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Canem is a progressive and growing Canadian electrical, data, communication, and building optimization provider. We invite you to take part in our exciting team and grow your career with us.
With over 50 years of expertise in its field, Canem has realized extraordinary expansion, innovation and advances due to its unwavering commitment to providing expert, world-class services while utilizing the most advanced technologies.
We offer generous compensation programs and performance driven incentives to reward our people.
If you are a motivated team player and want to work with a dynamic group of professionals, please send your résumé in confidence to Human Resources via email to: careers@canem.com. Please do not fax or mail your applications. Only online applications will be accepted.
Senior Foreman, Foremen and Lead Hands
Canem is a progressive, growing Canadian electrical/data/communication contractor that is offering an exciting and fulfilling career opportunity. If you are seeking a company that offers a competitive salary, full benefits package, leadership responsibilities, and the chance to develop and grow your skills in the fast paced construction sector, Canem invites you to become a part of our team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Journeyman certificate and/or inter-provincial red seal certificate
- 4 years of experience in the commercial sector
- Previous experience in managing a job site
Preferred Qualifications
- F.S.R. status
- 5 years Journeyman experience
- Level 1 first aid certificate
- EPS, NECA, Merit or other supervisory training certificate(s)
- Current C.E.C training certificate
- Communications cabling experience
- Knowledge of industry products, materials, practices and standards
- Enthusiasm to learning and being a part of a positive team atmosphere
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Good communication skills e.g. listening and speaking
- Aptitude for problem solving and planning
Canem is an environment that supports the growth and development of its people. If you are a motivated team player and wish to be a part of a dynamic company, please send your résumé in confidence to:
Apprentice and Journeymen Electricians
With a competitive salary, full benefits package, and an exciting growth environment, Canem is a progressive, growing Canadian electrical/data/communication contractor that is offering an exciting and fulfilling career opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with the electrical trade (pre-apprenticeship program or 1st year apprenticeship school or journeyman certification)
- Knowledge of industry products, materials, practices and standards
- Enthusiasm to learning and being a part of a positive team atmosphere
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Good communication skills e.g. listening and speaking
- Aptitude for problem solving and planning
Canem is an environment that supports the growth and development of its people. If you are a motivated team player and wish to be a part of a dynamic company, please send your résumé in confidence to:
Project Manager ITS
As part of the Edmonton Office, the Project Manager ITS (Information Transport Systems) is responsible for the effective management of projects assigned and marketing the company and its services, focussing upon those in the ITS sector to obtain new projects. This includes responsibility for building effective relationships with clients, suppliers and staff and ensuring the effectiveness, quality, compliance and profitability of each project. The Project Manager ITS reports directly to the Division Manager or Construction Manager.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager ITS is responsible for duties assigned by the supervisor, including:
• Building effective relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers, marketing the company and its services to existing and new clients, engineers, planners, and other potential contacts, advising clients about new and effective products and services, actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients for Canem and estimating and obtaining new projects.
• Leading pre-planning activities for assigned projects, obtaining agreement on effective project plan, ensuring approved project plan is successfully implemented on site, building positive relationships and a positive image for the company, achieving and exceeding financial profit of projects, and maximizing project cashflow through careful planning and implementation of project.
• Supporting the development of new and existing clients that is centered around the ITS industry. Have general knowledge with respect to network topology, networking products and have experience in field installation best practices. Have the ability to support and delivery design build network solutions and familiar with network head end products. In conjunction with our integrated solution set have the ability to layout and install an end to end IP enabled building information system.
• Working closely with relevant management staff in writing of quotations and project proposals, administering of contracts, negotiating and obtaining of contracts, preparing tenders for subcontractors and suppliers, awarding subcontracts, and obtaining relevant management approvals for all estimations, proposals and contracts prior to disclosure to an outside party.
• Setting up projects in relevant software applications, and working with general contractors and consultants to ensure success on current projects and future work, scheduling manpower, equipment and material for project, ordering material to ensure material is available when necessary, deciding on which equipment and tools to use.
• Managing project, labour and materials to achieve project outcomes, building positive relationships with crew and foreman; supervising foremen and attending regular site meetings, continuously monitoring projects and controlling costs to maximize project profitability, taking corrective action when necessary and solving problems to achieve or exceed project targets.
