Construction Estimator (Marine Industry)

AIMCO/The People Bank is recruiting for a Construction Estimator for the Marine Industry.

This position is a full time day shift with occasional weekend hours and will start ASAP

You will be responsible for:

Estimating projects for Labour, overhead and material costs in marine construction. Project’s can range in estimated costs of $4,000,000 up to $8,000,000.

Project cash flow and financing requirements, Estimate pre-contract costs, and Utilize quantity take-off procedures.

Advising on tendering procedures, Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Qualifications:
Your superior verbal and written communication skills coupled with 3-5 years experience will allow you to effectively communicate with Owners, Management and Vendors.

Must have Membership in the Professional Corporation for Estimators
Security clearance is a MUST
Salary: to be negotiated, Other Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits will be made available to the successful candidate.

If you are qualified for this position you are encouraged to email your resume to chayes@aimco.ca

Aimco/The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest: however only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

The Halifax office of The People Bank is currently recruiting Automotive Sales Consultants.

Our client, one of Atlantic Canada’s most progressive and successful automotive groups, is looking for Sales Consultants to join their team in Halifax. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an organization where you will feel valued and provided the support and guidance necessary to succeed. This is a temporary opportunity with the possibility of permanent employment in the future for the right individual.

Our client offers:

- Paid training by the best sales professionals in the business

- Unlimited earning potential

- A supportive and encouraging work environment

Previous sales experience is not necessary to apply, but all of the following personal attributes are:

- Positive attitude, open mind

- Ability to learn new concepts and techniques

- Self starter, results driven

- Enjoyment of meeting new people and the patience to listen, answer their questions and provide guidance

- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and Saturdays

If this sounds like a good fit for you please send your resume quoting "Automotive Sales Consultant" in the subject line to:

haloffice@thepeoplebank.com
or apply directly on line.

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage you to visit our website regularly to stay up-to-date on new career opportunities.

The People Bank Halifax Office is currently recruiting for our client in Dartmouth who is seeking Client Service Representatives. This is a permanent opportunity with an above average annual salary and an excellent benefits package.

The Client Services Representative assists clients with inbound inquiries, to identify, diagnose, and resolve their questions and issues effectively and professionally.

Qualifications:

• 3 years post-secondary education or equivalent business experience
• Completion of Payroll Fundamentals, and Payroll Compliance Legislation as asset
• 2 years experience in customer service or payroll related role
• Proficient MS Office and strong key-boarding skills
• Working knowledge of Performance Pack, Pay@work, PaySpecialist, PCPW, or TLM is considered an asset
• Bilingual in English and French would be a definite asset

If you are qualified for this role, please send your resume to Rebecca Streatch via email; haloffice@thepeoplebank.com or apply directly on line.

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

We encourage you to visit our website regularly to stay up-to-date on new career opportunities.
The People Bank, Placement Group, Allen Professional Search and Aimco are specialty divisions within Canada's leading staffing firm, Design Group Staffing Inc. We provide permanent, contract and temporary personnel for thousands of employment opportunities every year, and employ a customized recruitment approach that will treat you like an individual. Whether you’re looking for your dream job, or something flexible to suit your schedule, you can rely on an experienced recruitment specialist who is dedicated to helping you find the right fit.
The People Bank has been recognized for placing people first having been consistently selected as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, earning Platinum Membership status. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001:2000 certification. Experience extraordinary Design Group service through 28 offices and more than 300 recruitment specialists across Canada.

The People Bank Halifax Office is currently recruiting for our clients in the Halifax Regional Municipality who are seeking help in the accounting field. This is a long term opportunity with potential of becoming a perm position. .

The People Bank provides temporary, permanent, and contract personnel for thousands of employment opportunities each year, and employs a customized recruitment approach that will treat you like an individual. Whether you’re looking for your dream job, or something flexible to suit your schedule, you can rely upon an experienced recruitment specialist that is dedicated to helping you find the right fit.

The People Bank has also been recognized for placing people first by being awarded Platinum Status as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada for 6 consecutive years, and our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Job Description:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Accounts Payables
- Accounts Receivables
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Collections

Key Words:
Accounting
Customer Service
Clerical


Qualifications:
-Post Secondary Education in Accounting or equivalent experience.
-Experience in Accounts Payables and/or Accounts Receivables
-Basic Microsoft Office skills
-Experience using accounting software such as Simply Accounting and/or ACCPAC.

Salary:
Please state your salary expectations with your application.

If you are qualified for this role, please send your resume to Rebecca Streatch via email; rstreatch@thepeoplebank.com or apply directly on line. Please indicate with your resume the position(s) that you are interested in.

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
We encourage you to visit our website regularly to stay up-to-date on new career opportunities.

The Atlantic Canada branch of The People Bank is currently recruiting an Administrative Assistant. We are seeking an individual who is interested in a temporary opportunity within the HRM. Individuals at various stages of their careers will be considered.

