Construction Superintendent – Canal Flats

Valid Canadian Journeyman Electrician certification (Red Seal endorsement preferred).

This position is based on-site in Canal Flats, BC, supporting the construction of a 30 MW liquid-cooled AI data center campus. It is a camp-based role working a 14 days on / 7 days off (14&7) rotation in support of the project’s 24-hour, two-crew (A/B) construction schedule. Camp accommodations, meals, and site transportation are provided during on-rotation periods.

The Role:

• Project Oversight: Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of all electrical construction activities: MV/LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, generators, busway, conduit and stub-ups, cable tray and pathways, grounding and bonding, controls wiring, security pathways, temporary power, and electrical infrastructure supporting the cooling plant.
• QA/QC Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and manage the Electrical QA/QC program: inspection and test plans (ITPs), inspection protocols, and non-conformance management aligned with project specifications and commissioning requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Review and interpret single-lines, panel schedules, conduit and tray layouts, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Trade Supervision: Directly lead electrical, instrumentation, and low-voltage crews through your General Foremen, enforcing schedule, quality, and safety day-to-day on site across both crews.
• Coordination: Interface with the Mechanical, Civil, and IT/Network teams, the substation/HV contractor, and commissioning agents to ensure seamless integration and structured energization.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality installation.
• Commissioning & Testing: Oversee pre-functional and functional testing, structured energization and switching plans, and integrated systems testing (IST), ensuring testing documentation is complete and turnover is structured.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all electrical work adheres to CSA C22.1 (Canadian Electrical Code), NFPA, NETA, IEEE, and local codes, as well as internal safety and quality standards.
• Scheduling & Budget Control: Track progress and manage schedules to ensure project milestones are achieved within budget and timeline.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear daily and weekly progress, manpower, and quality updates to project leadership.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction management on heavy industrial or mission-critical projects (data centers, LNG, power generation, mining, petrochemical, or similar), including at least 3 years in a superintendent or senior field leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading or building electrical QA/QC programs (ITPs, inspection protocols, non-conformance management).
• Deep knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, grounding, and critical power systems.
• Hands-on commissioning experience: energization planning, functional testing, IST, and structured turnover.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (CSA C22.1, NFPA, NETA, IEEE, BC Building Code).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple contractors and align them to project goals.
• Ability to work on-site in Canal Flats, BC on a 14&7 camp rotation, including night shift coverage as the project ramps; camp/remote-site experience an asset.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in data center construction and commissioning, including liquid-cooled infrastructure (CDUs, direct-to-chip, or immersion).
• NETA certification (Level II to IV) or equivalent.
• Experience interfacing with substation / HV scopes and utility interconnection work.
• Experience with structured completions platforms and turnover of tagged systems.
• PMP certification or Gold Seal designation an asset.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• Work with state-of-the-art AI hardware and some of the most advanced compute systems in the world.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Make a measurable impact on the performance and reliability of global AI workloads.

The IREN Package Compensation:

• The hourly rate of pay range for this position starts at $65 and is reflective of experience.

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available.
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform.

Financial Well-Being:

• RRSP with company match.
• Voluntary TFSA.

Time Off & Flexibility:

• Bi-weekly paid vacation and paid holidays.

Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility.
• Training and personal development opportunities.

Lifestyle & Culture:

• Company events and team-building activities.