Scaffold Supervisor

Job summary

The Scaffold Supervisor will oversee daily scaffolding operations, ensuring all activities are executed safely and in compliance with standards. They are responsible for coordinating manpower and materials while providing leadership and mentorship to the scaffolding team.

Job details

About the opportunity This is a chance to be part of a global organisation that invests in its people and empowers you to make an impact that truly matters. You’ll work alongside a highly capable team, contributing to the company’s growth across Canada, supporting projects that shape industries, support communities, and create lasting value for our clients. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Scaffolding Supervisors for an upcoming long‑term maintenance contract in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a full‑time, Monday to Friday position supporting safe, reliable, and efficient execution of daily scaffolding operations across multi-site industrial utility facilities. Additional hours and flexibility in work schedules maybe required for coverage of unplanned maintenance and shutdown activities. You will be required to: Oversee daily scaffolding activities, ensuring safe and compliant execution Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment to meet schedule requirements Conduct inspections, hazard assessments, and quality checks Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for scaffolders Interface with client representatives, planners, and other trades Maintain accurate documentation, permits, and scaffold tags Uphold Altrad’s safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement About you You’re a confident communicator who builds trust quickly, understands industrial operations and client needs, and consistently drives opportunities from first conversation to contract award Journeyperson Scaffolder or equivalent experience Proven supervisory experience in industrial maintenance environments Strong knowledge of OH&S legislation and CSA scaffold standards Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multi‑trade setting Strong understanding of industrial utility facilities, maintenance programs, and turnaround/shutdown environments Proficient with using computers and Microsoft Office Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and presentation skills Ability to travel within the Edmonton city areas Why join Altrad? At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work. We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life: Competitive compensation Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums from hire date Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year Up to 6% employer matching RRSP Training & development opportunities within a global organization Make your impact Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities. Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best. At Altrad we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples; people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, religions, and identities; and individuals with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. Inspired by what you’ve read? Submit your application online—we’re eager to learn more about you.

What you’ll do

The Scaffold Supervisor will oversee daily scaffolding operations, ensuring all activities are executed safely and in compliance with standards. They are responsible for coordinating manpower and materials while providing leadership and mentorship to the scaffolding team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Journeyperson Scaffolder or possess equivalent experience with a proven background in industrial maintenance supervision. A strong understanding of OH&S legislation, CSA scaffold standards, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Extensive benefits • Employer paid premiums • Paid vacation • Employer matching RRSP • Training and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Scaffolding supervision
• Industrial maintenance
• OH&S legislation
• CSA scaffold standards
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Hazard assessment
• Quality control
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Project coordination
• Documentation management
• Safety compliance
• Presentations
• Operations
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Relationship Building
• Willingness To Learn
• Supervision
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Industrial Repair And Maintenance
• Safety Culture
• Confident Communicator

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Security & Safety
• Scaffold Supervisor
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers