Great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor in Powell River, BC…

As a leading North American paper and pulp manufacturer, our client employs 1,800 people at operations in southern British Columbia. Making some of the most environmentally responsible paper in the world requires a diverse team of operators, trades people, engineers and technologists, managers, accountants, IT specialists, human resources and other professionals. Their facilities are located on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. Working in the paper industry isn’t for everyone. It’s challenging, demanding, competitive and rewarding. If you thrive on solving technical challenges, value growth over stability, appreciate living in some of North America’s most spectacular environments, and want a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, this may be the place for you!

There is an immediate opening for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance this position is accountable for supervising a mixed mechanical trades crew with an objective of safely performing the work necessary to optimize equipment performance and maximize equipment availability. You will work with maintenance and operations teams to continually improve the business, including safety, production, cost and other joint objectives.

Powell River, located on the Sunshine Coast of BC, provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre, Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences; the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail, Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the world class destination you’ve long been waiting for.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to $105,000 annual salary

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Powell River, British Columbia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Requirements:    A mechanical trade certificate or a technical diploma and/or degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Pulp and paper experience is valued, though not a requirement

Responsibilities Include:

-Supervise, preferably with a mixed crew, with safety as an overriding priority.

-Involve people appropriately in problem solving and decision making

-Team build

-Manage performance

-Deal effectively with conflict

-Communicate with all levels of the line-organization

-Organize the workload to meet both short term and long term objectives

-Implement and support Asset Care

Great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor in Crofton, BC…

As a leading North American paper and pulp manufacturer, our client employs 1,800 people at operations in southern British Columbia. Making some of the most environmentally responsible paper in the world requires a diverse team of operators, trades people, engineers and technologists, managers, accountants, IT specialists, human resources and other professionals. Their facilities are located on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. Working in the paper industry isn’t for everyone. It’s challenging, demanding, competitive and rewarding. If you thrive on solving technical challenges, value growth over stability, appreciate living in some of North America’s most spectacular environments, and want a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, this may be the place for you!

Cradled by verdant hillsides and surrounding mountains, the active community of Crofton is situated on the calm waters of Osborne Bay in the Cowichan Valley. This friendly forestry community offers quiet parks, comfortable accommodation and a host of family activities, such as golfing, swimming, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. If this sounds too strenuous, you can just relax in Osborne Bay and watch the sun rise over Saltspring Island. Central to Victoria and Nanaimo, and with ferry access to Saltspring Island, Crofton is a great place from which to base your south island activities.

There is an immediate opening for a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance this position is accountable for supervising a mixed mechanical trades crew with an objective of safely performing the work necessary to optimize equipment performance and maximize equipment availability. You will work with maintenance and operations teams to continually improve the business, including safety, production, cost and other joint objectives.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to $105,000 annual salary

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Crofton, British Columbia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Requirements:    A mechanical trade certificate or a technical diploma and/or degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Pulp and paper experience is valued, though not a requirement

Responsibilities Include:

-Supervise, preferably with a mixed crew, with safety as an overriding priority.

-Involve people appropriately in problem solving and decision making

-Team build

-Manage performance

-Deal effectively with conflict

-Communicate with all levels of the line-organization

-Organize the workload to meet both short term and long term objectives

-Implement and support Asset Care

Are you a customer focused, technical expert and leader looking for a career change with a company that provides superior service and is a full facility dealer of International Trucks?  Do you understand the true meaning of customer service and satisfaction?  We are looking for a Service Manager in Dawson Creek, BC for our client, a well- known and respected BC business that offers competitive wages, great health benefits, and a stable working environment.  The Service Manager will also be given the opportunity to attend dealer specific training and conferences.

As the Service Manager you will be responsible for managing a group of 8-11 technicians working in 4 drive-through bays (8 single bays), developing policies and procedures, handling service orders, ongoing training for staff, and developing excellent working relationships with existing and potential customers. You will also be aware of all safety procedures and making sure they are met according to guidelines.

