reading.


• Ensure that the project is built to the Client’s drawings & specifications.


• Assist with maintaining the contracting schedule and work efficiency over the course of the entire duration of the project.


• Conduct Lost Prevention Observation (LPO) with Site Safety.


• Execute and manage the operational budget.


• Ensure continual open communication and strong working relationships are maintained with clients and client representatives.


• Meet regularly with site leadership to review current policies and procedures to ensure Bouchier is compliant.


• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.


• Manage conflict and resolve issues as they occur.


• Manage all sub‑trades, workers and suppliers, ensuring that they perform according to their contract.


• Maintain detailed activity records and prepares activity reports.


• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and mandates of local, provincial, and federal agencies.


• Represent the organization at site meetings, business meetings, supplier and contractor sites.


• Review and administer short and medium range operational plans, goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; assist to effect changes required for improvement.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil sands and light civil construction, demonstrating extensive industry knowledge and expertise is required.


• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in a leadership role, showing a strong background in managing teams and operations effectively is required.


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
  
  
  
  • Class 1 or 3 license is considered an asset.
  
  
  
  


• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) Certificate is required


• WHMIS 2015 is required


• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in related field


• Successful progression through roles


• Previous experience managing 200+ employees is an asset


• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
  
  
  
  • Previous experience with Maximo is considered an asset.
  
  
  
  


• Adaptable to changing work environment.


• Proven conflict resolution skills.


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Good organizational skills (ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work efficiently).


• Ability to demonstrate and apply sound judgment to work situations.


• Ability to deliver with tight deadlines.


• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point


• Ability to read and understand construction work packages and related documents


• Ability to make sound decisions using standard procedures


• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.

Application Instructions

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

Application Deadline

Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: via bouchier.ca/careers.

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/.

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.