Load/unload trucks and checks delivery slips and BOL's to confirm correct product and count
Inspect freight for damages and report if any are found
Generate delivery slips and BOL's either electronically or manually
Help out on production to organize our floor and inventory and put stock away accordingly
Keeps the dock neat and tidy
Obeys all company procedures and safety practices
Cover for foreman during illness or vacation and handle company correspondence with staff and customers through phone and email
Maintain all dock equipment and order supplies (trucks,trailers,forklifts,skids etc) and arrange for repair when required during foreman's absence
Organize delivery schedule and instruct drivers
Please submit resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com
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2019/03/07
Shipper / Receiver
Load/unload trucks and checks delivery slips and BOL's to confirm correct product and count
Inspect freight for damages and report if any are found
Generate delivery slips and BOL's either electronically or manually
Help out on production to organize our floor and inventory and put stock away accordingly
Keeps the dock neat and tidy
Obeys all company procedures and safety practices
Cover for foreman during illness or vacation and handle company correspondence with staff and customers through phone and email
Maintain all dock equipment and order supplies (trucks,trailers,forklifts,skids etc) and arrange for repair when required during foreman's absence
Organize delivery schedule and instruct drivers
Please submit resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com -
2019/03/05
Controller
Job Description:
Position Description - Controller
About the Company
The client has a 50 year history in the construction industry as a supplier, fabricator and installer to many of the premier development projects in south western Ontario, the GTA and the Ottawa region. The company is embarking on an ambitious strategy to become a North American leader in exterior wall systems while continuing to maintain strong commercial success of its four regionally based businesses. With significant investment in personnel, plant and equipment the company is now seeking a financial leader to guide them through this dynamic growth phase.
About the Opportunity
As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Director of Finance will report to the Owners and assume a strategic role as part of the Senior Management Team. In collaboration with the executive leaders, the Director of Finance will have the responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This would include reporting, IT, compliance, risk management, forecasting, strategic planning, and relationship management. Beyond day-to-day financial responsibilities, the Director of Finance is expected to be an advisor and strategic thought partner for the business, offering analysis, input and recommendations on the strategy and future growth of the company.
Responsibilities:
Develop & lead finance and accounting team
-Maintain a high-functioning finance and accounting team
-Evaluate and implement best practices for finance and accounting processes and internal controls
-Develop scalable, reliable processes to support a variety of businesses and ongoing growth
-Foster an environment conducive to high performance, collaboration and engagement
-Lead a team of 5- 6 people, provide regular feedback and coaching to support performance management and career development
Reporting
-Create a robust and efficient financial reporting system producing accurate, comprehensive and timely monthly reporting to enable the management team to operate effectively
-Provide timely and accurate analyses of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
-Drive the design and implementation of an effective, dashboard-based Executive Information System (EIS)
Information Systems
-Manage relationships with external IT/communication systems service providers, driving good value for money and managing performance against service level agreements
-Provide financial leadership in the analysis of IT requirements and IT investment decisions
-Oversee implementation planning and execution of IT projects
-Drive operational efficiencies and data integrity through systems integration and enhancing user knowledge
Compliance & Risk Management
-Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
-Manage the annual audit process in an efficient manner
-Codify credit policies, develop systemic approach to assessing credit risk and minimize loss experience
-Continually assess the company's risk management approach, identify target risk levels, and recommend strategies to manage risk accordingly
Treasury
-Develop reporting and controls to support the continuous evaluation of cash requirements against operating line capacity
-Review the capital structure. Assess the appropriate mix of short and long term financial instruments and develop strategies to minimize both interest expense and the cost of financial services
-Direct foreign exchange transactions and related hedging strategies
Forecasting & strategic planning
-Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and reporting, including consolidation across corporations as required
-Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long range planning, and the introduction of new programs/strategies
-Prepare detailed financial models/analysis to assist with capital expenditure, acquisition and other management decision making
Interface with division managers and other key executives
-Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek to deliver a full range of business solutions
-Work closely with senior management to maintain positive and trusted relationships with key customers, suppliers and the community
-Provide secretarial duties as needed, including co-ordination of legal firm activities, updating of minute books, directors resolutions, shareholders resolutions, etc.
Advisor & relationship management
-Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities
-Drive strategic initiatives to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities including acquisitions
-Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities in the areas of corporate structure, treasury and tax planning
-Develop and maintain relationships with external partners including financial institutions, auditors, insurance providers and others
Human resources
-Assist the Owners in the design of the management compensation system that appropriately motivates divisional managers and other members of the senior leadership team and that aligns to corporate objectives
-Provide advice to divisional managers regarding human resource planning, headcount targets, performance management process and employee communication
-Oversee administration of union contracts and non-union employee benefits
About You
-Honours degree in Business Administration and CPA designation
-At least 10 years progressive experience in managerial roles within the finance function
-Motivated individual who wants to be part of a dynamic and growing company
-High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
-Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills; ability to challenge the status quo and drive changes in a professional, positive, and collaborative manner
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate and effectively manage across multiple levels and locations
-Strong Microsoft Excel skills
-Preference will be given to candidates with construction industry experience
-Experience in a job shop manufacturing environment will be viewed as a plus
-Willingness to take on additional challenges as the role and organization evolve -
2019/03/05
Estimator
Job Description- Estimator
Position:EstimatorDate: March 2019
Reports to:General Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The job encompasses the estimating, predicting and calculating the cost of work and selling of projects to achieve profitability. This position ensures all applicable projects in the construction market out for tender are priced.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Bid on contracts for key contractor accounts and open tenders.
