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Shaft Superintendent
@ JDS Energy & Mining
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
JDS Energy & Mining is hiring a Shaft Superintendent for FIFO work at a northern Saskatchewan mining project. The role leads shaft sinking and construction, directing crews and contractors to meet schedule, budget, engineering and quality targets safely. The posting describes FIFO operation in northern Saskatchewan as the work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily shaft sinking and construction activities
- Coordinate crews, subcontractors and contractors
- Monitor schedule, production, costs and progress claims
- Ensure safety, environmental compliance and inspections
- Coordinate engineering, RFIs and commissioning
Requirements summary:
- Shaft sinking or mining construction supervision experience
- Strong health and safety leadership
- Experience managing contractors and crews
- Ability to plan production and report project status
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
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JDS Energy & Mining
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Full company description
The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,721
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 225
- Reported office locations
- Suite 900 - 999 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2, CA
- Suite 217 - 3030 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, British Colombia V1Y 1W2, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Precious Metals
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- JDS Energy & Mining
- JDS Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Feasibility Studies
- Engineering
- EPCM
- Construction
- Mining
- ESG
- Rail & Track Maintenance
- and Health & Safety
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Feasibility StudiesEngineeringEPCMConstructionMiningESGRail & Track Maintenanceand Health & Safety |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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The Shaft Superintendent is responsible for the overall management and execution of shaft construction and sinking activities for mining projects. This position provides leadership and direction to shaft crews, supervisors, contractors, and project teams to ensure shaft works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules, budgets, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
FIFO - Northern Saskatchewan
Responsibilities:
Shaft Operations & Construction
- Lead and oversee day-to-day shaft sinking and construction activities.
- Coordinate shaft excavation, ground support, lining, concrete, steelwork, services, and associated underground works.
- Develop and coordinate daily and short-term work plans, priorities, and production targets.
- Ensure shaft activities are properly sequenced and coordinated with engineering, construction, and project requirements.
- Monitor productivity and identify opportunities to improve shaft performance and execution.
Crew & Contractor Management
- Provide leadership and direction to shaft supervisors, crews, subcontractors, and contractors.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources required to meet project objectives.
- Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and compliance with project requirements.
- Support workforce planning, training, competency development, and performance management.
- Promote strong communication and teamwork across all shaft operations.
Safety & Environmental
- Provide visible leadership in health and safety across all shaft activities.
- Ensure work is conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, site requirements, and company safety standards.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and address hazards, deficiencies, and unsafe conditions.
- Support incident investigations, corrective actions, safety meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure shaft operations comply with applicable environmental requirements.
Schedule, Cost & Production
- Monitor shaft progress against project schedules, production targets, and key milestones.
- Track productivity, labour, equipment utilization, materials, and operating costs.
- Identify delays, constraints, and risks that may impact shaft sinking and construction activities.
- Support cost forecasting, budget management, and contractor progress claims.
- Prepare regular production and project status reports for project management.
Equipment & Maintenance
- Coordinate the availability, utilization, and maintenance of shaft sinking and construction equipment.
- Work with maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
- Coordinate hoisting systems, sinking equipment, pumps, ventilation, dewatering, and other shaft services as required.
- Ensure equipment and materials required for planned activities are available and properly maintained.
Engineering & Technical Coordination
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure shaft construction activities align with approved designs, specifications, and methodologies.
- Coordinate technical issues, RFIs, design changes, and field modifications.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, work plans, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate shaft interfaces with underground development, surface infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, and other project disciplines.
- Support constructability reviews and development of practical shaft construction methods.
Quality & Project Coordination
- Ensure shaft construction is completed in accordance with project specifications, QA/QC requirements, and approved procedures.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, surveying, documentation, and resolution of deficiencies.
- Participate in project coordination meetings, contractor meetings, and construction planning sessions.
- Communicate shaft progress, risks, issues, and schedule impacts to project management.
- Support commissioning, completion, and handover of shaft infrastructure.
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