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<ul><li>Daily counts of various products at customer VMI locations</li><li>Complete Site specific VMI lists as required</li><li>Scan data from the VMI lists &amp; upload to central data base</li><li>Ensure resulting PO matches with original upload</li><li>Picking/Checking regular &amp; VMI Orders as required</li><li>Loading truck with daily out bound VMI orders</li><li>Drive to customer sites deliver &amp; put away ordered products at respective VMI locations</li><li>Handling VMI related returns as per company guidelines</li><li>Warehouse Shipping/ Receiving related tasks Pack orders, write labels, weigh cartons and prepare Loomis and other shipping forms Reports damaged merchandise to supervisor</li><li>Assists in the annual inventory; may write up receiving or shipping reports; may file documentation</li><li>Housekeeping of Warehouse</li><li>Various other projects that may be assigned to them by their Supervisor</li><li>Overtime &amp; Off-Hours work may be required from time to time</li><li>Read, understand, and follow Vallen's health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&amp;S legislation/regulations</li><li>Actively participate in Vallen's health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections</li><li>Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses</li><li>Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements</li><li>Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks</li></ul>

VMI Associate 

An exciting opportunity has become available as a Safety Services Technician. As one of our service technicians, you will use your positive attitude and strong work ethic to complete the following duties:  Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Follows all proper safety practices and ensures compliance of regulatory requirements</li><li>Actively supports the Company's quality process to achieve total satisfaction of customer's requirements as per manufacturer's specifications.</li><li> Assists in repairs to all equipment requiring service from the customer.</li><li>Learns proper procedure to contact customers on repairs that require estimates.</li><li>Learns how to properly organize and maintain inventory, keeping an adequate level of replacement parts on hand and advise supervisor of upcoming inventory requirements.</li><li>Learns procedure on maintaining records of all repairs received in-progress work and completed work.</li><li>Picks up and delivers repairs to the customer facility when necessary.</li><li>Learns procedure on preparing all work orders relating to a repair job, including repair time and submits this information into the system.</li><li>Interacts with customers and promotes positive customer relations.</li><li>Assists in maintaining and promoting a safe working environment for all Vallen associates.</li><li>Responsible for repairs to all equipment requiring service from the customer.</li><li>Contacts customer on repairs that require estimates.</li><li>Maintain records of all repairs received in-progress work and completed work.</li><li>Picks up and delivers repairs to the customer facility when necessary.</li><li>Prepares all work orders relating to a repair job, including repair time and submits this information into the system.</li><li>Ensures that all rental, demo and service centre equipment is in good working condition.</li><li>Demonstrates high ethical standards, attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed work procedures.</li><li>Strives for continuous improvement by offering suggestions that could improve the process, procedures or safety.</li><li>Provides branch reports/information to management as requested.</li><li>Continues to obtain manufacturing certificates as required.</li><li>Conduct other duties and project work as assigned.</li></ul>

Safety Services Technician

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.OverviewThe Pave Manager has direct responsibility and accountability for the safety and operational performance of the estimating and operations of the GVA Pave Division.  The Pave Manager plays a key role in executing safety policies, performance plans, cost savings, KPI targets, and work with staff to ensure projects are completed safely, on budget, no deficiencies, and customer satisfaction.  In addition to the Pave operations management activities, the Pave Manager will also lead the Pave estimating team to secure work for the Pave Division.The Pave Manager is integral in developing the capability of the GVA organization to increase construction revenue and organizational capability.  This includes coaching and mentoring direct reports and continually promoting a culture of agility, collaboration and empowerment (ACE) enabling continuous improvement. ResponsibilitiesHealth and Safety:  <ul><li>Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas. Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example.</li><li>Ensures safe and healthy working conditions in sites under his/her responsibility</li><li>Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety rules and country regulations</li></ul>Financial Management:  <ul><li>Promotes a culture of performance. Effectively develops goals and objectives to implement actions, track performance and continuously look for opportunities for improvement</li><li>Actively monitor projects performance with level of detail to drive execution and tracking</li><li>Ensure holdbacks, accounts receivable and additional financial items are driven to reduce working capital.</li><li>Participate in monthly financial review with team of the P&amp;L and Balance sheet.