-Provide accurate estimating and final figures supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit (using quick bid system)-includes advance site visits as required.
-Making sure all addendums are reviewed that affect the price before project closes.
-Accurate and timely letters indicating inclusions, exclusions and any other special conditions.
-(if contracts are won) monitor and storing costs to improve the accuracy of future pricing.
-All material and labour items in Quick Bid to be updated.
-Enter increased prices.
-Assists the project managers in the initial sequencing of construction activities including all costs breakdown of labour, material and profits.
-Updating Commence on a regular basis.
-Follows all corporate policies and procedures.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
-Attain profitability on all projects (measured through gross profits).
-Demonstrate leadership and provides help to the project managers.
-Submits quotations on time and to all general contractors.
-Organizes time to ensure all projects being priced are completed in a timely manner for closing.
-Thoroughly reviewing all project documents to ensure no components are missed in the pricing.
-Entering the specific project information in Commence.
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2019/02/27
Project Coordinator
REQUIREMENTS
1. Civil Engineering degree from an Ontario University, with preference for graduates from Waterloo, Toronto or Queen's.
2. Some experience with General Contractors.
3. 3+ years of Canadian experience with institutional and commercial type projects (i.e. schools, libraries, community centres, hockey arenas, swimming pools, pre-engineered building structures, etc.). Residential experience will also be considered.
4. LEED experience considered an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Setup and preparation of prequalification proposals.
Setup and preparation of upcoming tenders and bids.
Setup, preparation, generation of RFIs.
Shop Drawings
Construction Schedules
Meeting Minutes
quotations for changes to contract
Document Control indexing and filing systems
Operations and Maintenance Manuals
As-built Drawings.
Assistance and generation of quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
Assistance as needed in the tendering processes.
Deliveries and pickups to be arranged if and as required.
Setup and filing as needed for the above-mentioned tasks.
Assist Project Manager and Site Superintendent in Contract Administration of projects.
The Corporation may amend or modify the above-noted responsibilities, duties and reporting of the Employee at its discretion from time to time.
This is a permanent position plus benefits.
Salary: $60K to $80K depending on years of experience.
Location: Vaughan.
If you meet at the above requirements, please send your Word resume together with a sample list of completed projects to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com.
Please also provide 3 references, preferably, Architects, Project Client references and or Business Owners, or Project Managers.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. -
2019/02/21
Intermediate Project Designer/ Land Development
Intermediate Municipal Engineer/Technologist - Detailed Design
Markham
Description:
Reporting to a Project Manager, you will be a project designer with at least 5 years related experience involved with various aspects of land development projects through both the design and construction phases. Your responsibilities will include preparing preliminary and final grading and servicing designs, cost estimates, project schedules, coordinating projects through the approvals process, liasing with contractors, sub-consultants, and clients.
Your qualifications must include (but are not limited to):
hold a degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Technology
a thorough understanding of municipal and land development design;
have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience;
must have knowledge with residential subdivisions, master servicing plans, stormwater management plans, site grading and servicing plans;
must be self-motivated possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills;
ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and clients is an asset;
clear understanding of the development approval process in various GTA municipalities is an asset. -
2019/02/20
Architectural Design & Project Coordinator
Job Description
Individual:XXX
Position:Architectural Design & Project Coordinator
Reports to:PM's and Drafting Supervisor
Location: London Ontario.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position of Architectural Design & Project Coordinator reports to the Project Manager and the Drafting Supervisor. The job encompasses drafting, coordination of projects and people to achieve profitability and smooth work flow. This position coordinates and communicates effectively with the Sales/Estimating, Drafting, Project Managers and Plant and Site Labour.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
DRAFTING & DESIGN
-Follow drafting standards.
-Assists in creating shop drawings; First Submittals, 2nd Submittals, Sheet Layouts, Quantity Reports, Site Dimensions, For Construction, Fabrication Tickets and As Built Drawings.
-�?�¢Responsible for all shop drawings and design issues.
PROJECT COORDINATION
-Deals with small problems for smooth flow of projects.
-Update & review weekly Quantity reports.
-Shipping and receiving products through the plant manager as required.
-Follows all corporate policies and procedures.
-Order material or quantity takeoffs
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
-Complete on time drafting and Project coordination deadlines.
-Mistakes and problems to a minimum.
-Punctuality.
-Customer satisfaction.
-Demonstrate Team work.
-Follow corporate policies and procedures.
-Smooth flow of all projects. -
2019/02/07
Construction Project Managers $150K
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS
Based in Vaughan, our client is a growing General Contractor with decades of experience. In order to support their rapid growth, they are seeking energetic Project Managers, all levels, with experience building institutional or residential projects.