Dawson Creek is a beautiful BC town located 73 kilometers from Fort St. John, 133 km from Grande Prairie and 115 kilometers from Tumbler Ridge. With a full service modern airport there are daily direct flights to Vancouver or Fort Nelson with connections to the world! There is something for everyone in Dawson Creek, including ski facilities, tennis, basketball and, baseball and soccer facilities, lakes and parks, ice arenas, curling rinks and more park land per capita than most communities of a comparative size! Whether you are single or have a family, Dawson Creek is a wonderful place to work and live.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time – Criminal Record Checks will be conducted

Salary:  Up to $100,000 – Depending upon experience

Benefits:

- Relocation:  Relocation will be considered on a per candidate basis

- Company Paid:  100% prescriptions, Eyeglasses – $200 every 2 years, Life insurance – $25,000, and Dental

- Paid by the employee: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Shifts: 8:00am – 5:00 pm (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Dawson Creek, BC

Experience: Experience working with heavy and International trucks preferred. Great management/supervisory/coaching experience is required.  Must possess certification as a Journeyman Commercial Vehicle Transport, Journeyman Truck & Transport Mechanic or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Skills: Must possess exceptional computer skills.  Experience working with “Proceeds” or another similar accounting/service/parts/inventory system preferred.   The candidate must have excellent customer service skills along with great organizational and relationship building abilities.

Are you ready for a career move that will allow you to lead a team and contribute to establishment, integration and delivery of maintenance support for operations at a well- established Metallurgical coal company? We have an incredible opportunity for a Maintenance Superintendent in Vancouver, BC. You will be accountable for the development and optimization of maintenance strategies, the development and alignment of new maintenance  procedures with the existing operation and the establishment of on the ground maintenance support for the Roman operation.

Our client is committed to creating value from coal safely and responsible, growing their business through their attractive program of projects and investing in the communities in which they operate. As part of their growth strategy, the company is developing key coal assets in Canada, including large scale coal projects with considerable capital investment.

The Maintenance Superintendent is accountable for ensuring ensuring that maintenance strategies are developed, optimised and in place prior to ramp up, and the establishment of on-site maintenance support. This requires close collaboration with the project team and the site maintenance team to ensure the effective integration with the existing procedures and methods, and to identify improvement opportunities, whilst  still maintaining a constant focus on providing project context and understanding.

Home to such tourist attractions as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park and Science World, Vancouver, BC is a modern, travel-friendly city surrounded by skyscrapers, beaches and mountains alike. With quick and easy access to Whistler Resort, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless year round water and land sports, whether extreme sport or family fun, find your personal adventure here.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time

Salary: Depending upon experience

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Vancouver, BC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Experience:  5-10 years of experience in asset management:

• Trade/Engineering supervisory experience
• Development of maintenance systems and strategies
• Project delivery
• Preferred experience – Managed engineering and/or maintenance function in a similar business.

Education: Tertiary qualification in engineering and/or equivalent experience. Post graduate qualifications in Maintenance Management and/or Business preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Planning within Heavy Industry
• Training development and delivery
• Leading change management / improvement programs
• Ellipse / SAP Literate
• R8 Literate
• Mainstay Literate
• APMS
• Proven influencing abilities
• Sound maintenance management and systems skills
• High interpersonal and communications skills
• Demonstrated experience in safely delivering reliability improvements and efficiencies.
• Project Management

Responsibilities Include:

-Act as the maintenance lead for the project team

-Develop the maintenance OR schedule and monitor progress

-Manage the maintenance OR budget and monitor on-going costs

-Provide maintenance specific input for all project deliverables

-Collaborate with key stakeholders to determine and implement the mine maintenance philosophy

-Collaborate with key stakeholders to review, update and implement existing and/or best practice maintenance management processes and procedures.

-Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and optimise equipment maintenance strategies for all new equipment

-Ensure all equipment maintenance strategies are uploaded within R8, and supporting data uploaded within Ellipse prior to site ramp-up.

-Determine the required maintenance manning, facilities, spares holdings and tooling requirements, and provide feedback to the project team

-Determine and document competency and training requirements for all maintenance OR positions.

-Assist with recruitment and training of the maintenance OR team

-Oversee and manage the ramp-up of on-site maintenance support

-Manage the OR Maintenance Team in-line with Anglo HR procedures and Policies.

-Monitor and manage the team’s performance against the objectives of the OR Team

-Contribute to the development of a safe work environment that makes it possible to achieve a Zero Harm objective for all employees.