</li><li>Identify areas of CAPEX to increase performance in operations</li><li>Participate in the development of winter memos and strategic reviews. </li></ul>Estimating:<ul><li>Reviews all contract, tender and bonding documents for Lafarge acceptance</li><li>Assess projects and prepare bids for tender and negotiation</li><li>Analyze profitability of customers and projects</li><li>Analysis and acquisition of construction projects with appropriate margins</li><li>Review all outgoing bids prior to submission with the Estimator and/or GM in order to ensure accuracy and strategic appropriateness of cost estimates</li><li>Ensure compilation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports estimating reports, as well as safety reports</li><li>Apply market and industry knowledge to determine a profitable, yet appropriately competitive profit margin to outgoing bids</li><li>Ensures change orders are priced</li><li>Provides guidance and assistance to the project manager on specific items related to the project bid/award phase</li></ul>Operations Management:  <ul><li>Overall management of field operations of Pave Division.</li><li>Lead direct reports to ensure best practices, processes, and activities are optimized and costs are best in class.</li><li>Manage equipment fleet to effectively utilize keeping costs to minimum while being efficient.</li></ul>Environment, Land &amp; Community Relations:  <ul><li>Establishes the environment as a priority.  Ensures all local and provincial and federal regulations are met or exceeded by following Lafarge best practices and conditions of site permits.</li><li>Ensure crews have been orientated and trained in environmental responsibilities.</li><li>Follow Group and country corporate social responsibility objectives in pave and construction related community relations activities.</li></ul>People Management: <ul><li>Promotes a diverse culture of inclusivity, integrity, and accountability</li><li>Takes the time to be present in all locations of the operations, and to be open to all levels of the organization, to communication and concerns.</li><li>Ensure the right persons are in the right position. Hires and dismisses staff in coordination with HR, as required.  </li><li>Participates in the building of the career and succession plan for the key positions and employees in the paving and concrete construction operations.</li></ul>Dimensions:<ul><li>Direct Reports - 1 General Superintendent, 3 Superintendents, 2 Estimators, and 2 Coordinators</li><li>Indirect Reports - 120 Unionized employees</li><li>Volumes - 200k tonnes of Asphalt</li><li>2 Paving Crews, 2 Milling Crews, 3 Concrete Crews</li></ul>Specific  Accountabilities<ul><li>Income Statements &amp; Balance Sheets for GVA Pave Division</li><li>Concrete and Paving Estimates</li><li>Annual Budget including key targets on EBIT</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Base Salary: $130,000.00 to $145,000.00 (Potential for flexibility on salary for the right candidate)</li><li>Bonus Eligibility:  up to 30% of base salary</li><li>Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package (Flex plan) and participation in a defined contribution (DC) pension plan</li><li>Vehicle:  This position will come with either a company-provided vehicle or vehicle allowance (To be determined).</li></ul> Qualification ProfileEducation:  <ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Diploma from Technical Institute in Engineering, or related field experience</li><li>Preference given to postgraduate business qualifications</li></ul>Experience and Skill Set:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of management experience</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of field experience</li><li>Proven team leadership </li><li>Excellent problem solving and analytical skills</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation and change management skills</li><li>Good knowledge of Asphalt, Paving, and / or Construction industry and working in unionized environment</li><li>Ability to foster and grow a strong safety culture</li><li>Independent thinker</li><li>High capacity of working under pressure and stress </li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Leading People</li><li>Technical knowledge </li><li>Composure</li><li>Drive for Results </li><li>Developing Direct Reports &amp; Others</li><li>Delegation</li><li>Customer Focus</li><li>Interpersonal Savvy</li><li>Managerial Courage</li><li>Building Effective Teams  </li></ul>YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Construction Paving Manager

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.OverviewLooking to kick-start your career in construction? Lafarge has been recognized as Canada's best diversity employer for 2024. At Lafarge, we offer opportunities for growth and development, including pathways for career advancement, comprehensive training programs, apprenticeship sponsorship, matching RRSP, extended health benefits, and an employee wellness program. Join us and take the first step towards a fulfilling career today.The roleLafarge is recruiting a Journeyperson Millwright to maintain, improve, and optimize the mechanical operations for our Marine Shop located in Richmond, BC. This is a permanent, full-time, hourly opportunity. Responsibilities:The primary responsibilities of this position are: keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintenance of equipment on the Plant. Millwrights at the Richmond Marine Shop perform planned and breakdown maintenance, including but not limited to:<ul><li>Service, repair, and install bilge pumps, motors, gears/drives, and hydraulic/pneumatic system</li><li>Service and repair gearboxes, clutches, pumps, and vibrating screens.