Job Board - Technical Services, Sales

Architectural Technicians - Montreal - ref.18975MK

Our client is an important architectural firm established in downtown Quebec City and is currently looking for 2 Architectural Technicians for their offices in Montreal.
Job functions consist of:
• Preparation of records;
• Design of plans (DAO & CAO);
• Preparation of documents requested by the client;
• Research and design of technical details;
• Preparation of tender documents (plan & quotation);
• Estimates of construction costs;
• Technical coordination with various persons;
• Site management (gather essential data from visits).
Requirements:
• College diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent training;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience;
• Great attention to detail, initiative and autonomy;
• Proficient with AutoCad and MS Office;
• Knowledge of Revit is an asset;
• French is required. Bilingualism is an asset.
Permanent position.
Salary: Between $22 to $28 per hour.

Project Manager - Internal Sales Representative - ref.18945GK

Our client is a company that has earned a top place in the field of snow removal equipment, towing and transportation. They are located east of Montreal and are looking for someone who will work closely with the sales department, specifically with the representative to Cities and Governments in the assessment and preparation of quotations, bids and submissions.
Tasks:
• Preparation of technical drawings required for tenders/bids;
• Monitor the progress of work under your responsibility against established deadlines;
• As necessary, perform technical research with various suppliers to supplement presentations;
• Fix urgent problems and support the sales team;
• Assist the VP Sales in planning of future work and the completion of sales orders;
• Analysis and evaluation of specifications, drawings, tenders and requests.
Requirements:
• Degree in engineering or technical hydraulic/electricity;
• Experience in AutoCad;
• Languages spoken and written: French and English;
• Prepare drawings/technical diagrams;
• Technical knowledge of hydraulics and electricity (PTO an asset);
• Ability to organize, plan, prevent;
• Versatile, resourceful, autonomous, make decisions and defend position.
Hours: 8am to 5pm.
Salary: $45K - $55K.

Architectural Technicians - Quebec City - ref.18959MK

Our client is an important architectural firm established in downtown Quebec City and is currently looking for 2 Architectural Technicians for their offices.
Job functions consist of:
• Preparation of records;
• Design of plans (DAO & CAO);
• Preparation of documents requested by the client;
• Research and design of technical details;
• Preparation of tender documents (plan & quotation);
• Estimates of construction costs;
• Technical coordination with various persons;
• Site management (gather essential data from visits).
Requirements:
• College diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent training;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience;
• Great attention to detail, initiative and autonomy;
• Proficient with AutoCad and MS Office;
• Knowledge of Revit is an asset;
• French is required. Bilingualism is an asset.
Permanent position.
Salary: Between $22 to $28 per hour.

Instrumentation and Control Technician (Night Shift) - ref.18956GK

Our client is a global leader in developing, producing and distributing high-quality, affordable pharmaceuticals. They are situated near Longueuil. They are looking for someone who will be responsibility to perform and see to the electrical, electronic and software maintenance of the equipment inventory and the utility systems.
Tasks:
• Provide technical support to Operations during the weekend shift;
• Perform and see to the calibration of instruments deemed critical to the process;
• Participate in projects and in the validation of equipment and utility systems;
• Write and revise procedures related to the position;
• Validate control systems;
• Participate in equipment improvement projects.
Requirements:
• DEC in Industrial Electronics or Automation and Instrumentation;
• Three (3) years experience in instrumentation and control in a highly automated manufacturing plant;
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic field is preferable;
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices);
• Thorough understanding of programmable automatic control systems (Omron, Allen Bradley RSLx500 and RSLx5000);
• Knowledge of the PLC/PC operator interface; knowledge of instrumentation and control and industrial information systems;
• Knowledge of B&R, Siemens programmable automatic control systems an asset;
• Knowledge of movement control an asset;
• Knowledge of VB, Java and AutoCAD an asset;
• Proficiency in spoken and written French; good knowledge of spoken and written English;
• Good communication skills and team spirit.
Salary: $45K - $50K.

Contract Administrator - ref.18954AC

Our client, a manufacturer of custom-built architectural products, located in the West Island of Montreal is looking for a Contract Administrator.
Good opportunity for growth within the company for the right individual. The successful candidate will be dynamic with strong interpersonal communication skills, well-organized with thorough attention to detail, autonomous and ambitious. You will interface with production, administration and contractors. 75% paperwork, 25% working with contractors. No negotiation will be required as this is strictly to administer the contracts once won.
Requirements:
5+ years of pertinent administrative, contracts, purchasing or procurement experience. Must be able to read architectural drawings, do quantity take-offs, and know Excel spreadsheets. A big advantage would be to have some CAD (computer-aided design) software experience to be able to read and manipulate files. Bilingual fluency is essential as most of the clients and contractors are based in the United States.
Salary: $40K - $50K plus fringe benefits.

Senior Mechanical Designer, 6 Months Temporary - ref.18940GK

Our client designs and builds process equipment as well as turnkey plants all over the world. They are located in downtown Montreal.
This work is in the field of design, supply and commissioning of industrial equipment to control air pollution for the aluminum and cement industries. The Senior Designer is responsible for the design of all mechanical components of an assigned project in collaboration with the mechanical engineer.
Tasks:
• Responsible for the development of all required mechanical drawings for the project;
• Report on progress;
• External and internal technical support.
Requirements:
• 5 to 10 years of experience in mechanical and structural design; (manufacturing plate, beams, welding symbols, etc.);
• Experience in AutoCad 2004 and up; experience with AutoCad Inventor;
• Fluent in French and English;
• Experience and interest in industrial environments and in engineering;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.

