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Hi Signs is a commercial custom sign manufacturer focused on high-end wayfinding systems and large scale signage projects such as pylon and monument signs for commercial, industrial and retail clients. Hi Signs offers design, fabrication and installation of signage from our 53,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Edmonton. Tons of great benefits included such as frequent staff lunches, social events, GoAsAGroup.com Ticket Discounts and more!
We are currently seeking some Shop Hands/General Labourers for the summer with possible long term employment.
Job Description
Working within a warehouse / shop environment, this position is responsible for the following tasks:
• Handle Materials – within the shop and outdoors as required
• Post Pounding, Sign Layup
• Operate Basic Hand Tools and Powered Hand Tools. i.e. Drills, Disc Grinders etc if needed
• Perform Housekeeping Duties
• Perform work safely and follow established work procedures
• To not abuse equipment and report equipment that requires servicing or repair
• Perform General Tasks as assigned by Supervisor
Required Skills:
• Class 5 License
• Good communications skills;
• Well-organized and proven ability to problem solve;
• Ability to work autonomously while but also as a team
Considered an Asset:
• Experience working in a Sign Shop an asset
• Experience working in a warehouse and with material also an asset
We want to push the limits on fabrication with complex geometric shaped designs and current architecture. In this position you will work with the projects team, customers and production team to design many types of architectural & electrical signage, and wayfinding maps. You will create detailed proofs, city sign packages for permits and create production files.
CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHOWCASE THEIR PORTFOLIO via PDF, WEBSITE OR VIDEO.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Must be proficient in working in PC platform with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, CAD Tools
- Prior sign, exhibit, architecture, and /or industrial design-related experience is a plus.
- Technical aptitude to read and comprehend architectural drawings, blueprints, and various construction schedules is a plus.
- Working knowledge of sign fabrication techniques and materials with the ability to generate detailed and accurate production documents to be used in manufacturing is a plus, but will train.
- Great communication skills are necessary to work on projects from inception to completion in a friendly, collaborative, fast-paced and quality-driven team environment.
Your target customers are:
- Heavy road construction companies.
- Public works departments.
- Cities, towns, and counties.
- Civil engineering firms.
- Paving companies.
- Government bids and tender lists.
Required Skills:
- Major accounts management & sales experience.
- Strong sales qualification and closing techniques.
- Ability to identify and access key decision makers.- Strong technical & computer skills.
- Comfort with cold calling and introducing yourself using 'warm' sales leads.
- Class 5 Driver's with Clean Driver's Abstract.
Considered an Asset:
- Prior Industry Experience in Traffic or Safety.
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Sales or Management.
Our vision of the ideal Account Manager has the following qualities;
- Prompt replies and follow-ups (same day).
- Clear communication between the client and internal departments (Art, Permits, Production).
- Effective time management and scheduling of appointments.
- Focused on seeing a project through from start to finish (strong focus on completion).
- Self driven, motivated and positive attitude!
- Always learning new skills, focus on technical knowledge and self-improvement.
- Proficient technical skills with typing over 40 words per minute.
- Constantly updates the CRM software on a daily basis.
Your target customers are:
- Commercial/retail/industrial building owners and managers of multi-tenant properties.
- Mid-size to large construction companies.
- Property developers and large home builders.
- Engineering and architecture firms.
- Design and marketing agencies.
- Government bids and tender lists (schools, hospitals, universities, etc.)
Qualifications and Skills
- Major accounts management & sales experience.
- Signage and graphics experience.
- Strong sales qualification and closing techniques.
- Ability to network with business owners and executives.
- Strong technical & computer skills.
- Comfort with cold calling and introducing yourself using 'warm' sales leads.
- Class 5 Driver's with Clean Driver's Abstract.
Considered an Asset:
- Prior Industry Experience.
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Sales or Management.
We use 2 part pain systems. Sanding, prepping, minor filling, and bondo work experience is necessary
Main Duties:
- Clean and Prepare Surfaces
- Prepare Paints
- Apply Paint
- Clean Work Area
- Maintain Equipment
- Bondo Work
- Sanding Surfaces
Qualifications:
- Experience in automotive or industrial equipment painting
- Experience wet painting using a gun
- Ability to differentiate between colors
- Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions
- Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment
- Ability to work with all levels of employees
Pay is dependent on experience, with a great benefit package. Hours are from 7 am- 3:30 pm
Accounts Receivable is responsible for hands-on accounting activities and specific processing in the Accounts Receivable cycle. This position also entails creating and sending invoices based on work orders.