</li><li>Service and repairs to fixed belt conveyors and portable hydraulic conveyors</li><li>Service and repair the manual mooring winches and mooring lines.</li><li>Maintain paper and electronic records</li><li>Maintain shop equipment and Housekeeping.</li><li>Complete reports to record problems and work performed</li><li>Estimate parts and labor costs</li><li>Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures</li><li>Keep accurate records of work completed, parts used, and costs</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul> Safety:<ul><li>Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas</li><li>Ensures that all work is performed in a safe and efficient fashion. The safety of the individual, coworkers, customers, and the general public is the primary requirement of any and all tasks undertaken.</li></ul>Operations:<ul><li>Proactively addresses breakdown events with a sense of urgency without compromising safety or product quality requirements.</li><li>Actively inspects and monitors all mechanical equipment to ensure the majority of tasks performed are preventative rather than breakdown maintenance.</li><li>Constantly in pursuit of building and maintaining a “best possible” group of facilities.</li></ul>Teamwork and Communication:<ul><li>Works both individually and as part of a team to accomplish goals.</li><li>Regularly communicates with operational and delivery coworkers and managers to identify and remove constraints of a mechanical or process nature.</li><li>Keeps managers informed and takes responsibility for actions and decisions, both good and bad.</li></ul>Qualification ProfileEducation: <ul><li>Journeyperson status</li><li>Preference to dual ticketed</li></ul>Experience and Skill Set:<ul><li>Minimum two (2) years of heavy manufacturing/mining/marine experience.</li><li>A commitment to working safely</li><li>Troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently</li><li>Ability to work in various work environments (hot and cold).</li><li>Reliable and dependable</li><li>Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically a loader would be considered an asset</li><li>Proficiency in welding, fabrication &amp; rigging</li><li>Valid driver's license</li><li>Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as required by management</li><li>Must be able to walk and stand for periods at a time</li></ul>Compensations:<ul><li>RRSP</li><li>Pension</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Employee wellness programs</li><li>Apprentices sponsorship</li><li>Wage: $44.04 </li></ul>As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Millwright - Marine

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.Overview:  This individual will support the recruitment of our hourly, seasonal hires in the Greater Vancouver Area while maintaining excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates, the HR team, and the community at-large. A wide degree of customer focus, business understanding, and time management are required.  ResponsibilitiesHealth &amp; Safety:<ul><li>Understands the safety objectives of the organization and supports these efforts in a visible manner</li><li>Communicates our Health &amp; Safety culture to all prospective candidates throughout the recruitment process</li><li>Incorporates Health &amp; Safety messaging in all external and internal recruitment communication</li></ul>Recruitment:<ul><li>Full lifecycle recruiting for all seasonal hourly vacancies, in collaboration with HR Managers, Hiring Managers, and the Recruiting team</li><li>Develop and strong working relationships with Hiring Managers, understanding key drivers to their business, working hands-on to proactively help Hiring Managers build successful teams</li><li>Manage a high volume of jobs to post, refresh and sponsor to ensure hiring managers are receiving qualified candidates in a timely manner</li><li>Providing creative solutions for candidate sourcing and job posting visibility and candidate attraction for hard-to-fill roles</li><li>Support and guide Hiring Managers through the Hourly Hiring process</li><li>Pre-screen resumes and make recommendations to hiring managers</li><li>Coordinate and complete phone screens with selected candidates, making recommendations on who to interview</li><li>Utilization of behavioral-based interviewing methodologies for both phone based and face to face interviews</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring manager feedback, and other recruiting activities </li></ul>Administration:<ul><li>Posting of jobs for hourly positions for the Greater Vancouver Area</li><li>Regular updating of the Recruiting tracker</li><li>Maintaining the accuracy of the SuccessFactors applicant tracking system</li><li>Weekly progress updates as part of the Recruiting Team</li></ul>Relationship with Other Jobs:<ul><li>Initiates and maintains excellent working relationship with local HR Managers</li><li>High level of interaction with Hiring Managers – The incumbent is expected to develop a thorough understanding of the business needs, business drivers, and culture </li></ul>Qualifications: Education:  <ul><li>Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated with, a Diploma or Bachelors’ degree in HR, Business, Marketing, or related field</li></ul>Experience and Skill Set:<ul><li>Customer Service/Client relationship management experience and ability an asset</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a recognized sense of urgency</li><li>Experience handling multiple conflicting priorities at once</li><li>Technical savvy and the ability to learn new systems quickly</li></ul>Competency Profile:<ul><li>Business Acumen</li><li>Drive for Results</li><li>Customer Focus</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Interpersonal Savvy</li><li>Priority Setting</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>Action Oriented  </li></ul>YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Recruiter - Co-op/New Grad - 4 month term