-Identify and report opportunities for business improvement to system owners

Are you an experienced leader that is dedicated to safety and would like to supervise a dynamic team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity with one of the leading North American paper and pulp manufacturers based in beautiful British Columbia. If you thrive on solving technical challenges, value growth over stability, and seek a competitive salary, this could be the position for you.

Our client makes some of the most environmentally responsible paper in the world requires a diverse team of operators, trades people, engineers and technologists, managers, accountants, IT specialists, human resources and other professionals. Their facilities are located on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. This is a company that offers challenging, demanding, competitive and rewarding careers.

Reporting to the Manager, Paper Operations, you will be a leader with uncompromising safety standards and will support the manufacturing operations in meeting safety, customer, cost, and productivity objectives.

Powell River, located on the Sunshine Coast of BC, provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre, Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences; the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail, Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the world class destination you’ve long been waiting for.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $110,000- $115,000 per year depending upon experience

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Powell River, BC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Requirements:  

•Interpersonal skills which includes good communication skills and the ability to develop and train others.
•A demonstrated ability to lead change including driving improvements toward a safe work culture with a customer and quality focus.
•Technical Competency – problem-solving abilities, planning skills, supervisory experiences and papermaking knowledge and experience.
•Working knowledge of mechanical pulping and papermaking processes.
Responsibilities Include:

•Ensure and develop standards of safe work behaviour, practices and plant condition
•Resolve operational shift issues including safety, environment, communication, morale, quality, productivity, cost management and maintenance prioritization.
•Coordinate crew shift activities for the mill site.
•Perform troubleshooting in conjunction with workers as required.

Are you a Safety Manager or Supervisor looking for a new opportunity to be a part of a well-established company which truly believes in safety and has budget for it? If so, we have a great opportunity with a company that is dedicated to its employees and committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary and benefits package as well as be part of a dynamic company located in beautiful BC.

Our client is Canada’s largest diversified mining, mineral processing and metallurgical company. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, they are a world leader in the production of copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, molybdenum and specialty metals, with interests in several oil sands development assets. Committed to creating value for its shareholders while continually improving performance, our client is a responsible corporate citizen and leader in the industry.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Employee Relations, the Safety and Loss Control Supervisor will assist with the administration of a comprehensive health and safety program.

This mining operation located in southeastern British Columbia, about 27 kilometres north of Sparwood, BC. Most employees live locally in Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie or the Crowsnest Pass. These communities offer exceptional opportunities for recreation in both summer and winter, all within the setting of the picturesque Rocky Mountains of southeastern B.C. and the Alberta foothills.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Salary:  $80,000- $90,000 Depending upon experience

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Sparwood, BC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Qualifications:

-Minimum 5 years related experience in the management of a safety team

-Possess a CRSP designation or willing to achieve this designation

-Mining or heavy industry experience is preferred

-Proficient with the Microsoft Office® package:  Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

-Ability to multi-task and keep accurate records

Responsibilities include:

-Managing and mentoring a team of safety personnel including Safety Coordinators, Loss Prevention Officers and Security Gate personnel

-Provide technical support and functional leadership to site departments and personnel in areas related to health and safety

-Ensure adequate Emergency Response requirements are met.

-Provide guidance and recommendation to contractor safety initiatives

-Updating and maintaining the sites Workplace Monitoring Program including statistical analysis

-Guide and mentor the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

-Develop, coordinate and conduct necessary Safety Training, Audits and Inspections

-Maintain site and corporate Safety Reporting requirements

-Sustaining the Health & Safety Management program that supports managing safe work and work place hazard communication

We are looking for an outstanding, hands-on IT Systems Administrator for our rural client with almost 60 years of service history with an established customer base.  Our client is located in picturesque Rocky Mountain House, Alberta and provides power distribution, wireless internet and IT services throughout West Central Alberta.  The company is focused on employee development and dedicated to making the workplace a welcoming environment.  This position offers an interactive career in a stimulating environment and a competitive salary.

Rocky Mountain House, AB is a tranquil town located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  The town is a 2.5 hour drive from Calgary; close enough for the occasional getaway! There are plenty of recreational activities including: white water drafting, trail riding, canoeing, and fishing.

The IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for ensuring customer’s server, desktop and mobile systems are operating efficiently and are able to effectively communicate and manage data. They and a small team will be responsible for developing sales and delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Negotiable

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Rocky Mountain House, AB

Skills and Experience:

- 1-3 years of IT experience is preferred

- Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information

- Hands-on software and hardware trouble shooting experience; and

- Strong knowledge of local area network administration

- Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards, including firewalls, Active Directory, SharePoint, etc.

- Strong working technical knowledge of networks, desk/laptops, and MS-Windows operating systems and network systems including switches, routers, firewalls, VPN, etc.

Education:

- A College Diploma or University Degree in the field of Computer Science or related work experience is required

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Implement desktop and server systems that utilize industry best practices to meet customer objectives

- Deploying networks and related devices and services, servers, monitoring systems, services, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems

- Assist with managing small Networks, related devices, and servers

- Role out communications and connection solutions, including desk/laptop connectivity, LANS, intranet, and Internet applications

-Ensuring the integrity and security of enterprise data on computers, servers and during data transfer in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance;

-Managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance;

-Performing and testing routine system backups and restores;

- Anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet, and workstations

- Practicing network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information

- Analyzing system, server, application, network, and input/output device performance

- Recommending, scheduling, and performing software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and purchases

- Conducting research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer with a Metallurgical Coal company in Vancouver, BC that has operations in Canada and all over the world! They offer a competitive salary package as well as exceptional training and development programs to its employees. If you are an experienced electrical engineer, have the ambition to work for a leader in the mining and resources area, and the drive to deliver results on a consistent basis, this could be the position for you.

Our client is committed to creating value from mining safely and responsible, growing their business through their attractive program of projects and investing in the communities in which they operate. As part of their growth strategy, the company is developing key assets in Canada, including large scale coal projects with considerable capital investment.

As the Electrical Project Engineer you will provide electrical engineering support to the Project Engineering Team to achieve successful engineering reviews as projects progress through the various stage gates. With your strong technical background and passion for project management you will provide professional support on electrical engineering issues, ensuring adherence to guidelines, procedures, standards and specifications. You will also take responsibility for the timely delivery of the overall electrical scope of work as defined within the design and engineering management plan.

Home to such tourist attractions as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park and Science World, Vancouver, BC is a modern, travel-friendly city surrounded by skyscrapers, beaches and mountains alike. With quick and easy access to Whistler Resort, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless year round water and land sports, whether extreme sport or family fun, find your personal adventure here.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time

Salary:  $90,000- $110,000 Depending upon experience. A relocation package will be provided.

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia. Some travel to the Tumbler Ridge region will be required.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Education: Must be an Electrical Engineer as well as have relevant tertiary qualifications.

Experience:

-Must have project management experience

-Must have a strong technical background

-Previous mining experience, preferably within the coal region, necessary

Responsibilities include:

-Providing electrical engineering support to the Project Engineering Team

-Providing professional support on electrical engineering issues

-Ensuring adherence to guidelines, procedures, standards and specifications

-Taking responsibility for the timely delivery of the overall electrical scope of work as defined within the design and engineering management plan

We have an exciting opportunity for Crusher Superintendent with a heavy construction and quarry company located in in the beautiful Northwest Territories of Canada. You will have the opportunity to work for a company that has been in business for over 25 years, offers a competitive wage and benefits package and greatly values its employees, its clients and the North!

With locations in Hay River and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories our client employs approximately 60 seasonal staff as well as 20 full time staff. It is company policy to not only buy local but to re-invest profits back into the north. This policy has helped to not only develop the local market, but has also seen the company asset base grow to approximately 3.5 million dollars.

As the Crusher Superintendent, you will be responsible for running a crusher crew of approximately 10-15 labourers as well as overseeing the operation of various types of equipment including crushers, loaders and operators. You will have supervisory experience and be responsible for reporting to engineers as well meeting client requirements.

Hay River, Northwest Territories, known as “the hub of the north”, is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, at the mouth of the Hay River. Along with Fort Smith, Hay River is one of two regional centres and has many amenities including a full hospital, a dental clinic, airline services, and schools. Hay River was the first community to be linked with Southern Canada and was first populated by the First Nations “Long Spear People” as far back as 7000 BC.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Salary:  $28-$30 per hour plus benefits after 3 months. Overtime paid at time and a half up to 12 hours. Weekends paid at time and a half.