Key Words:
Administrative Assistant; AA; EA; Office Coordinator; Executive Assistant;

The People Bank provides temporary, permanent, and contract personnel for thousands of employment opportunities each year, and employs a customized recruitment approach that will treat you like an individual. Whether you’re looking for your dream job, or something flexible to suit your schedule, you can rely upon an experienced recruitment specialist that is dedicated to helping you find the right fit.

Ideal candidates will have a positive, professional attitude and will be comfortable working in environments with minimal supervision. You must be self-directed, a strong multi-tasker and be highly organized. Individuals must have a post-secondary education, have administrative experience, possess strong organizational skills, have excellent communication skills and have proficient computer skills. Bilingualism and having specializations in areas such as legal administration, accounting, etc. would be considered to be assets.

Interested applicants may submit resumes, indicating salary expectations, to The People Bank via email: Rebecca Streatch(rlewis@thepeoplebank.com) or visit our website: www.thepeoplebank.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the CEO, this role provides full executive and administrative
support, including daily scheduling, correspondence, report generation,
document retrieval, creation of PowerPoint Presentations, and Executive
Summaries using the MS Office suite of tools

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures efficient day to day operation of the office of the CEO, including the
organization and administration of all activities and functions and all this
encompasses;
Serves as an important reference point/customer service contact for local
executives, major businesses, community organizations and others as
needed;
Coordinates travel arrangements for CEO (and direct reports as required)
ensuring the most cost effective (when possible) and efficient travel times
bearing in mind meeting schedules;
Coordinates internal and external meeting management and communications
such as correspondence, minutes, agendas, follow ups, action items, meeting
briefs, request letters, information packages and thank you letters;
Prepares and proofreads regular reports and manipulates data as required;
Corresponds with key industry individuals and internal departments as
required;
Coordinates CEO’s electronic calendars and emails to ensure appointments
are made to maximize efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have previous experience working for a CEO or CFO
Advanced Calendar Management
Advanced Word and Excel

If you are qualified for this role, please send your resume to
via email: or fax: 416-340-0447or apply directly on-line.

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

The People Bank is recruiting for a Vice-President of Strategic Management. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in planning, implementing and directing strategy that leads to sustainable business growth. The ideal candidate will bring to the table innovative ideas and tactics that will positively shape the future of the organization.

The organization seeks an individual with the ability to build strong relationships and articulate strategy in support of business teams as they develop new concepts and ideas for improved performance. The candidate must truly act as a chameleon and be ready to support new mission areas or changes in organizational priorities and assignments. The incumbent will monitor all aspects under the strategic business planning model, from inception to deployment and implementation.

Responsibilities

-responsible for the development and overseeing of policies, processes and procedures for strategic business planning.
-work closely with CEO and senior management to define short and long range corporate strategy.
- review current business practices and determine which of these will yield the highest return on investment.
- act as an in-house consultant on strategic analysis and provide recommendations.
-assist senior management in the preparation of business plans, reports, budgets and forecasts.
- review and evaluate capital requests from business units to determine if they align with corporate objectives.
-stay apprised of economic conditions and market changes, and appropriately realign operations.

Qualifications

- minimum of 10 years experience as key driver of strategic management in a large organization.
- An MBA and/or CMA, CA, CGA will be considered while Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certifications are considered assets.
- Strong analytic and project management skills are a must to execute enterprise wide initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to develop presentations and act as mediator to arrive at consensus amongst participants when needed.
- Knowledge of measurement methods, tools and techniques including benchmarking, metrics and other advanced performance measurement techniques, including Balanced Scorecard.
-Must have an above average understanding of manufacturing, business processes and information technology.

If you are an advocate for strategic change, please contact sterpstra@thepeoplebank.com

We thank you for your interest, however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

Keywords:

- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Management
- Operations Management
- Vice President
- General Management

Director of Organizational Development - RELOCATE TO THE MARITIMES

The People Bank, Mississauga branch is currently recruiting for a Director of Organizational and Leadership Development.

In this role, the candidate we are searching for will demonstrate exemplary acuity building high performance leadership teams. Our client is a company looking to benefit intrinsically from enhanced organizational performance, and experience a boon associated from having well cultivated senior level management in place. The support you offer them will enrich their professional development and help them attain their full potential as leaders, which will inevitably trickle down to all company tiers.

The incumbent will primarily achieve organizational goals via the creation of leadership development and coaching programs for senior level executives and managers. This is an ideal role for a proven champion of leadership effectiveness who has a track record of aligning talent development programs with corporate business goals.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP Human Resources, you are responsible for the design and implementation of innovative learning programs and systems, including leadership assessment and performance reviews, key talent management coaching, leadership training, competency management, and succession planning.

Create coaching programs that provide senior level leaders with instruction on all aspects of performance management, from goal setting to performance appraisal.

Identify development programs required by the organization, and determine the content, delivery methods, time frame, and the tools and resources needed to deliver each program.

Work alongside colleagues within the organization to facilitate programs and ensure that the learning solutions provided are of the highest quality and fit in with the culture, values and mission of the organization.

Qualifications

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong project and time management skills are essential. A demonstrated ability to handle high level interpersonal relationships with tact and discretion is a must.

