Blasting & Coating Supervisor

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional self-perform work.

At Aecon, people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon is currently seeking a Blasting & Coating Supervisor to support operations at our Cambridge Fabrication Shop. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Supervisor will provide leadership to coating, painting, and blasting personnel while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in industrial painting, protective coatings, and abrasive blasting, combined with strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Successful applicants must become members of the United Association Union Local 527 as a Metal Trades Worker.
• This is an in-person position based out of our Cambridge Fabrication Shop.
• This vacancy supports an afternoon shift between 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead and supervise daily coating, painting, and abrasive blasting shop operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and assign work activities to painters, blasters, apprentices, and support personnel.
• Ensure work is executed safely and in compliance with Aecon's health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Review fabrication drawings, coating specifications, client requirements, and technical data sheets to ensure proper execution of work.
• Monitor production schedules and workforce utilization to achieve shop productivity and delivery targets.
• Verify proper surface preparation, abrasive selection, coating application methods, and curing requirements.
• Ensure coating systems are applied in accordance with project specifications, including zincs, epoxies, polyurethanes, and specialty coatings.
• Conduct quality inspections including surface profile verification, wet film thickness (WFT), dry film thickness (DFT), and visual inspections.
• Coordinate material requirements, coating inventories, abrasives, and consumables to support production activities.
• Ensure coating and blasting equipment is properly maintained, inspected, and operated safely.
• Lead toolbox talks, daily safety discussions, hazard assessments, and incident investigations as required.
• Train, mentor, and support workforce development, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with fabrication, welding, quality, and project teams to ensure production priorities are met.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and workforce documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Assist with workforce planning, performance management, scheduling, and overtime coordination.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 5+ years of industrial painting, coating, and/or abrasive blasting experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead hand, foreperson, or crew leadership experience in a fabrication shop, industrial construction, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation standards and industrial coating application methods.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting conventional, airless, and plural-component spray equipment.
• Knowledge of coating inspection techniques, including DFT, WFT, surface profile measurement, and coating quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of SSPC, AMPP/NACE, or equivalent industrial coating standards is considered an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, coating specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Strong planning, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting documentation.
• Ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fall Arrest certification is an asset.
• WHMIS certification is an asset.
• Forklift certification is an asset.
• Overhead Crane certification is an asset.
• Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) training is considered an asset.
• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector certification or related coatings training is considered an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, bend, crouch, kneel, and perform physical inspections throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, protective clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection.
• Work is primarily performed within an active fabrication shop environment with exposure to dust, noise, vibration, industrial equipment, blasting operations, and coating materials.
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours, weekends, or shift work to support production requirements.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors when required.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is: $33/hr - $47/hr as per union wage table guidelines.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.