Shifts: 6 weeks on 2 weeks off, transportation, camp and food provided

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hay River, Northwest Territories

Number of Vacancies: 2

Experience/ Qualifications:

-Supervisory experience required

-Experience running a crusher crew preferred

-Commercial license preferred (Must have Class 5 driver’s license)

-Must have experience running crusher equipment

Responsibilities include:

-Adjusting screens to meet client requirements

-Give reports to engineer to meet specs

-Responsible for Trucks piling and placing, loaders, and operators

-Running crusher crew of 10-15 people

We are currently looking for a Supervisor, Electrical Engineering for an electrical utility company in the spectacular Yukon Territory. Our client employs 80 skilled workers in Whitehorse, Yukon and is committed to offering high quality service in an economical yet environmentally and socially responsible way.  They are community oriented, volunteering their time in various local projects.  This company also believes in investing in their employees and provides professional development opportunities to their staff.

Our client employs 80 skilled workers in Dawson City, Yukon and is committed to offering high quality service in an economical yet environmentally and socially responsible way.  They are community oriented, volunteering their time in various local projects.  This company also believes in investing in their employees and provides professional development opportunities to their staff.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the Supervisor, Electrical Engineering is responsible for managing a team of professionals in the planning and design work for expansion, modification, operation and maintenance of generation, transmission and distribution assets. As well the position assists in planning and directing departmental goals, objectives and programs.

While working in the Yukon Territory you will have access to extensive outdoor recreational opportunities, breathtaking scenery and a rapidly growing economy.  Experience the amazing midnight sun in the summer or spectacular northern lights in the winter.  Other activities include hiking the Alaska/Yukon trails, swimming, fishing, hunting, golfing, going to the theatre and trying your hand at panning for gold.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Salary:  $84,188 – $126,283 per year depending upon experience plus extensive financial and non-financial benefits package.

Benefits: There is an annual vacation allowance benefit of $1,300 for the employee and $850 for spouse and dependents, employees are eligible for this after their first anniversary.  Contributions to our RRSP pension are 6% of base salary and this is matched, 6% by the corporation.  There is a 3 month waiting period for extended health and dental. All life insurance and AD&D are activated on hire date.  Annual vacation starts at 4 weeks per year prorated in the first year of employment.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Education:

- Registered Professional Electrical Engineer and eligible for registration in the Yukon

Skills and Abilities:

-Solid supervisory, computer and interpersonal skills; and
-A proven track record and commitment to safe procedures and encouraging a safe work environment.

Experience:

-Minimum 10 years experience of varied and progressively more senior experience as well with knowledge of protection and control systems, hydro and diesel generation, and transmission and distribution systems;

-Strong electrical utility experience primarily in the areas of high voltage (138kV), transmission, distribution lines and substations.

We are currently looking for a Lead Hand, Transmission and Distribution, for an electrical utility company in the spectacular Yukon Territory. Our client employs 80 skilled workers in Whitehorse, Yukon and is committed to offering high quality service in an economical yet environmentally and socially responsible way.  They are community oriented, volunteering their time in various local projects.  This company also believes in investing in their employees and provides professional development opportunities to their staff.

Our client fosters a respectful and positive work environment making it a rewarding place to work. They offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits and generous northern and travel allowances.  They are community oriented, volunteering their time in various local projects.  This company also believes in investing in their employees and provides professional development opportunities to their staff.

While working in the Yukon Territory you will have access to extensive outdoor recreational opportunities, breathtaking scenery and a rapidly growing economy.  Experience the amazing midnight sun in the summer or spectacular northern lights in the winter.  Other activities include hiking the Alaska/Yukon trails, swimming, fishing, hunting, golfing, going to the theatre and trying your hand at panning for gold.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Salary:  $84,322 – $99,202 per year depending upon experience plus an extensive benefits package.

Benefits: There is an annual vacation allowance benefit of $1,300 for the employee and $850 for spouse and dependents, employees are eligible for this after their first anniversary.  Contributions to our RRSP pension are 6% of base salary and this is matched, 6% by the corporation.  There is a 3 month waiting period for extended health and dental. All life insurance and AD&D are activated on hire date.  Annual vacation starts at 4 weeks per year prorated in the first year of employment.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

Number of Vacancies: 1

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner at our client’s North Vancouver facility. A chemical manufacturing and handling company, our client has been serving customers for more than half a century and is committed to providing efficient low-cost operations, strategic growth, quality service and safe, sustainable operating practices. The ideal candidate will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefits package but the opportunity to work for an employer that respects, recognizing and rewards its employees.