Key Accountability/Responsibilities
- Process regular daily/weekly invoicing run, in accordance with established deadlines
- Process payment certificates and statutory declarations
- Maintain under 90 day account aging under minimum expected thresholds
- Monthly reporting on invoiced amounts
- Monthly ad-hoc reporting as required
- Assist with project closeout procedures
- Attend weekly review meetings with onsite personnel
- Maintain tracking spreadsheets
- Prepare reports for individual projects
- Perform additional assignments, as required / directed
- Adhere to and enforce all company and Accounting policies and procedures
- Call for collections and systemize collection processes
Skills and Knowledge
- Post-secondary certificate in Accounting related field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
- 3-5 years of direct work experience in accounts payable and / or accounts receivable
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Able to maintain filing systems, databases, and basic diary / minutes management
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated relationship building and teamwork skills
- Solid judgement and critical thinking skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Strong customer-service orientation
Welder Fabricators will work on projects both big and small within the sign industry. A Welder Fabricator may be involved in the creation of new structures or objects or may be hired to repair existing ones.
Applicants must have experience with non-ferrous metals (stainless steel, aluminum, copper etc).
Main Duties
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
- Laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding metals to create signs and sign cabinets
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment
- Operate metal straightening and bending machine (shear and brake)
- Use other tools such as grinders, cutters, files
Qualifications & Skills:
- Red Seal Certification
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Ability to lift 70-150 lbs
- Must be experienced welding stainless, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals
- Knowledge of light gauge steel and custom fabrication
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, customers and team-members
As a production manager, you'll oversee the warehouse and production process, coordinating all production activities and operations. You'll make sure goods and services are produced safely, cost-effectively and on time and that they meet the required quality standards.
Main Duties
- Plan and draw up a production schedule
- Decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
- Select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
- Set the quality standards
- Ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
- Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
- Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
- Organize the repair of any damaged equipment
- Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients
- Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
- Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
- Work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
- Collate and analyze data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
- Supervise and motivate a team of workers
- Review worker performance and identify training needs.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in production management
- College diploma or University degree in a related discipline;
- Knowledge of quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's);
- Industry related work experience, especially in production, procurement and logistics would be considered an asset;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment;
- Lean manufacturing/5S training an asset
- Experience in the sign industry an asset
- Knowledge of equipment, facilities, standards, techniques, policies, and processes.
We are looking for someone who understands the culture within an organization over 50+ employees. This position is for a dynamic, motivational, risk-taker professional with high energy, who will drive HR initiatives building a strong cohesion in our team, creating an awesome workplace.
Main Duties:
- HR Management:
- Identify, develop and implement key HR initiatives that will substantially enhance the success of our business, including:
- Recruiting and Onboarding: Manage full-cycle recruitment, from identifying and addressing talent requirements to onboarding new hires, always looking to further improve the candidate journey.
- Training and Development: Work with managers to identify training requirements and design development opportunities to enable all team members to grow in their roles and careers.
- Employee Relations: Provide proactive employee relations to employees at all levels of the organization from c-suite to independent contractors, including acting as a trusted HR advisor to management in order to build and maintain a high performing and engaged team.
- HR Administration: Responsible for compensation management, vacation tracking, administration of benefits, record keeping and maintenance of team member files and other related documents.
- Programs, Policies and Processes: Develop, administer and revise HR policies and programs based on a solid understanding of employment standards and laws.
Culture:
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve our team member experience. Assess current programs and propose innovative ways to improve existing ones.
- Monitor and track team member engagement through our pulse survey platform, developing ways to increase scores if necessary.
- Plan and organize the company’s internal events and social calendar (off-sites, team building events, in-office events, lunch ‘n learns, sporting events, holiday party, etc. manage and administer the company’s culture/events budget.
Qualifications:
- 3-4+ years of HR Generalist experience
- Diploma, degree or equivalent in Human Resources an asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Proven ability to embrace change and adversity in a rapidly growing and changing environment; previous experience in managing and driving change efforts is preferred
Main Duties:
- Develop relevant content topics to reach the company’s target customers
- Manage, collaborate, and develop marketing and video assets and creatives that meet our marketing objectives.
- Using proper lighting and photography techniques, provide edited photos of our projects and products
- Take projects from research, storyboard and creative stages all the way to realization.
- Prepare and submit design drafts for approval.
- Coordinate to post aspects of production for print, audio-visual, or electronic materials (web, digital screens)
- Filming, editing, and uploading footage to communication channels as needed.