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.Overview: The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing material quality for Greater Vancouver area.  This role is directly responsible for ensuring our customer’s receive the appropriately performing quality products, by leveraging our production excellence and sales-force effectiveness while ensuring reserve optimization.  The Quality Manager plays a key role in directing what materials are designated for production and shipping.  Responsibilities: Health and Safety: •    Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and supporting safety policies in all work environment areas. •    Promote a positive safety culture through “Boots on the ground” •    Ensure safe and healthy working conditions in areas under his/her responsibility People Management: •     Provide Technical support to the Operations &amp; Commercial Manager in order to successfully bid jobs •    Oversee the Quality Department and its orderly function •    Provide on-going Training of appropriate personnel  •    Leverage development opportunities to grow personnel •    Evaluate personnel for performance  •    Assist in recruiting of personnel where required Quality Assurance:   •    Administer, develop, implement, and standardize quality plans and processes for the Greater Vancouver Area. This shall be achieved by working closely with the plant managers, conducting quality audits and adhering to the WCan Quality Control Manual  •    Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team for region •    Assess aggregate designs for annual product submissions •    Represent the interests of the company in technical associations/meetings with stakeholders such as engineers, customers, etc. •    Work with specification writers, engineering consultants, architects, government agencies and customers to open lines of communication between these groups and Lafarge and to promote Lafarge's products and services. •    Maintain a close working relationship with the Ready-Mix Division with respect to the quality of aggregate materials  •    Work with the aggregate QA and sales departments to pre-qualify our construction materials; clarify and modify, where possible, specifications and assist customers with their bids on special projects. •    Troubleshoot aggregate quality complaints where required, perform analysis to ensure issues are mitigated or eliminated Customer Focus:   •    Ensures that key materials performance data is reviewed and analyzed monthly (i.e. Consistency, Conformance, Capability and customer quality complaints).   •    Tracks progress against actions and targets/KPIs.  Investigates variances and ensures corrective actions are established. •    Respond promptly and appropriately to customer requests. •    Communicate test results to Customers on a timely basis. •    Regular interaction with internal/external by email, phone or visits.  Specific Accountabilities•    Shipped material meets Quality Specifications.  •    Aggregate Inventory is kept at optimum levels.  •    Analysis of drill data •    Assist with Inventory management  •    Plant setup/efficiency  •    Monthly Aggregate Inventory &amp; pile layout  •    Barge and truck aggregate testing •    Annual product certificationsWhat we offer:This is an hourly position: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually Vehicle: This position will come with either a company-provided vehicle or vehicle allowance (To be determined) Qualifications:  Education: •     A Diploma in Technical or Engineering is preferred. •    10 years’ practical experience-- Aggregates &amp; applicable testing.  Experience and Skill Set:•    Minimum 10 years of Management/Supervisory experience. •    Experience in reading and interpreting aggregate specifications •    Experience and knowledge of Crushing and Screening Plants  •    Excellent problem solving &amp; analytical skills. •    Strong communication and computer skills •    Good knowledge of Aggregate industry. •    Must be able to work well as a part of a team and independently •    Must have a good safety mind set •    Lab &amp; Field work required.  Competencies:•    Developing Direct Reports &amp; Others •    Customer Focus •    Driving for Results •    Technical Learning •    Motivating Others •    Leading people As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Aggregates Materials Manager

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.Overview: This role is responsible for championing the transition to, and acceptance of, sustainable construction materials and services in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) community across Western Canada.  This includes the use of ECOPlanet Cement, ECOPact Concrete, and other sustainable building solutions such as those supporting the circular economy, water conservation, and bio-diversity.  The Sustainable Brands  Manager will work both externally to develop acceptance of sustainable solutions making Lafarge Canada the clear choice to partner with, and internally with marketing and sales departments to deliver those solutions and accelerate market transition.  Owners, developers, designers, and builders are shifting how they build to compete in an environment with accelerating sustainability, community and business demands and this role works within this community to advance Lafarge’s offerings.  