With four plants in Canada and two in Brazil, our client produces sodium chlorate and chlor-alkali products largely for the pulp and paper and water treatment industries as well as hydrocarbon transloading services to the oil and gas industry. Operating around their core values of reputation, results, resources and relationships, our client values the principles of diversity and integrity and seeks to provide a safe, challenging and rewarding work experience.  Employees are recognized formally and informally through recognition and service awards programs.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for ensuring that the work completed during scheduled or unscheduled outages and major equipment overhauls is performed safely, efficiently and with no environmental impact. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for estimating and planning the work within its scheduled outage window with all required materials, tools and resources (internal and external) available at the time of execution.

The moment you arrive in the City of North Vancouver, you are welcomed by nature. With views of the majestic North Shore Mountains and the glistening waters of the Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver is only a 12-minute SeaBus ride away from the City of Vancouver. From there, the rest of the Lower Mainland is yours to explore – by car, bus, rapid transit or ferry. Home to such tourist attractions as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park and Science World, Vancouver, BC is a modern, travel-friendly city surrounded by skyscrapers, beaches and mountains alike. With quick and easy access to Whistler Resort, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless year round water and land sports, whether extreme sport or family fun, find your personal adventure here.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Depending upon experience. Bonus is targeted at 12% however depending on corporate performance and individual performance could go as high as a maximum of 24%. 3 weeks of vacation per year and 8 flex days per year (pro-rated based on start date).

Shifts: Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting is required

Education:

- Interprovincial Trade TQ or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma or an equivalent combination of Industrial Maintenance experience and training

- Maintenance Planner Certification/Designation

Skills and Abilities:

- Must be proficient with computer hardware and common MS office software

- Must be familiar with common computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), SAP preferred

- Must be familiar with computerized scheduling software

- Must have excellent communication skills

Responsibilities Include:

- Plan and/or coordinate scheduled or unscheduled outages and major equipment overhauls

- Purchase and/or coordinate required materials and services (internal or external) in order to successfully execute Major equipment PM’s and Turnaround work within the allotted outage windows.

- Ensure that major equipment PM program is effective, formalized, dynamic, periodically audited for currency and effectiveness (frequency, PSM elements, cost/benefit, procedure, feedback process, reliability & industry best practices, etc.).

- Develop tools and methods to formalize and continuously improve shutdown organization and major equipment overhaul.

- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, Company policies, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping and Responsible Care practices.

- Manage the predictive maintenance programs (vibration and oil analysis)

- Assist maintenance Supervisor with preventative and corrective maintenance activities to achieve plant objectives.

- Perform special project work and/or administrative assignments as required.

- Identify, propose and implement miscellaneous maintenance improvement opportunities.

- Understands and fulfils responsibilities outlined in the Quality Management System.

Do you want to make an excellent wage and work with a company that values their employees and recognises them as their greatest asset?

Our Client is a producer of high-quality metallurgical coal for export. They appreciate the importance of having a skilled, motivated and dedicated team that works together towards achieving business goals. You will be rewarded for your hard work and dedication through a variety of advancement opportunities, incentives and educational initiatives.

Maintenance Planner is responsible for the continuous development of the site maintenance strategies to ensure maximum production from equipment. You will develop and manage the mine maintenance and reliability program by determining the specific maintenance work required to maximize availability.

Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky and Hart mountains, on a plateau above the confluence of three rivers. Tumbler Ridge is a wonderful wilderness haven and the gateway to Monkman Provincial Park. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, alpine meadows and numerous waterfalls in remote locations will fill your day in the great Canadian outdoors. With modern facilities of every kind, Tumbler Ridge affords its residents all of the major amenities found in larger urban centers, within a beautiful rural community; you will find everything you need in this flourishing community.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: up to $100,000

Shifts: Both 7 days on-7 days off and 14 days on-14 days off shifts are available

Education: A degree or Diploma in a technical field, or possess a valid inter-provincial trade qualification certificate in a related field.

Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience in planning and scheduling both short and long term maintenance initiatives
- Previous supervisory experience complimented with a proven work record in preventative, predictive, and reliability maintenance programs in the mining environment.
- Experience in the use of a Computer Maintenance Management System and in particular Ellipse is considered highly desirable
- Maintenance experience with heavy mobile equipment is highly desirable, with a particular preference towards Komatsu and Caterpillar equipment
-Budgetary experience is also considered desirable

Requirements:
- Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all individuals with integrity, empathy, and sincerity.
- Understanding of short and long term maintenance planning objectives.

Job Duties:
-Process Management provides leadership to the maintenance planning function, ensuring work is being completed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
Establish good working relationships with the other departments.
- Liaise with various suppliers to discuss maintenance, spare parts, and new products.
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, reliability and operations schedules and performance reports within timelines established.

Do you have lots of Estimating experience and are you ready to work with one of the most progressive utility contractors in Alberta? Our client has over 50 years of service and has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for eight consecutive years. They deal with underground transmission and distribution power line design and construction, installation of fibre optics, traffic signals, street lights, telecommunications, and cable TV. Make a move to a company that is building Canada’s leading projects in Alberta.

You will be responsible for all engineering, design, and estimating services including procedures, preparation, submissions, and tendering systems, as well as the supervision and management of engineering and estimating personnel primarily on Electrical Utility projects.

Your experience estimating both distribution and transmission line projects along with substation on underground work makes you a leading candidate for this position. Working with an excellent team you will be in an excellent position in one of Canada’s best companies.

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary: $100,000 – 120,000 per year plus benefits, eligible for bonuses.

Experience

5-10 years of experience in electric utility construction – distribution and transmission lines, substations, underground installations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. AutoCad, estimating and other specialty software as required.

Qualifications

Professional Engineer or Registered Technologist certification preferred, or technical trade certification (Power Lineman). Computer skills in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability in estimating software or excel with a willness to learn. 5-10 years demonstrated Estimating experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the networking and marketing of the corporation to owners, consultants, and other clients. Assist in planning for the corporation by pursuing all project leads and market opportunities.

Assist in establishing / review of all ACE standard procedures and contract forms with owners, consultants, and subcontractors.

Provide recommendations on project methods, materials, and systems.

Negotiate short and long term pricing agreements with suppliers and subcontractors. Oversee relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and resolve any issues.

Responsible for all estimating services, tender submissions, and proposals including preparation and assembly of all requited information and documentation. Draw on other resources as required and as appropriate.

Provide timely, complete and accurate information to senior management as necessary for ongoing operations and reporting purposes.

Review, analyze and check for completeness of bid documents. Query consultants as required to clear up and ambiguities/errors/omissions in tender documents prior to tender closing.

Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits required and report to office.

Prepare tender results and post tender analyses as appropriate and as required.

Quantity take-offs.

Provide timely, complete and accurate information to senior management as necessary for ongoing operations and reporting purposes.

Ensure execution and distribution of the Preliminary descriptive Summary.

Responsible for the generation of all estimates including subcontractor pricing, overheads, direct work, productivities, and labor and materials pricing. Execute bid forms including the submission of all security, bonding, and insurance requirements.

Summarize quantities, prepare spreadsheets for alternate and separate prices as required for tenders.

Review assembled bid and provide risk analysis and cost and schedule impacts of the various alternative construction methods and materials with senior management.

Supervise and manage estimating and project management personnel and assist in determining staff requirements, evaluations, and recruiting.

Help ensure that all project set up requirements, contractual issues, and subcontracts are in place prior to work starting in site.

Foster team spirit and camaraderie among all staff to achieve efficient and productive performance.

Represent the corporation in various industry and professional groups and associations as appropriate and with the concurrence of senior management.

Are you an excellent Project Manager ready to work with one of the most progressive utility contractors in Alberta? Our client has over 50 years of service and has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for eight consecutive years. They deal with underground transmission and distribution power line design and construction, installation of fibre optics, traffic signals, street lights, telecommunications, and cable TV. Take the lead with a highly trained team of experts and the newest technology at your fingertips.

The position is specifically for Transmission Line Projects. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for estimating and pre-construction services, and organization, planning, and execution of projects procured in accordance with policies, procedures, and processes, including effective project management and operation of work crews for the Transmission Division.

