Job Description

Dive Supervisor - Commercial Diving & Subsea Operations

Location:

Based in Western Canada - Travel Required Across BC, AB, SK, and Remote Sites

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Company:

VSI

About VSI

VSI is one of Canada's fastest-growing commercial diving and subsea inspection companies. We specialize in:

Commercial diving

for municipal, industrial, and marine infrastructure

Potable water & fire suppression reservoir services

(cleaning, inspection, maintenance)

Underwater construction, confined space & contaminated diving

Advanced robotics, ROVs, sonar mapping, and pipeline inspections

USV-based hydrographic and geophysical surveys

We take pride in professionalism, innovation, and safety in everything we do.

Position Overview

We are seeking a

CSA/WorkSafe BC-compliant Dive Supervisor

to oversee commercial diving operations across Western Canada. This role requires a highly disciplined leader with experience managing surface-supplied dive teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining top-tier safety standards on every job.

As Dive Supervisor, you will coordinate and oversee projects involving potable and non-potable reservoirs, marine structures, pipelines, outfalls, intakes, salvage, inspections, and construction support. This is a travel-based position with the option to be based anywhere in BC or Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise 3-5-person surface-supplied dive teams in accordance with CSA Z275.2 and WorkSafe BC Conduct pre-dive briefings, hazard assessments, job safety analysis (JSA), and dive logs Ensure all equipment, communications, and emergency procedures are in place and operational Maintain safety compliance and quality control across all diving activities Coordinate mobilization, site setup, and daily logistics for each project Liaise with clients and project managers on-site to ensure job satisfaction and real-time updates Assist with underwater inspections, documentation, and video collection as required Mentor junior divers and ensure adherence to safe work practices Complete all post-dive reporting, incident documentation (if applicable), and daily summaries

Qualifications

Valid

DCBC Dive Supervisor Certification

Minimum 3-5 years of experience supervising commercial diving teams Strong working knowledge of CSA Z275.2, Z275.4, and WorkSafe BC Part 24 regulations Experience with potable water diving, reservoir cleaning, marine construction, and/or contaminated diving preferred Comfortable with technology including helmet-mounted CCTV, diver comms, sonar systems, and digital reporting Valid OFA Level 1 (minimum), Dive Accident Management, driver's license, and ability to travel extensively Additional assets: ROV or pipe crawler experience, NDT certifications, rope access, confined space rescue

What We Offer

Competitive salary

based on experience and leadership capabilities

Field premiums and paid travel expenses

for all job-related site work Use of

cutting-edge dive systems

, ROVs, and robotic survey platforms Long-term career growth potential into senior field or operational leadership Dynamic, supportive team culture with full commitment to safety and innovation Opportunity to work on high-profile municipal, industrial, and marine projects

Apply Now

Submit your resume along with a short cover letter outlining your experience as a Dive Supervisor and your availability for upcoming project mobilizations.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $60.00-$105.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 80 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Commuter benefits Company car Company events Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee stock purchase plan Flexible schedule Housing allowance Language training provided Mileage reimbursement On-site childcare On-site gym On-site parking Profit sharing Relocation assistance Stock options Tuition reimbursement Wellness program Work from home
Work Location: In person