Estimator (Multiple Positions) – Black & McDonald – Pickering, ON

Company: Black & McDonald

Location: Pickering, ON

Job description: **This posting is for a 6-month contract**ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITYBlack & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.The Estimator is located in Pickering and typically reports directly to the Director Sales & Proposals. Their primary focus is to analyze costs of and prepare engineering, procurement and construction estimates for civil engineering, structural, electrical and mechanical projects within the Power Generation Sector. In addition Estimators may provide technical and administrative support to project operations with emphasis on estimating, reporting and monitoring progress, planning and scheduling, and dealing with project change.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
  • Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations
  • Coordinates price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects regarding tenders
  • Participates in site review, tender review, tender hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with the Director Sales & Proposals, Project Manager, and Purchasing as required
  • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
  • Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
  • Assist in conducting material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs
  • Identify labour, equipment, material, time requirements, and technical specifications
  • Assist with the development of WBS and schedules
  • Conduct quantity take-off estimates based on engineering drawings and specifications to compute labour and material costs to support budget development and change management
  • Work with project manager to develop overall project budget and cost baseline
  • Travel to various sites or clients to undertake the above

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Communicates Effectively
  • Customer Focus
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Values and Respects Others

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or College Technical Diploma or related experience
  • Relevant designation preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 6 years of estimating experience for related construction/power generation projects
  • Experience on projects with high-risk complexity
  • Proven experience with industry standards and cost estimating software

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong communication, organization, analytical and relevant technical skills
  • Available to travel
  • Computer literacy: MS word, Outlook, Excel, MS Project, and JD Edwards

WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Optional hybrid work model
  • Company paid health and dental benefits
  • Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
  • Team building events
  • Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Scholarship Program for employee dependents

APPLICATION PROCESSBlack & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
This posting is for a 6-month contract for an Estimator position at Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team. The primary responsibilities include preparing cost estimates for engineering projects, coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering or related discipline, 6 years of estimating experience, and strong communication and technical skills. The company offers health and dental benefits, professional development opportunities, and a scholarship program for employee dependents. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities in the recruitment process.
Position: Retail Sales Associate

Location: Toronto, ON

We are seeking a Retail Sales Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Experience in retail sales is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual.

Responsibilities:
– Greet customers and assist them with product selection
– Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
– Maintain a clean and organized store environment
– Assist in merchandising and restocking inventory
– Provide exceptional customer service at all times

Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
– Prior retail sales experience is a plus, but not required
– Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

If you are a team player with a passion for retail, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:48:26 GMT

Project Manager, Soil & Groundwater Quality – Multiple Positions – Metrolinx – Canada



Company: Metrolinx

Location: Canada

Job description: Job Description:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.Our Capital Projects Group, Environmental Programs and Assessment (EPA) division is seeking multiple Project Managers, Soil and Groundwater Quality, with expertise in Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), environmental due diligence for property transactions, contamination management, soil management, spill clean-up and designated substances and hazardous materials (DSHM) to play a key role during the planning and implementation of capital projects for the Subways program. Responsibilities also include oversight of external consultants, interfacing with internal property acquisition, property management and project delivery teams and supervision of Project Coordinator and Junior Project Coordinator level staff with respect to Program and Project execution. The Project Manager will also be responsible for providing subject matter expertise with respect to contamination claims; as well as developing Metrolinx strategy for Records of Site Condition for Transit Oriented Communities.What will I be doing?

  • Oversees and leads environmental due diligence strategy on the planning of future Subway transit infrastructure construction projects.
  • Oversees environmental aspects of transit infrastructure construction projects, particularly soil and groundwater management, contamination management, spill clean-up and abatement of designated substances and hazardous materials in compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Generates consultant Terms of Reference and supervising external consultants engaged in environmental due diligence and environmental aspects of implementation of transit infrastructure projects (includes scope, schedule and budget oversight).
  • Reviews and evaluates consultant work, ensuring ongoing adherence to project terms of reference and deliverables.
  • Reviews and evaluates contractor submittals and adherence to the construction contract and compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
  • Reviews scopes of work, level of effort and budget, recommending contract amendments and scope changes when needed.
  • Oversees Project Coordinator and Junior Project Coordinator level staff with respect to Program and Project execution.
  • Communicates the progress of programs and projects to Managers and other senior staff within the Environmental Programs and Assessment department.
  • Provides advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on environmental risk, contamination, excess soil management, contamination claims, spill clean-up and compliance related topics.
  • Liaises with project delivery teams and other internal departments to advance transit projects in accordance with overall project schedules.
  • Works with various external stakeholders including regulators, municipalities and the public including but not limited to, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Tourism and Conservation Authorities.
  • Provides an internal knowledge base of legislated environmental standards, regulations, guidelines and best practices and determining potential impacts to Metrolinx programs and assessment.
  • Ensures consistency in overall approach for Metrolinx undertakings and application of Regulations such as O. Reg. 153/04, O. Reg. 347, O. Reg. 406/19, O. Reg. 490/09.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

  • A university degree in a related discipline (Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, Hydrogeology) or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience related to due diligence environmental site assessment, environmental remediation, soil management, environmental oversight of transit related infrastructure projects, stakeholder consultation, environmental compliance monitoring and spill clean-up.
  • Experience in designing, implementing and overseeing Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Site Assessments; records of site conditions, historical research, undertaking intrusive investigations, environmental monitoring work, risk assessments, remediation design and supervision, production of detailed interpretive reports, soil and groundwater characterization programs; remedial action plans for soil and/or groundwater and/or surface water; dewatering effluent treatment and discharge strategies.
  • Experience supervising/overseeing work assignments and day-to-day completion of tasks by a team of junior staff.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with internal stakeholder groups for the purpose of sharing key asset information across the organization.
  • Strong coordination skills and the ability to work on complex projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
  • Experience reviewing scopes of work, budgets and guiding the work of external environmental consultants.
  • Experience with planning and construction of transit infrastructure projects in various contractual environments such as P3, design-build, design-bid-build and progressive collaborative contracting models.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act and other related environmental legislation including O. Reg. 153/04 Records of Site Condition, O. Reg. 406/19 On-Site and Excess Soil Management; O. Reg. 347 Waste Management; O. Reg. 490/09 Designated Substances.
  • Experience with human health and environmental risk assessment, remediation cost estimation, hydrogeological assessments, dewatering discharge permitting and knowledge of abatement of designated substances and hazardous materials are highly desirable.
  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation, Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.) designation or Qualified Person is an asset.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1
Metrolinx is seeking multiple Project Managers with expertise in environmental assessments for soil and groundwater quality for their Capital Projects Group. Responsibilities include overseeing consultant work, adhering to environmental regulations, communication with internal stakeholders and external partners, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Candidates should have a related university degree, experience in environmental site assessments, stakeholder consultation, and project management. Metrolinx encourages applications from individuals from equity-deserving communities and those with diverse backgrounds. Email communication will be used for all job competitions, and applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A Criminal Record Check may be required.
Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Job Description:

Our fast-growing technology company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with cloud-based infrastructure and possess excellent problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our automated deployment processes, monitoring systems, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
– Design and implement automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management
– Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient deployment processes
– Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure high availability and performance
– Implement security best practices to protect our systems and data
– Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve our infrastructure

Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
– 5+ years of experience working in a DevOps role
– Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
– Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
– Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
– Excellent problem-solving skills
– Strong communication and collaboration abilities

If you are passionate about technology and have a track record of success in DevOps roles, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our innovative team!

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:01:58 GMT