- Designing, sourcing, and licensing required visual elements for video projects.
- Maintaining videography and photography equipment and ensuring that equipment is accounted for at all times.
- Ensure management is informed and up-to-date on the status and progress of various projects and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities.
Qualifications
- Degree/diploma in related field, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 2+ years of photo and video experience is an asset.
- Proficient with Final Cut, Premier, or other video editing software is necessary.
- Knowledge of After Effects /Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
- Fluent in operation of DSLR cameras
- Strong oral/written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail
Working within a collaborative environment, this position is responsible for the following tasks:
- Design and conceptualize sign programs and projects from freestanding pylons to wayfinding programs.
- Create production proofs and production files for fabrication.
- Ensure all artwork is accurate and meets project requirements.
Required Skills:
- Three years experience in a graphic design environment;
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe CS (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop);
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in graphic design;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- Strong creative and innovative skills;
- Well-organized and proven ability to problem solve;
- Detail oriented and;
- Ability to work autonomously and juggle multiple high priority clients/projects.
Considered an Asset:
- Experience working on signage and wayfinding programs;
- Ability to read architectural plans;
- CAD experience and/or SketchUp;
- Knowledge and understanding of building codes and accessibility standards.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with top client segments.
- Manage all aspects of the project.
- Work with the internal Salesman, Production Manager and Install Technicians to develop and monitor the project schedule.
- Develop recovery strategies when the project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
- Resolve project disputes in a timely manner.
- Work with the accounting department to ensure project accounting is accurate and timely.
- Chair relevant consultant/owner project meetings and effectively communicates status of project.
- Process all change orders and accurately communicate changes to all departments.
- Supervise and train any project personnel.
- Manage and participate in tender closings with assistance of estimating and sales.
Qualifications and Skills
- 3-5 years of Project Management experience.
- University or college diploma in a relevant construction/engineering program.
- Excellent computer skills using Scheduling and Project Management software.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent relationship building skills with strong focus on client relationships.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Proven creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel to designated job sites.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and account managers.
- Manage all aspects of the project alongside the PM.
- Work with the internal Account Managers, Production Manager and Install Technicians to develop and monitor the project schedule.
- Develop recovery strategies when the project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
- Resolve project disputes in a timely manner.
- Work with the accounting department to ensure project accounting is accurate and timely.
- Co-Chair relevant consultant/owner project meetings and effectively communicates status of project.
- Process all change orders and accurately communicate changes to all departments.
- Supervise and train any project personnel.
- Manage and participate in tender closings with assistance of estimating and sales.
Qualifications and Skills
- 3+ years of Project Management experience.
- University or college diploma in a relevant construction/engineering program would be an asset.
- Excellent computer skills using Scheduling and Project Management software.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent relationship building skills with strong focus on client relationships.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Proven creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel to designated job sites.
Experience in all aspects of sign installation and service is an asset but we are willing to train. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are a must as well as having a very strong commitment to safety and quality. You must be able to work independently but also as an effective member of our team, contributing strongly to the overall goals of the company and the good of each team member. Any applicants must also be highly dependable, punctual, responsible, and have a clean drivers abstract. Individuals must take pride in their work, overcome obstacles, work as a team, and have fun!
Qualifications and Skills:
- Certifications such as First Aid, Electrical Training, Fall Arrest are not required but are a definite asset
- A Class 5 licence (Air Brakes endorsement is an asset)
- Boom Truck Operation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Mechanical skills and problem solving abilities
- Comfortable with heights and working in outdoor weather conditions
- The ability to travel in and around Edmonton and surrounding area
- Normal Installer work hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm but some over time (including weekends), out of town work, and occasional night work is required. Rate of pay will be depending on experience. Please send your resume and cover letter.
Rentals technician is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of rental traffic units.
- Mechanical aptitude is required.
- Strong problem solving ability.
- Prepare company product for shipping to various customers and receipt of goods.
- Package goods to ship and prepare shipping documents.
- Able to operate a forklift.
- Other duties as determined by supervisor/management.
- Reports to Logistics & Rentals Supervisor.
- CSA approved footwear mandatory
Scope:
This role is responsible for obtaining requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders, responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders, delivery of materials to meet customer order requirements, verification of receipt of items and maintenance of stock inventory levels within approved guidelines. Also responsible for creating and maintaining purchasing policies and procedures in coordination with senior management.
Specific Accountabilities:
- Assist and facilitate Estimating, Project Managers, Sales, Fabrication, Production & accounting with all and any issues as required.