Knowledge of the trends impacting organizational effectiveness.
Ability to anticipate, plan, and implement change strategies as your tenure progresses

BA in Human Resources (a Masters would be considered an asset)

Minimum of 10 years experience in organizational development with large organizations.

If you are an outgoing, articulate and highly accomplished leader who understands the importance of improving organizational effectiveness in a highly competitive business world, please contact sterpstra@thepeoplebank.com

We are definitely considering people who are willing to relocate.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but please note that only the most qualified will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further.

Keywords:

- Director of Human Resources
- Director of Talent Development
- Director of Organizational Development

Director of Organizational Development - RELOCATE TO THE MARITIMES

The People Bank, Mississauga branch is currently recruiting for a Director of Organizational and Leadership Development.

In this role, the candidate we are searching for will demonstrate exemplary acuity building high performance leadership teams. Our client is a company looking to benefit intrinsically from enhanced organizational performance, and experience a boon associated from having well cultivated senior level management in place. The support you offer them will enrich their professional development and help them attain their full potential as leaders, which will inevitably trickle down to all company tiers.

The incumbent will primarily achieve organizational goals via the creation of leadership development and coaching programs for senior level executives and managers. This is an ideal role for a proven champion of leadership effectiveness who has a track record of aligning talent development programs with corporate business goals.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP Human Resources, you are responsible for the design and implementation of innovative learning programs and systems, including leadership assessment and performance reviews, key talent management coaching, leadership training, competency management, and succession planning.

Create coaching programs that provide senior level leaders with instruction on all aspects of performance management, from goal setting to performance appraisal.

Identify development programs required by the organization, and determine the content, delivery methods, time frame, and the tools and resources needed to deliver each program.

Work alongside colleagues within the organization to facilitate programs and ensure that the learning solutions provided are of the highest quality and fit in with the culture, values and mission of the organization.

Qualifications

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong project and time management skills are essential. A demonstrated ability to handle high level interpersonal relationships with tact and discretion is a must.

Knowledge of the trends impacting organizational effectiveness.
Ability to anticipate, plan, and implement change strategies as your tenure progresses

BA in Human Resources (a Masters would be considered an asset)

Minimum of 10 years experience in organizational development with large organizations.

If you are an outgoing, articulate and highly accomplished leader who understands the importance of improving organizational effectiveness in a highly competitive business world, please contact sterpstra@thepeoplebank.com

We are definitely considering people who are willing to relocate.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but please note that only the most qualified will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further.

Keywords:

- Director of Human Resources
- Director of Talent Development
- Director of Organizational Development

The People Bank Halifax office is currently recruiting for our Retail client in St. John, NB. Our Retail client has grown to become one of the most successful apparel manufacturers and wholesalers in North America. We are currently seeking a professional Retail industry leader in the position of Retail (Fashion) Store Manager.

The successful candidate possesses 3 years specific Retail Store Manager experience with a proven track record for successfully recruiting, training and coaching staff.

Passion for Fashion? A true desire to take that next step in your Retail Management Career?

Our client recognizes Management sales performance when exceeding Store targets and provides the opportunity to earn solid additional income through a competitive bonus structure! Work in a positive environment and a beautiful St. John location!

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Achieve sales and profit performance objectives for the store.
- Provide leadership, coaching and staff development.
- Maintain and respect standards for excellent customer service and ensure clientele
development.

Qualifications:

- Proven expertise in sales/management with 3 years of retail management experience.
- Proven ability to lead, direct and supervise.
- Ability to communicate effectively with excellent customer service skills.

SALARY: Competitive Base Salary, Clothing Allowance and Bonuses!

If you are qualified for this role, please send your resume to via Email: rlewis@thepeoplebank.com

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

We encourage you to visit our website regularly to stay up-to-date on new career opportunities.

The People Bank Halifax Office is currently recruiting an Administrative Assistant for our client in Moncton. This is a term position which may run until the end of March 2010.

The People Bank provides temporary, permanent, and contract personnel for thousands of employment opportunities each year, and employs a customized recruitment approach that will treat you like an individual. Whether you’re looking for your dream job, or something flexible to suit your schedule, you can rely upon an experienced recruitment specialist that is dedicated to helping you find the right fit.


Job Description:
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Data Entry
- Filing
- Admin Support
- Processing invoices
- Providing information over the phone


Qualifications:
- Strong MS Excel and MS Office skills
- High degree of confidentiality
- Experience with people and pay@work, HRIS Systems, and Foremost would be considered an asset
- Organized with the ability to multi-task
- Must be able to work under minimum supervision.
- A positive attitude
- Post Secondary education in office setting considered an asset to the position
- Bilingualism is also an asset to the role


Salary:
$11.00 / hour for 30 hours per week

If you are qualified for this role, please send your resume to Rebecca Lewis-Streatch via email; rstreatch@thepeoplebank.com or apply directly on line.

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

We encourage you to visit our website regularly to stay up-to-date on new career opportunities.