We are looking for a Senior Electronics Technician in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. The successful candidate will get to work for a great locally owned and operated business on Vancouver Island.

Our client is the largest Federal Signal Distributor in Canada and one of the largest Motorola two way radio dealers in British Columbia. They are minutes from downtown Victoria and very accessible via car or public transit. You will be part of a company that views their employees as a family and offers professional development mentoring programs.

As a Senior Electronic Technician you will be responsible for installation, programming, troubleshooting and repair of fixed and portable radio equipment and related electronic devices in vehicles and at customer sites. Your experience with repeaters and dispatch systems shows you are a leader in the RF field.

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and has a population of approximately 430,000 people. The city benefits from one of Canada’s mildest climates, which allows you to enjoy outdoors activities all year long. Victoria has breath taking views of mountains and you are surrounded by the ocean. You will get to enjoy golfing, hiking, biking and fishing and there are no end of wonderful restaurants and shopping for you and your family in Victoria.  The city was included in the Top 10 Family Vacations in Canada in the Trip Advisor 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $65,000 + DOE per year plus excellent benefits package

Shifts: 9:00 to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with occasional overtime.  Some daytime and overnight travel will be required.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Education: Knowledge of Electrical Equipment and Electronics acquired through a 2 year college program or equivalent.

Experience:

-Minimum 5 years experience in troubleshooting of radio electronics in the shop and in the field

-Valid driver’s licence and clear driving history

-Mechanical aptitude relating to the installation of radio and antenna equipment

-Expert with the use of signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and R.F. watt meters

-Expert knowledge and use of small hand tools commonly used in the construction of custom built electronics equipment

-Familiarity with vehicle and fixed antenna system to allow for efficient troubleshooting

-Excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as neat appearance and clear sense of team spirit, necessary in working closely with customers  and staff

-Ability to complete work orders, and submit time sheets neatly and in a timely manner

-Networking and I.T. skills are desirable, but optional, as a supplement to good radio skills

Duties and Responsibilities

-Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting

-Repair of the following to-way radio equipment:

-fixed, portable and automotive radios

-dispatch consoles, trunked radio system, radio-over-IP links

-power supplies, antennas, and antenna multi-coupling components

-Programming of radio, pagers, sirens, light bars, license plate reader

-Device modification at the components level to meet design objectives

-Fabrication of small analog and digital circuits

-You will be working in a service shop, in the garage and at the customer locations

-There will be an occasional requirement for climbing ladders and small masts, hiking into remote locations, lifting, and other physical activity, requiring familiarity with Work Safe BC safety guidelines.

-Work is performed both independently and in a team environment

-Technician may be required to move customer vehicles in and out of the garage and in the parking areas.

Are you a looking for a career as an Electrical Maintenance Planning Coordinator with a company that considers their employees to be the most valued ingredient in their establishment? While working for this growing Fortune 500 Company you will be recognized and rewarded for your talents while earning a competitive salary!

Our client is the world’s leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients.  This highly respected company has a world-class mining and processing operation that produces the highest quality of fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. They are also global leader in nourishing crops and deliver distinctive value to the world agriculture.

As the Inflow Electrical Maintenance Planning Coordinator, you will coordinate electrical planning activities relating to capital projects for the Inflow Department as well as schedule and plan the activities for electrical contractors and maintenance personnel to ensure a safe working environment with the maximum effectiveness at a minimum cost.

Esterhazy is a small town of population of 2,602 people, located within commuting distance from Yorkton, SK. The town is situated between two scenic valleys: the Qu’Appelle River Valley and Kaposval Valley. Esterhazy is less than a five hour drive from Saskatoon and less than three hours from Regina, two of Saskatchewan’s largest cities. The city has an abundance of amazing outdoor activities which include: camping, golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking. You will always have something to do in this tight knit community, and be part of a town that is welcoming to new comers and always willing to help a fellow man out.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $90,000- $100,000/year depending upon Experience

Positions: 1

Education: Electrical Trade Certificate / Electrical Engineering Technologist preferred. A Canadian high school diploma or equivalency is required.