• Ensuring quality of workmanship is to company standards, enforce company’s safety policy and identify areas for improvement, providing effective training for foremen and ensuring correct training levels for other staff including apprentices and new employees, and ensuring that all electrical codes, safety codes and proper work practices are followed.
• Working closely with relevant management staff in documentation of project, including the approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely and effective billings, estimating, reviewing, pricing and submitting of all change orders, providing accurate forecasting and project reporting, reporting project progress on a monthly basis and effectively closing out of projects.
• Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.
Position Requirements
The Project Manager position requires a motivated and experienced professional with excellent current knowledge of electrical, building and municipal codes and regulations, in-depth technical, practical and engineering expertise and excellent organization, management and people skills. Five to ten years experience as an electrical foreman, or a background of five to ten years experience in electrical engineering or related technical fields, or five to ten years experience in estimating electrical projects are a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent engineering and/or technical knowledge of voice/data industry
- Certified as an RCDD with 5 years of experience
- Excellent knowledge of industry products, practices and standards
- Outstanding sales, marketing and networking skills
- Excellent organizational abilities and demonstrated attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of and proficiency in required computer programs
- Knowledge of engineering software and engineering skills an asset
- Knowledge of TIA standards related to project specifications
How to apply:
Please apply directly in confidence via email to: careers@canem.com quoting the title “Project Manager ITS” in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes please.
This position is only open to those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest in Canem Systems Ltd., however only those who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Project Manager
As part of the Vancouver Office, the Project Manager is responsible for the effective management of projects assigned and for marketing the company and its services to obtain new projects. This includes responsibility for building effective relationships with clients, suppliers and staff and ensuring the effectiveness, quality, compliance and profitability of each project. The Project Manager reports directly to the Construction Manager or Branch Manager.Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for duties including:
• Building effective relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers, marketing the company and its services to existing and new clients, engineers, planners, and other potential contacts, advising clients about new and effective products and services, actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients for Canem and estimating and obtaining new projects.
• Assisting in pre-planning activities for assigned projects, obtaining agreement on effective project plan, ensuring approved project plan is successfully implemented on site, building positive relationships and positive image for the company, achieving and exceeding financial profit of projects, and maximizing project cash flow through careful planning and implementation of projects.
• Working closely with relevant management staff in writing of quotations and project proposals, administering of contracts, negotiating and obtaining of contracts, preparing tenders for subcontractors and suppliers, awarding subcontracts, and obtaining relevant management approvals for all estimations, proposals and contracts prior to disclosure to an outside party.
• Setting up projects in relevant software applications and working with general contractors and consultants to ensure success on current projects and future work, scheduling manpower, equipment and material for project, ordering material to ensure material is available when necessary, deciding on which equipment and tools to use.
• Assist in managing project, labor and materials to achieve project outcomes, building positive relationships with crew and foremen; supervising foremen and attending regular site meetings, continuously monitoring projects and controlling costs to maximize project profitability, taking corrective action when necessary and solving problems to achieve or exceed project targets.
• Ensuring quality of workmanship meets company standards, enforce company’s safety policy and identify areas for improvement, providing effective training for foremen and ensuring correct training levels for other staff including apprentices and new employees, and ensuring that all electrical codes, safety codes and proper work practices are followed.
• Working closely with relevant management staff in documentation of projects, including the approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely and effective billings, estimating, reviewing, pricing and submitting of all change orders, providing accurate forecasting and project reporting, reporting project progress on a monthly basis and effectively closing out of all projects.
• Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.
Position Requirements
The Project Manager position requires a motivated and experienced professional with excellent current knowledge of electrical, building and municipal codes and regulations, in-depth technical, practical and engineering expertise and excellent management and people skills. Three to five years of experience as an electrical foreman or a background in electrical engineering or related technical field, or two to five years of experience in estimating electrical projects are a requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent engineering and/or technical knowledge of electrical construction
• Certification as electrician’s journeyman or relevant degree or diploma
• Excellent knowledge of industry products, practices and standards
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adaptable
• Excellent sales, marketing and networking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills, specifically the ability to multi task and prioritize a high work load.
