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Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance and concrete products and sales.  Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity.  For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

Responsibilities include:

• Follow all site safety rules, JSAs, and safe work procedures
• Complete all training assigned by PACL
• Properly use all required PPE for sandblast, painting and on site operations
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings
• Follow all PACL procedures and practices
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and inspections on required equipment
• Set up and operate blasting equipment
• Prepare steel and other substrates in accordance with SSPC / AMPP standards
• Verify substrate cleanliness and profile using appropriate gauges
• Mix and apply coatings as per manufacturer’s data sheets
• Perform quality assurance checks on coatings and record findings
• Identify and correct application defects
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored properly
• Work as a respectful and effective member of the team
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule
• Follow direction from the Field Supervisor or Foreman
• Maintain consistent production while meeting quality and safety standards
• Be a positive representative on PACL while travelling or on site

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation abilities
• First Aid Certification
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed
• Sandblast and coatings experience preferred
• NACE / AMPP certification preferred

Schedule:

This Role will primarily be at remote job sites but work in the office may be required. Hours on Site: 11 hr per day; 77 hr per week; 2 week in-2 weeks out Rotation; 40 hr per week while in Saskatoon office.

Please send a copy of your resume and credentials to apply@pointsathabasca.ca

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance and concrete products and sales.  Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity.  For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of technicians to complete projects in a safe and efficient manner;
• Prepare steel and other substrates in accordance with SSPC standards;
• Apply coatings as per manufacturer’s specifications;
• Perform quality assurance tasks;
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures;
• Perform work in a professional manner;
• Experiences in servant leadership style;
• Follow and enforce all site specific HSE plans, JSA’s and safe work procedures;
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to PACL and client safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas to support operational efficiency and hazard control.
• Verify proper use of all sandblast and paint personal protective equipment.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and hazard assessments.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of abrasives, coatings, solvents, and waste.
• Review detailed work plans in alignment with client’s workface planning requirements.
• Assign tasks to maintain overall execution plans, schedules and quality targets.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate onsite coatings team to ensure safe and efficient completion of daily tasks.
• Conduct inspections of substrates and coatings to verify compliance with quality standards; identify and resolve deficiencies.
• Ensure surface preparation meets SSPC / AMPP standards.
• Ensure crew competency and proper training has been provided.
• Ability to train and mentor workers on techniques and procedures.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of all sandblast and paint equipment.
• Verify completion of daily preventative maintenance and coordinate equipment repairs.
• Ensure compliance with coating manufacturer specifications.
• Confirm correct storage of coatings and materials.
• Complete daily field reports.
• Concise communication with both site superintendents and coatings manager. Relaying progress, delays, and issues to project management.
• Document non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Participate in planning meetings and inspections.
• Support audits and client walk-downs.
• Oversee coatings material inventory, including tracking, forecasting, and coordinating material orders to ensure adequate supply, minimize waste, and support efficient field execution.
• Minimize downtime due to weather or equipment issues.
• Be a positive representative on PACL while travelling or on site.

Qualifications:

• Sandblast and coatings experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and documentation abilities.
• First Aid Certification.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed.
• Nace / AMPP Certification preferred.
• Formal leadership training is preferred.

Schedule:

This Role will primarily be at remote job sites but work in the office may be required. Hours on Site: 11 hr per day; 77 hr per week; 2 week in-2 weeks out Rotation; 40 hr per week while in Saskatoon office.

Please send a copy of your resume and credentials to apply@pointsathabasca.ca

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal-owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance, and concrete products and sales. Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete, and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project, and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the entire project life cycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and delivery. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing project plans, tracking progress, managing resources and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills and a proven track record of successful project management.

Applicants must have at least 5 years’ experience running projects.

Qualifications:

Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree and 3-5 years of experience in project administration, estimating and field administration.

Please email resume and copies of credentials to apply@pointsathabasca.ca

Benefits:

Company savings program

Company health care plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Points Athabasca is a progressive, fast-growing Aboriginal-owned general contracting company with an impressive portfolio of high-quality construction projects in industrial construction, skilled workforce supply, commercial construction, road building and maintenance, and concrete products and sales. Since its inception in 1999, Points Athabasca has held true to its vision, proudly building capacity and regional prosperity. For Points Athabasca, projects are not just about wood, concrete, and steel – the best projects are about the people involved. We believe in building beyond the project, and our track record of success in partnering with local communities has made a lasting impact on the communities in which we work.

This position is located at our Head Office in Saskatoon.

We are looking for an experienced construction professional to join our team as an Estimator. This successful candidate will work within the estimating department at PACL, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, and be a part of estimates from the initiation to project review stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help to ensure all estimates are detailed, clear, and informed.
• Participate in the handover of projects from estimating department to execution teams.
• Write estimate go/no-go reports for management review.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Refer to previous projects of similar nature for cost comparison and build new estimates in a way that can be referred to for future estimates.
• Review prepared estimates with relevant parties before obtaining required signatures and clearance to submit.
• Coordinate with team and client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the project before award and/or handover.
• Establish and work within existing costing methodologies and references for quick and accurate costing where possible.
• Track all deliverables and due dates regarding projects in the estimating stages.
• Assist in analyzing lost quotes.
• Identify and select highly qualified subcontractors and solicit competitive pricing for tenders.
• Conduct thorough analysis of tender drawings. Comment on the design, scheduling, possible cost savings and potential construction problems.
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal, tender walk, conferences and site visits.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain detailed estimating log.
• Answer technical specification questions regarding attachments.
• Ensure estimating email and estimating department correspondence is timely and accurate.
• Contribute to project close-out meetings.
• Create initial project schedules.
• Identify and quantify cost factors such as labor, material and time requirements and prepares estimate for each project.
• Consult with Customer and project team to determine scope, specifications, compliances, application, etc.
• Handover preliminary resource, equipment, and material requirements to execution teams after award.
• Maintain good relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Over 2 years’ experience working in a Project Coordinator or Project Manager role for an industrial contractor or over 5 years’ experience working for a general commercial contractor. 
• General familiarity with a variety of construction fields, materials and equipment.
• Training for or directly related to estimating is an asset as are industry certifications.
• Engineering Degree, Technical Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
• Proficient in the use of Bluebeam (or similar), Excel, Microsoft Office/Project, etc.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge is required.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 drivers’ license.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada, have permanent residency or have a valid work permit (valid for at least one year).  Please note that we do not sponsor candidates for employment.

Benefits:

Company saving program

Company health care plan

Paid time off