This role will also promote Lafarge’s sustainable solutions to government specifiers to lead the transition to sustainable construction of infrastructure.  Responsibilities:Safety:●    Leads and promotes Lafarge’s Health and Safety commitment ●    Ensures all aspects of his/her role are executed in a safe manner●    Obeys safety guidelines when on construction sites and Lafarge operationsResults: ●    This role will be responsible for aiding business units in achieving targets in Western Canada for sustainable and premium productsStrategy: ●    Work closely with the product line sales teams in each market area across Western Canada, in determining roadblocks in the acceptance of sustainable products ●    Build and support strong business relationships with Architects and Engineers across Western Canada to facilitate development activities for Lafarge business units and sustainable solutions ●    Challenge assumptions by designers/specifiers on cement, concrete, concrete products, asphalt, and aggregates to allow for acceptance of new materials and different approaches to achieving performance ●    Work closely with the Senior Sustainability Manager and Performance Group on the development of EPDs across all product lines and new product mixes to meet customer demands ●    Develop and manage sustainable product toolkits to be used in market areas to support the growth of sustainable products and solutions, and engagements with governments and customers; participate in the development of pricing structures ●    Working together with the Communications team, lead the rollout of new sustainable products on Lafarge’s website, social media and press releases as appropriate  ●    Understand and communicate Lafarge’s strategic sustainability objectives, and how the ECO-branded products contribute to lowering the embodied carbon in the construction of buildings and infrastructure ●    Together with Western Canada’s Sustainability team, roll out and conduct internal training across market areas to help with understanding sustainability objectives and sustainable products ●    Involvement in market area sales and marketing strategies through the sustainable product lens ●    Identify and understand the current sustainability needs of existing and potential customers, and create a plan with the local sales teams to develop opportunities ●    Track outreach and communication through SalesForce ●    Understand product specifications, identify and recommend opportunities  ●    Represent Lafarge on industry-related committees and associations relevant to construction sustainability ●    Promote Lafarge’s products and solutions at industry relevant events and conferences through speaking engagements ●    Review and lead any new proposed changes to building (codes or procurement) within Western Canada, keeping senior managers informed of potential changes that could affect the business Relationships with Others: ●    Reports to Head of Sustainability and Environment WCAN, and works closely with Senior Sustainability Manager, WCAN. ●    Working directly with all product line Sales Managers, Performance Directors and Managers, Quality and Technical Managers in Western Canada ●    Working closely with the WCAN communications team on sustainability messaging and storiesQualifications:Education: ●    Post-secondary degree in architecture, engineering, commerce or a related field is requiredExperience &amp; Skill Set: ●    Minimum 5 years experience in construction materials, engineering or sales ●    Excellent people skills, able to develop effective working relationships internally and externally ●    Strong work ethic, with solid problem-solving and analytical skills ●    Ability to analyze market activities and develop effective strategies ●    Results and detail-orientedSalary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 per yearAs part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.  YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Sustainable Brands Manager

WHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions &amp; Products.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.OverviewLafarge is recruiting Journeyman Millwrights to maintain, improve, and optimize the mechanical operations for our Ready-Mix site in the Greater Vancouver Area.This is a permanent, full time, hourly opportunity. Why join the Lafarge Ready-Mix team?<ul><li>Unionized environment</li><li>Good OT potential</li><li>Training opportunities</li><li>Benefits</li></ul>Responsibilities:The primary responsibilities of the Millwright are: keeping all plant production and service equipment in reliable operating condition and maintenance of equipment on the Plant. Millwrights at the preform planned and break down maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment (including but not limited to):<ul><li>Compressors</li><li>Belt Conveyors</li><li>Boilers</li><li>Screw Conveyors</li><li>Service and repair Pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic systems.</li><li>Welding and Fabrication.</li></ul> Safety:<ul><li>Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas</li><li>Ensures that all work is performed in a safe and efficient fashion. The safety of the individual, coworkers, customers, and the general public is the primary requirement of any and all tasks undertaken.</li></ul>Operations:<ul><li>Proactively addresses breakdown events with a sense of urgency without compromising safety or product quality requirements.</li><li>Actively inspects and monitors all mechanical equipment to ensure the majority of tasks performed are preventative rather than breakdown maintenance.</li><li>Constantly in pursuit of building and maintaining a “best possible” group of facilities.