Electrical Superintendent

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People'' and “Doing the Job Right”. 

More about OCL here:  www.oclgroup.ca. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and safety-driven Electrical Superintendent to provide on-site leadership and technical direction for all electrical construction activities. This is a site-based position at Kearl Oil Sands, working on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation.

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the electrical scope, ensuring that work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your role is critical to the project's success, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and exceptional planning skills.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive base salary, negotiable, based on experience
• Can hire as a direct employee or as a *Direct Service Provider/Subcontractor.
• Eligible for annual bonus based on company performance
• 100% employer-paid drugs, travel, life & dependent life insurance, and AD&D
• Long-term disability
• $7000 flex credit account per year (can roll into and health care spending account and/or RRSP)
• Paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided cell phone
• Company-provided IT assets
• The company paid professional membership fees and/or dues (e.g., P. Eng)

*DSPs - hourly wage only plus vehicle and insurance allowance; no overtime, benefits, vacation, or stat holiday pay

Our Culture

Our employees would describe the work environment as team-based, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial. We believe in hiring “A” Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed. These types of people thrive in environments with minimal guidance because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions. Turning around profitable, safe projects for our clients is key to everything we do.

OCL Advantage 

• Employee Ownership - Fosters a culture of ownership, integrity, accountability, and desire for group success.
• Flexibility - Intrinsically motivated, “A” players don’t need to be micromanaged. They work hard because they want themselves and the Company to succeed. These types of employees enjoy increased levels of autonomy and flexible schedules.
• Work Hard, Play Hard Culture - We pride ourselves on being a FUN place to work! We work hard but know how to have a good time too! We frequently gather as a group to celebrate wins, holidays, and individual milestones.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset - We are always looking for opportunities to expand our business and diversify! We take calculated risks, foster innovation, and make quick decisions because we operate in a very low-bureaucracy environment.
• Small Business/Family Feel - With the capacity to handle complex, multi-million dollar projects and grow our workforce to over 1500 people quickly, we compete with large General Contractors but pride ourselves in our ability to maintain a “small business/family feel”. We have blue-collar roots, so our casual environment and commitment to our hard-working men and women in the trades are key to our success.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• On-Site Leadership: Directly supervise and mentor a team of Electrical General Foremen, Foremen, and craft personnel, ensuring high productivity and positive morale.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion a world-class safety culture. Lead daily toolbox talks, conduct safety inspections, and ensure all work is executed in strict accordance with project HSE policies, the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and execute 3-week lookahead plans and work packages. Coordinate with project controls to ensure alignment with the overall project schedule and proactively address potential delays.
• Execution & Quality Control: Oversee the installation, termination, and testing of all electrical systems, including high, medium, and low voltage systems, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, cable tray, conduit, and grounding.
• Coordination: Liaise with other discipline superintendents (Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation) to ensure seamless work-front integration and avoid conflicts.
• Technical Guidance: Serve as the primary technical resource for the electrical craft. Interpret complex engineering drawings (single-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs) and specifications to resolve field-level issues.
• Reporting & Administration: Manage the submission of daily progress reports, craft timesheets, and field-level documentation. Initiate and track Requests for Information (RFIs) as required.
• Materials Management: Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery of electrical materials, tools, and equipment to the work-front.

Education/Skills/Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician Certificate with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement is required.
• Master Electrician certification is a strong asset.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in heavy industrial electrical construction, with at least 5 years in a Superintendent or General Foreman role on large-scale oil and gas projects in Canada.
• Proven experience leading large crews on projects such as SAGD facilities, upgraders, refineries, or major gas plants.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and its practical application in hazardous locations.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot from complex engineering drawings and documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in construction planning and scheduling
• Must have the following safety tickets: CSTS-2020 (Construction Safety Training System), WHMIS 2015, Standard First Aid with CPR/AED (Level C), H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Elevated Work Platform (EWP) / Aerial Work Platform (AWP)
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License and a clean driver's abstract.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test 
• Must complete a criminal background check prior to  starting 
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and physically navigate a large, active construction site.

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.