Supervisor, Utilities

About Us

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.

As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.

At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists in our Utilities department within the Metals division for a Utilities Supervisor located in Fort Saskatchewan. The purpose of this position is to provide front‑line leadership to operating crews on a continuous rotating shift, coordinate daily plant operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective production and delivery of products and utilities in support of business objectives.

In This Role, You Will Be Accountable For

- Leading and coordinating day‑to‑day Utilities operations on a continuous rotating shift to meet safety, production, and business objectives.

- Delivering and adjusting production plans while monitoring process performance and addressing emerging operational issues.

- Ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, ABSA regulations, and applicable regulatory and company standards.

- Directing operations during abnormal or emergency conditions to ensure safe and effective incident response.

- Communicating and reinforcing operating standards, performance expectations, and procedural requirements across shifts.

- Coaching and developing operating crews by supporting training plans, verifying competency, and ensuring qualified coverage.

- Driving continuous improvement through operational excellence initiatives, best practices, and procedure review and maintenance.

- Maintaining oversight of reporting, record‑keeping, and documentation requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency.

- Supporting labour relations by ensuring compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and participating in investigations as required.

- Contributing to asset reliability by supporting the Asset Management and process safety programs within the operating area.

Skills and attributes for success:

- A valid 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate is required.

- Significant experience in process plant operations.

- Training and experience in emergency and crisis response.

- Strong work planning, coordination, and execution skills.

- Experience managing within a unionized workforce.

- Knowledge of change management principles and Lean practices.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

- Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing.

- Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.

- Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training.

- Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Application deadline

: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application. We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.