• Highly organized, efficient and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to project a positive service based attitude
• Excellent proficiency in required computer programs including MS Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Knowledge of engineering software and engineering skills an asset
• PMP certification considered an asset
Successful achievements are highly recognized and rewarded. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply directly in confidence to: careers@canem.com . Please quote “Project Manager” in the subject line.
Integrated Applications Technologist
As part of the Smart Connected Real Estate (SCRE) Division, the Integration Applications Technologist is responsible for ensuring the successful installation and integration of automation systems. The Integration Applications Technologist reports directly to the Building Performance Practice Lead.
Responsibilities
The Applications Technologist is responsible for duties which include but are not limited to:
• Provide support to the marketing team to deal with customer specification reviews, scope definition, cost estimation, preparation of detailed accurate technical and commercial proposals for submission to customers
• Interface with other members of the design and/or engineering teams during the quoting process
• Good understanding of industry codes and standards in the markets in which we are active
• As required, maintain customer contact and relationships
• Ensure all customer documentation has been completed and accurately signed off
• Accountable for delivery of project required documentation to internal and external customers
• Trouble shooting problems in area of deployment, during the deployment process
• Integrating and commissioning of HVAC DDC controls, lighting controls, and other BacNet, LonWorks and Modbus systems.
• Testing products and providing customer support on and offsite.
• Delivering product training and technical sales support
Position Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge of direct digital control systems, electrical systems as well as experience in:
- Building control systems operation and design.
- Application engineering and programming of devices using BacNet, LonWorks and ModBus protocols.
- Competency in the field of wiring, commissioning and troubleshooting (i.e. input out device circuitry, 4-20ma, 0-10vdc analog and digital circuit wiring) and networks. Electrical certification is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Formal education as a technologist, electrician or certified engineering technologist from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, efficient and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and in teams with minimum supervision
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to project a positive service based attitude
Please apply directly in confidence via email to: careers@canem.com quoting the title “Applications Technologist” in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes please.
Project Manager Assistant
We are now seeking a Project Manager Assistant to join our Vancouver team:
The PMA is responsible for supporting and assisting the Project Managers for the effective execution of projects and achievements of goals. This responsibility includes the preparation of project documentation, supporting estimating and project budgeting processes and managing small projects where assigned. The PMA reports directly to the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Service Manager or Branch Manager as assigned.
Responsibilities
The PMA is responsible for duties including:
• Assisting Project Managers with the preparation of price, costs and budget estimates, tracking and administering change orders to ensure they are prepared and finalized in accordance with established company standards, supporting ongoing communication with customers, suppliers and electrical engineering consultants, and estimating and managing small jobs as assigned.
• Monitoring and reporting on job billing status and job report status on a monthly basis, assisting Project Managers with drafting and using engineering programs, ensuring billings are prepared and in accordance with established company standards, assisting in closing projects and supporting the compilation of electrical manuals.
• Building effective relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers, marketing the company and its services to existing and new clients, engineers, planners, and other potential contacts, advising clients about new and effective products and services, actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients for Canem and estimating and obtaining new projects.
• Coordinating aspects of the project as assigned by the Project Manager including liaising with field staff and attending regular job site meetings, ordering of materials, tools and equipment as directed by the Project Manager, providing technical support for field staff and customers as required.
• Providing administrative assistance to project managers, including general administration, contract documentation, provision of permits, issuing purchase orders and file maintenance, and participating in pre-planning and preparation of projects.
• Assisting in pre-planning activities for assigned projects, obtaining agreement on effective project plan, ensuring approved project plan is successfully implemented on site, building positive relationships and positive image for the company, achieving and exceeding financial profit of projects, and maximizing project cash flow through careful planning and implementation of projects.
• Setting up projects in relevant software applications and working with general contractors and consultants to ensure success on current projects and future work, scheduling manpower, equipment and material for project, ordering material to ensure material is available when necessary, deciding on which equipment and tools to use.
• Assist in managing project, labor and materials to achieve project outcomes, building positive relationships with crew and foremen; supervising foremen and attending regular site meetings, continuously monitoring projects and controlling costs to maximize project profitability, taking corrective action when necessary and solving problems to achieve or exceed project targets.