Experience:

-Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems and PLC’s.

-Experience in an industrial electrical environment.

- Experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

- Experience with planning preferred.

Requirements:

-Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks including criminal record, drug and alcohol testing.

-Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities include:

-Contribute to the company’s position as a low cost potash mine by coordinating and directing capital projects for the underground inflow department in a safe & cost effective manner.

-Setting the example by following and enforcing all company safety rules and regulations.

-Coordinate and direct all planning and scheduling functions for the installation of new pumping facilities and infrastructure upgrades.

-Assist engineering department in developing new improved technology for the area.

-Ensure continued personal development of managerial and technical skills to achieve an effective operation by participating in the appropriate training programs and activities.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Superintendent at our client’s Burns Lake plant location. Working for the longest established pellet producer in Western Canada, the ideal candidate will be a part of an environmentally responsible company that shares a vision of supporting BC communities. Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a positive work environment and career advancement opportunities.

Located in the heart of the lumber industry in central B.C., Canada, our client has access to an excellent and abundant source of raw materials and produces a variety of products including softwood pellet fuel, animal bedding, sorbent as well as custom products for companies in their packaging. Distributing domestically and overseas, our client has six pellet plants across BC with a production capacity well over 1 million tons annually.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Superintendent will lead all maintenance activities at our client’s Burns Lake facility in order to meet objectives and targets including driving safe work practices, improving reliability and reducing costs. The Maintenance Superintendent is also responsible for coaching and developing employees to safely achieve cost effective results and optimize their performance.

Burns Lake, BC is located about 222 km west of Prince George on Highway 16. The village, surrounded by nature, has a diverse population of 3,614 residents and serves a surrounding area of approximately 10,000 residents in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Burns Lake boasts world-class mountain bike trails as well as public docks, fitness stations, boat launches, cross-country skiing and downhill trails. It is also home to a local airport, schools and full access to healthcare facilities.

Terms of Employment: Permanent/ Full time

Salary: $95,000-$120,000 per year depending upon experience plus up to $12,000 bonus based on performance, safety, and production. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, extended health care benefits and life insurance.

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Burns Lake, BC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Experience:  Management experience and industrial manufacturing expertise required. Experience working with scrubber systems and rotary dryers preferred. Experience in a large resource-based industry with at least 5 years of experience as a supervisor or similar role managing maintenance crews in a unionized workforce involving various trades.

Education: High school diploma or degree in a business technical field.

Skills and Abilities:

- Drives safety performance through active leadership, advocacy, mentoring and coaching

- Displays consistent leadership behaviour (leads with integrity, honesty and discretion).

- Demonstrates commitment or action towards the organization’s goals. – Sets and achieves challenging goals.

- Demonstrates faith in abilities of others and involves them in decision making procedures.

- Facilitates employees to recognize developmental needs and opportunities; create plans to address these opportunities, obtains needed resources, and follows through to achieve developmental goals.

-Structures and conveys ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, in a way that brings about understanding, commitment and results.

-Ensures that employees understand and fulfill their work responsibilities and roles.

- Ability to inspire commitment, high energy, and a positive attitude in others through one’s presence and actions Work Experience & Education.

-Demonstrates exceptional safe working habits and good working knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations.

Responsibilities Include:

-Managing employees, contractors, equipment, and work conditions to ensure employees work safe and in an environmentally responsible manner.

-Facilitating and promoting a safe and positive working environment for all employees under their direction.

-Providing leadership in safe work performance and quality workmanship. -Ensuring that machine uptime is maintained at the highest possible standard.

-Coaching, training and supporting team members to attain optimum results.

-Sponsoring and facilitating change through recognizing, initiating, supporting and accepting responsibility for change management to ensure best practices are utilized to support the business.

-Other responsibilities as directed.

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.

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.