</li></ul>Teamwork and Communication:<ul><li>Works both individually and as part of a team to accomplish goals.</li><li>Regularly communicates with operational and delivery coworkers and managers to identify and remove constraints of a mechanical or process nature.</li><li>Keeps managers informed and takes responsibility for actions and decisions, both good and bad.</li></ul>Qualifications:Education: <ul><li>Red Seal / Journeyperson Certification</li><li>Welding experience</li></ul>Experience and Skill Set:<ul><li>A commitment to working safely</li><li>Troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently</li><li>Ability to work in various work environments (hot and cold).</li><li>Reliable and dependable</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Payrate: $52.80</li><li>Vision</li><li>RRSP</li><li>Dental</li><li>Employee wellness program</li></ul>As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be requiredYOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Millwright - Journeyperson

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety products, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager for Vancouver, covering both Vancouver and British Columbia. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,400 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130+ countries and 8 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. Recently acquired by Portwest, IFR Workwear are industry leaders in the design, manufacture, service and sales of premium quality flame and arc resistant workwear.  We offer a wide range of protective workwear options to ensure the safety and comfort of our customers, including flame-resistant coveralls, bib pants, work shirts, cargo &amp; duck pants, fleece jackets and hoods, vests, and hi-vis workwear. Additionally, we provide FR winterwear such as insulated parkas and bib pants, insulated vests and various FR headwear to meet the needs of various industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, electrical, construction, and railroad. Most of our flame-resistant garments are made in North America and sold through distribution partners across Canada and parts of the USA.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs the Area Sales Manager for Vancouver, you will bring your PPE and/or workwear sales experience to sell Portwest products to distributors in the territory.  You will open new and develop existing distribution channels in this fast-paced outside sales position. You should be able to work well alone and collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to continue to build upon the company’s success in the region.Among your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts</li><li>Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors, resellers and agents</li><li>Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development</li><li>Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning schedule</li><li>Utilize strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis</li><li>Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and provide a Portwest solution to meet those needs</li><li>Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers</li><li>Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting</li><li>Ensure effective after meeting follow up to close sales</li><li>Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, exhibitions and journals which is fed back to the business </li><li>Promote distributor promotions on our products with end users</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; QUALIFICATIONSTo become the Area Sales Manager for Vancouver you will need:<ul><li>1-3 years PPE, workwear or safety wear sales experience  </li><li>Experience selling on behalf of a manufacturer, distributor, reseller or agent is ideal</li><li>Experience drafting and executing sales plans for aggressive expansion</li><li>Appetite to continue sales growth of Portwest through field sales</li><li>Ability to translate business initiatives into bottom line results</li><li>Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills</li><li>Positive attitude with a winning mentality</li><li>Excellent team player</li><li>Clean driving license and willingness to drive throughout your designated region</li></ul>WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVEWe offer a competitive package including base salary, growth bonus and car allowance which is commensurate with experience. You will receive training through the Portwest University training department on our products, sales methodology and digital sales systems. You will join an established team who understand our products, sales approach and target market. You and your customers will be supported with excellent digital systems for quotes and customer orders and we have an excellent supply chain network which ensures customer satisfactionWHAT TO DO NOWPlease apply today with an up-to-date resume outlining your experience relating to this position.COMPANY AWARDS<ul><li>Great Place To Work 2023</li><li>Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022</li><li>Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021</li><li>Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020</li><li>Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2022</li><li>Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019</li><li>Exporter of the Year 2018</li><li>Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017</li></ul>Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Area Sales Manager Vancouver