Skills/Qualifications:
Proven track record of delivering multiple large-scale construction projects.
Canadian experience in the institutional sector, additional experience gained abroad will be considered.
Effective time management.
Excellent communication and follow-up.
Decision-making.
Leadership by example.
Organization skills.
Self-motivating and delivery-focused.
Thorough technical and operational understanding of construction management
Gold Seal, PMP, Leed, EIT, P. Eng. certifications are all considered an asset.
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
5+ years of progressive Canadian experience in project management, preferably with a GC.
Must have completed at least 2 projects from start to finish.
If you meet at least 90% of the above requirements, please send your Word-version
resume and project list.
This is a permanent, full-time position with excellent benefits.
Locations: GTA, Vaughan
Salary range: $100K to $200K+ depending on experience.
Qualified applicants, please send your Word-version resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com.
While we thank all candidates, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. -
2019/01/31
Construction Site Superintendent GTA $150K+
Construction Site Superintendent
Our client, a reputable and established General Contractor with decades of experience, is seeking a Construction Superintendent to support their rapid growth.
Responsibilities:
Create, maintain and execute the project plan and schedule and ensure compliance with the budget.
Supervise and coordinate all construction activities.
Lead project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team's ongoing progression.
Mentor project team members to ensure career growth and development.
Create site specific plans and procedures; ensures the implementation of Company's Safety Program to create a safe work environment throughout the job site; adhere to the safety and record keeping requirements; integrate Company's Safety Program in all site-specific plans and procedures to ensure a safe work environment; adhere to all safety and recordkeeping requirements.
Ensure project materials and workmanship meets the project Quality Standards and Design requirements.
Obtain necessary information from engineers, designers, inspectors, municipal/provincial authorities and owners.
Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties while assisting in resolving conflicts.
Maintain the project's Daily Job Diary
Directs and maintains relationships with authorities having jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
A construction related degree (Civil Engineering preferred).
10- 15 years of construction experience with a General Contractor, preferably in the residential, high-rise, or community housing sectors.
Experience leading construction projects from start to finish.
Comfortable working with computers and previous experience with scheduling software.
In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations specifically construction specifications, building materials, methods and procedures.
Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job.
Ability to apply basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
Ability to visualize the entire project and anticipate constructability issues and embed solutions in the construction plans and schedules.
Can visualize and create the project schedule's critical path.
Ability to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency.
Ability to manage others and many facets of the construction project and assume responsibility.
Understands when to seek out professional advice.
Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to establish a strong working relationship with sub-trades and clients.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of safety principles/ procedures/legislation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
Expected Salary: Annual gross salary ranging from $100K to $200K, depending on qualifications. Participation in a corporate health and benefits package.
Qualified applicants should send their WORD version resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com
While we thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. -
2019/01/25
Die Cutter Operator
Responsibilities
Set-up and operate the Hycorr die cutting machine to required quantity and quality specifications, the routine maintenance of the machine and the preparation of appropriate documentation.
Inspect corrugate before run to ensure that corrugate is to quality specification, particularly trim and registration.
Activates the run and maintains constant quality control checks to ensure that cutting is clean and that the printing is in the register; problems are referred to the Plant Manager
Qualifications
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
High school diploma; and/or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the Press or Finishing Department.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak and write effectively to other employees and management
Organizational and time management
Good understanding of computers.
Colour vision is required (must have the ability to identify and distinguish colours) -
2019/01/16
Senior Project Manager
Senior Land Development Project Manager - Stormwater Management
Description
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be a Land Development Project Manager using your extensive technical abilities to lead the preparation of servicing and stormwater management related studies through the planning process as well as stormwater management facility designs for land development projects during the draft plan and detailed design processes. You will provide technical leadership to a team of designers/technicians and provide supervisory duties. Other responsibilities include:
preparation of master and functional servicing studies in support of secondary plans, draft plans and site plans;
undertaking detailed studies and modeling associated with stormwater management ponds, creek crossings and natural channel design for all types of land development projects;
writing reports and design briefs for submission purposes to agencies;
liaising with clients and federal, provincial and municipal agencies to review their needs or address comments with respect to servicing and stormwater management aspects of development projects during draft plan and detailed design stages;
ensuring that the projects schedule needs are met in a timely and effective manner and taking responsibility for the project budgets;
supervising junior staff;
business development; and
maintaining a state-of-the art industry presence with regard to stormwater management policies and practices.
Your qualifications must include (but are not limited to):
registered as a Professional Engineer or Civil Technologist in the Province of Ontario, or are eligible for registration;
have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in servicing and stormwater management work related to land development engineering;
have a thorough understanding of the agency requirements and approval process throughout the GTA during draft plan and detailed design project stages related to servicing and stormwater management design requirements;
have strong working relationships with review agency staff and land development clients;
have a strong working knowledge of various software for the design of SWM and channel facilities (e.g. Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS etc.);
have the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals to complete preliminary servicing and stormwater management studies and designs;
have the ability to work in a team environment providing direction and mentorship to junior staff;
must be self-motivated with excellent written and oral communication skills; and
have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while providing unparalleled service to clients.
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