Project Manager - Sales Support - ref.18935CL

Our client, in the field of equipment and accessories for the transport sector, is currently seeking a bilingual Project Manager for their Montreal office. This is a permanent position.
Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, you will be working in collaboration with the sales office to evaluate quotations, tenders and bids, serving as a key member. Your duties will be:
• Preparation of technical drawings on AutoCAD 2008;
• Monitoring the progress of work and project schedules under your responsibility;
• Technical research with suppliers;
• Management of technical problems and support the sales team;
• Planning deadlines and scheduling projects.
Requirements:
• DEC in Mechanical Engineering or related field;
• 3 to 5 years workshop experience;
• Experience with AutoCad 2008;
• Experience with the tenders, proposals and bids;
• Bilingual French/English spoken and written is essential;
• Knowledge of hydraulics and electricity;
• Team spirit, sense of initiative and priorities.
Salary: $50,000 per year plus generous benefits package.

Sales/Project Manager - ref.18907GK

Our client, located in Granby, is a leader in ventilation and air conditioning management. They are seeking a Sales person who will also be the Project Manager, under the direction of the Sales Manager. Permanent position.
Responsibilities:
• Design technical solutions;
• Market development;
• Participate in project cost estimating;
• Communication with customers/suppliers/ engineers for approval of installed equipment;
• Order equipment and facilities management;
• Preparation of project: installation details, plans, execution scheme, schedule of labour and subcontractors. Explain work and schedule;
• Site meetings, follow-up with customer. Monitor development of the project;
• Billing;
• Following the sale, candidate will be the resource person to the customer until the end of the project.
Requirements:
• DEC in building mechanics or equivalent experience;
• Good presentation and sales attitude;
• Experience in construction management;
• Familiar with computer and Microsoft applications;
• Knowledge of air conditioning and ventilation would be an added advantage;
• Good French essential. Bilingualism is an asset;
Salary: $50K - $60K.

Business Manager (Building Management) - ref.18829GK

Our client, a leading company specialized in commercial building administration services for the province of Quebec, is presently looking for a Business Manager. The work place is located in Montreal. This is a permanent position.
Under the authority of the Operations Manager, the candidate supervises the activities and personnel staff at different buildings. The candidate manages quality control, maintenance of relationships with customers, tenants, professionals and suppliers as well as customer satisfaction. The candidate communicates to the COO important elements relating to the management of contracts under his responsibility. The manager is also responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of company policies, including policy on health and safety.
Requirements:
• Bachelor or college diploma in HVAC;
• Good communication skills and ability to work unsupervised;
• 5 to 10 years of industry experience;
• Good knowledge of administration and personnel management;
• Very good communication skills in French and English.
Salary: $70K - $90K according to experience, plus fringe benefits.

Technical Services Clerk - ref.18833CL

Our client, in the field of instrumentation, is seeking a Technical Services Clerk for their office in Ville St. Laurent. This is a permanent position, 40 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm). The salary is between $25,000 and $35,000 per year depending on experience, plus competitive fringe benefits.
Responsibilities:
• Respond to customers' technical issues;
• Take orders and place orders with suppliers;
• Issue return numbers to clients; follow-up with suppliers on return numbers;
• Respond to customer reminders and follow-ups;
• Update supplier orders and confirm orders with them.
Requirements:
• Knowledge in instrumentation, plumbing and mechanics;
• DEC in Administration or related field;
• Bilingual French/English (80% of clients are in U.S.);
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Possess good work habits and diligence.

Building Services Manager - ref.18828GK

Our client, a leading company specialized in commercial building administration services for the province of Quebec, is presently looking for a Building Services Manager. The place of work is located in Montreal. This is a permanent position with negotiable annually wages according to experience, plus fringe benefits.
Responsibilities include:
• Ensure the implementation of operating procedures and maintenance of the building according to contractual commitments;
• Take charge of the implementation of contracts assumed by the organization;
• Coordinate with other departments to meet contractual commitments;
• Collaborate with the department of technology services and implement proposed energy efficiency measures;
• Ensure effective and appropriate customer service to users of the building;
• Manage special projects;
• Provide technical support to contractors for work related to equipment under management.
Requirements:
• Bachelor or college diploma in HVAC;
• 5 to 10 years of industry experience;
• Good communication skills and ability to work unsupervised;
• Good knowledge of administration and personnel management;
• Very good French and basic English.

Personnel Consultant - ref. 10100CA (at our Snowdon office)

Techaid is a well-established technical personnel agency with over 40 years of experience in providing temporary and permanent engineering, technical and IT personnel. We are seeking Personnel Consultants who are customer service oriented, tenacious, ambitious, focused and can work well within a team. Key duties include: Offer recruitment services, expand and maintain customer base and follow-up on called in orders. Review resumes and select appropriate candidates. Interview and pre-screen candidates. Communicate with customers on resume submittals, arranging interviews. Customer follow-up.
Qualifications: Bachelor, DEC or Certificate. Job requirements: Excellent phone presentation skills (French and English). Some knowledge of engineering and/or information technologies is an asset. Location: Snowdon Metro. We provide a large candidate and customer database, training and support. Permanent position (37.5 hours per week). Base salary and bonuses. First year's income is $33k to $45k (includes service fees and bonuses and may be higher).