Why join SECURE? We value people.   We offer competitive wages.  We also provide benefits on day 1 for you and your family. We know how important this is to families and we want to be there for you.   We value your time.  We want you to feel fulfilled both at work and at home.  We often offer innovative shifts to achieve this, along with experience-based vacation time to encourage better work-life balance.We value your growth.  We are growing/adapting, and we need more great people to help us do that safely and sustainability.   We want to help you develop your skills and hone your talents to help us do that.Together, we are SECURE DescriptionSECURE is an environmental services provider specializing in hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, NORM management, remediation, reclamation, and demolition services. We are a fast-paced, dynamic workplace whose comprehensive services are backed by corporate infrastructure, dedicated personnel, extensive project experience and specialized equipment assets.  Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager is a professional relationship builder with a technical mind set; able to deliver exceptional customer service and dedicated to delivering a premium product in a competitive market.Essential Duties &amp; ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Drive revenue growth and sustainability by maximizing business relationships/opportunities with existing and potential clients;</li><li>Collaborate with internal operations teams to ensure ongoing account management support is provided to existing clients in order to ensure client satisfaction;</li><li>Develop sales leads and initial inside sales calls for the industrial services division in the Western Canadian market;</li><li>Establish and maintain community relationships within the region;</li><li>Prioritize business development efforts towards high-potential revenue generating opportunities and collaborate with internal operations teams to create strategies to increase revenue;</li><li>Consistently meet and exceed annual sales targets;</li><li>Collect market data to help identify new opportunities in western Canada;</li><li>Maintain and update Customer Experience (CRM) platform;</li><li>Utilize technical understanding to develop proposals and presentations for clients;</li><li>Undertake market, geographic, and competitor analysis for existing service lines;</li><li>Represent and promote SECURE at industry events and trade shows;</li><li>Promote SECURE Energy’s full portfolio to address a client’s existing challenges and future objectives;</li><li>Remain up to date on relevant industry regulations and trends including, upcoming projects, innovative technologies and competitor strategies/initiatives;</li><li>Support other members of the sales team when possible in order to help promote open communication, team work, success and having fun;</li><li>Occasional travel (up to 40%).</li></ul>Qualifications/CompetenciesThe individual in this role will have:<ul><li>Previous experience in industrial services, waste management, hazardous waste, mining, water treatment, demolition, or environmental services is preferred;</li><li>Excellent selling, communication and strong customer relationship building skills</li><li>Possess an understanding of the principles, methods, and strategies used for promoting and selling services</li><li>Solid work ethic, self-motivated, able to work with very little supervision, and team oriented</li><li>Must be an effective communicator and possess strong people, presentation, and technical writing skills</li><li>A strong commitment to safety and understanding of behavior-based safety culture</li><li>A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as required</li><li>Post-Secondary Education in Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agrology, Biology or a related discipline would be considered an asset</li></ul>Why SECURE?At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in.  We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and care about making a meaningful contribution.  We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a compensation package that competitively recognizes employee contributions and performance.In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:<ul><li>Leading industry wages with competitive base salary, compensation programs</li><li>Industry leading safety</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including:<ul><li>Employer paid benefits: health, dental &amp; more</li><li>Health Care Spending Account</li><li>Employee Wellness Program</li><li>Employee savings plans</li></ul></li><li>Career progression/internal mobility opportunities including off season rotational opportunities</li><li>Community investment activities</li><li>A competitive employee referral program</li></ul>Stay connected to us:<ul><li>Visit us at <a href="http://www.secure-energy.com/" target="_blank">secure-energy.com</a> and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest job postings, news, community activities, and other updates</li><li>SECURE is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><h3>Skills</h3><h4>Preferred</h4>Managing Multiple PrioritiesAdvancedInterpersonal SkillsExpertStrong Customer Relationship BuildingExpertTeam OrientedExpert<h3>Behaviors</h3><h4>Preferred</h4>Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group<h3>Motivations</h3><h4>Preferred</h4>Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility<h3>Education</h3><h4>Preferred</h4>Bachelors or better.<h3>Experience</h3><h4>Preferred</h4>Previous experience in industrial services, waste management, hazardous waste, mining, water treatment, demolition, or environmental services is preferred.

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