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary: $110,000yr and up! plus benefits, eligible for bonuses.

Experience

5-10 years of related experience in engineering and construction of electrical utility projects – transmission lines, substations, underground installations

Qualifications

Professional Engineer or Registered Technologist certification, or technical trade certification (Power Lineman). Computer skills in Autocad, and Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability in Project scheduling including use of computer programs such as Primavera or Microsoft Projects. 5-10 years demonstrated

Duties and Responsibilities

-Responsible for successful planning and execution of Transmission projects, including profitability, effective project management, costing, risk management, scheduling, safety performance, and administration, all in accordance with policies, procedures and processes.
-Organize and supervise all site staff, subcontractors, equipment, and materials in the most efficient and expedient manner to maximize efficiency and profitability.
-Monitor jobs progress, availability of personnel, equipment requirements, job morale, adequacy of work force and subcontractor performance. Ensure maintenance of quality standards and compliance with job requirements and specifications. Review job costs and schedules with field supervision and enact remedial action if/as required.
-Assist in the review and analysis of project status reports, cost reports, and schedules. Provide projections, forecasts, and direction to management, accounting and administration regarding projects and related matters.
-Collaborate with estimating department in the preparation of tenders and proposals as required and appropriate.
-As per established procedures, actively pursue accounts receivables for payment. If necessary, and after consultation with Senior Management initiate any extraordinary collections proceedings.
-Review, and approve for payment, material supply and subcontract invoices prior to submission for processing and payment.
-Ensure that all contractual obligations of the project are understood and met by all parties.
-Prepare and submit all progress claims and progress reports. Assist the Accounting Department in follow-up and collection of payments.
-Assist in the preparation of construction management submissions, project budgets, or contract negotiations. Assist in the company marketing effort where appropriate and as directed.
-Assist in networking and marketing of the corporation to Owners, Consultants and other clients. Assist in planning and business development for the corporation by identifying, following up, and pursuing project leads and market opportunities.
-represent the corporation in various industry and professional associations as appropriate and with the concurrence of Senior Management.
-Foster team spirit and camaraderie among all staff to achieve efficient and productive performance.
-Other duties as required.

Great opportunity for an E&I Planner in Port Alberni, BC…

As a leading North American paper and pulp manufacturer, Our Client employs 1,800 people at operations in southern British Columbia. Making some of the most environmentally responsible paper in the world requires a diverse team of operators, trades people, engineers and technologists, managers, accountants, IT specialists, human resources and other professionals. Their facilities are located on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. Working in the paper industry isn’t for everyone. It’s challenging, demanding, competitive and rewarding. If you thrive on solving technical challenges, value growth over stability, appreciate living in some of North America’s most spectacular environments, and want a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, this may be the place for you!

Port Alberni is a waterfront community at the heart of the west coast of Vancouver Island. It is situated at the end of a 48 km long inlet and offers access to wilderness so amazing, you will only realize it when you’re there. As a gateway to the West Coast of Vancouver Island and the Pacific Rim National Park, Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds, world class diving and the incredible sport-fishing available, the surroundings are incredible. Surging rivers filled with salmon and trout compete for attention with a rain forest of giant trees towering more than 61 m (200 ft) into the heavens.  The City of Port Alberni offers a deep sea port, beautiful waterfront quays, an airport, a new hospital, shopping mall, casino, and a well-developed array of recreational facilities and a vast supporting infrastructure often found in much larger cities.

We have an immediate opening for an E/I Planner. You will work with maintenance and operations teams to continually improve the business, including safety, production, cost and other joint objectives.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 Depending upon experience

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Port Alberni, British Columbia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Requirements:A mechanical trade certificate or a technical diploma and/or degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Pulp and paper experience is valued, though not a requirement

Responsibilities:

•Expertly navigate computerized maintenance management systems.

•Use records cataloguing to build and maintain asset history.

•Develop work quality control standards and incorporate such quality checks in check-out and commissioning plans.

•Perform task and job risk assessments and incorporate risk mitigation in the maintenance plans.

•Manage own time well.

•Effectively run meetings.

•Develop purchasing and contract specifications, including selecting appropriate and correct technical standards and specifying special deliver requirements to protect items and parts reliability.

•Competently develops bar charts and PERT diagrams.

•Proficient at manpower and resource leveling