• Ensuring quality of workmanship meets company standards, enforce company’s safety policy and identify areas for improvement, providing effective training for foremen and ensuring correct training levels for other staff including apprentices and new employees, and ensuring that all electrical codes, safety codes and proper work practices are followed.
• Working closely with relevant management staff in documentation of projects, including the approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely and effective billings, estimating, reviewing, pricing and submitting of all change orders, providing accurate forecasting and project reporting, reporting project progress on a monthly basis and effectively closing out of all projects.
• Providing leadership and positive motivation for project staff and company partners by acting as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.
Position Requirements
The PMA position requires a motivated technical individual with excellent knowledge and experience in electrical construction and communication projects, excellent attention to detail and the ability to efficiently prioritize competing tasks. Proficiency in engineering, design and other related computer programs is a requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1- 3 years experience in technical support position for electrical projects
• 2-5 years experience in electrical engineering or construction environment
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adaptable
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills, specifically the ability to multi task and prioritize a high work load.
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to project a positive service based attitude
• Excellent proficiency in required computer programs including MS Word, Excel, MS Project.
Successful achievements are highly recognized and rewarded. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply directly in confidence to: careers@canem.com . Please quote “Project Manager Assistant” in the subject line.We offer generous compensation programs and performance driven incentives to reward our people.
Estimator
We are now seeking an Estimator to join our Estimating Team in Vancouver:
Working alongside with the Project Manager and Senior Estimator, the Estimator is responsible for assisting with the preparation of detailed estimates for commercial, institutional and residential projects. This includes estimating major projects and contributing to the marketing of the company and its services. The Estimator reports directly to the Senior Estimator or Project Manager.
Responsibilities
The Estimator is responsible for duties including:
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturer, engineers and contractors in the industry; advising clients about new and effective products and services; and actively seeking out new opportunities, projects and clients and estimating and obtaining new projects.
• Assist in the preparation of electrical budgets for major projects based on preliminary sketches, specifications and other related information; preparing accurate cost estimates of resources required for tendered projects; contacting and receiving quotations from suppliers and trades; and preparing spreadsheets with supplier information and quotes.
• Assist with the coordination and preparing for pre-tender site tours for major projects; participating in project site visits as requested; analyzing possible cost savings for projects as requested by project managers.
• Setting up data for estimates in computer programs; reviewing and confirming estimate information prior to tender closing, including drawings and supplier bill of materials, analyzing disadvantages and strengths of estimates prior to submission; and prepare and evaluating closing strategies.
• Analyzing tender documents and contractual obligations for major projects; preparing and delivering or faxing quotation letters to client prior to closing time with relevant management approvals; obtaining feedback and results from clients with regards to quotations; contributing to pre-plan meetings.
• Providing senior-levels support and leadership in optimizing, maintaining and updating databases and software for estimating change order and service in relevant computer programs; maintaining and updating historical estimate database.
• Provide training and assistance for new and existing staff in estimating and change orders procedures and for estimating, change order and related software and acting as a mentor for estimators throughout the company.
• Providing an example of professionalism as a responsible and goal-oriented team player and leading by example in achieving excellence and being accountable for results and outcomes.
Preferred Requirements:
This position requires an individual with experience in small to medium sized electrical construction projects with an electrician’s journeyman certification and excellent current knowledge of electrical, building and municipal codes and regulations and in-depth familiarity of tender rules and processes. The ability to network, market and sell services is a key attribute of this position. Proficiency in related computer programs is a requirement.
• 4 or more years experience as an estimator for electrical construction projects
• 3 or more years hands on experience with electrical construction projects
• Certification as estimator with Canadian or BC Construction Associations
• Good sales, marketing and networking skills
• Excellent knowledge of industry products, practices and standards
• Knowledge of engineering software and engineering skills an asset
• Experience with ACCUBID estimating software is an asset
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office applications: Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent ability to think critically and problem solve
• Effective communication skills verbal and written
We offer generous compensation programs and performance driven incentives to reward our people.
If you believe you would be the right fit, and you are a motivated team player and want to work with a dynamic group of professionals, please send your resume in confidence to careers@canem.com quoting Estimator in the subject line.