- Ensure strategic purchasing is maximized through proper inventory management.
- Double check purchase amounts to estimates, and final invoices.
- Purchase BOM items based on Price & lead time
- Develop and qualify new suppliers.
- Maintain and improve relationship with current supply chain.
- Maintain and develop supply chain buying lists.
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
- Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
- Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Qualifications & Skills:
- University degree or technical diploma in relevant field
- PMAC or APICS designation not required, but preferred
- 3-5 years of procurement experience within large scale custom manufacturing
- Experience with commodity & category items listed above
- Experience reading/interpreting engineering drawings
- Ability to read and work with a Bill of Material (BoM)
- Possess effective communication (verbal and written) with strong customer service skills
- Demonstrated understanding of extended supply chain
- Interpret and apply department policies and procedures
- Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications
- Solid technical skills with ERP, database
- Communicate with co-workers to provide and receive direction
Working with the Marketing Manager, the Social Media Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and monitoring our Social Media strategy in order to increase brand awareness, improve Marketing efforts and increase sales.
Main Duties
- Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
- Manage and oversee social media content
- Measure the success of social media campaigns
- Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies
- Use social media marketing tools such as Hootsuite
- Work with designers to ensure content is appealing
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Product Development teams
- Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
- Report to Marketing Manager
Qualifications:
- Degree is Marketing or relevant field
- Experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role
- Social Media Strategist using social media for brand awareness and impressions
- Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media best practices
- Understanding of social media analytics/metrics
- Excellent multitasking skills
- Great leadership skills
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Main Duties:
- Participate and develop budgets for the branch while controlling and managing costs
- Managing and working with the operations team to ensure the dispatch, safety functions and maintenance functions are successful.
- Leading and directing the billing / administrative team to ensure customers are being correctly invoiced and serviced
- Ensure drivers and trucks are dispatched effectively
- Ensure the dispatch, safety and maintenance functions are successful
- Managing stock control and inventory checks.
- Executing safety policy and programs
- Demonstrating and guiding the team to deliver exemplary customer service and tenant relations
- Building relationships with vendors and supervising timeliness, costs and quality of vendor work
- Supervising all personnel, including maintenance, administration, customer service, and leasing associates
- Developing and refining systems and processes to optimize property operations
- Reporting to Senior Management, work with Head Office for compliance
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in a related discipline is an asset.
- 3+ years' experience in Operations Management (warehousing, distribution, inventory control, human resources).
- Proven ability to problem-solve and think creatively to develop unique and effective solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Proven ability to cultivate an engaging team culture.
- Desire to actively innovate, change and improve processes on a daily basis.
- Experience in the Sign Industry an asset
As GM, you will provide leadership and vision as well as additional business unit responsibilities. You will be accountable for ensuring proper operational controls, procedures, and systems within the company. You will be accountable for obtaining the performance objectives of the organization including revenue growth, profitability, cash generation, customer satisfaction, technology development, operational improvements, and talent development
Main Duties
- Have full management responsibility for all business operations (P&L)
- Ensure tight control is maintained over business performance and that operating management responds quickly and effectively to any problems or adverse trends
- Review current value propositions, and operating plans and agree on the immediate and mid-term courses of action to be pursued.
- Identify, lead and engage in key business development activities which drive mid to longer term sustainable growth in revenue such as geographic and target market expansion, new product development and introduction, etc.
- Have accountability for establishing and meeting commitments for market driven lead-times and on-time deliveries.
- Proactively resolve technical, people, and production issues to ensure success of the team and consistent production of products
- Provide professional management, administration, and supervisory services.
- Ensure regulatory adherence at all levels of operation
- Coordinate activity between department supervisors to ensure operational function while planning and establishing work schedules and production sequences to meet production goals
- Assess ongoing regulatory suitability and functionality of all facility processes and procedures - establish Quality Assurance
- Assist in conflict resolution at all appropriate levels within the facility
- Support and nurture a team environment, identify gaps and weaknesses and allocate human resources accordingly
- Complete all required documentation using good documentation practices
- Identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve performance to achieve organizational goals and objectives - Up to and including delegation, monitoring, and adjudication of projects, initiatives, and staff
- Proven ability to develop and implement new strategies in a competitive business environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business (or equivalent)
- Ability to establish excellent business relationships with key suppliers, clients, business associates and stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize tasks and use time effectively in order to set action plans to achieve business targets
- Ability to create a positive, safe and productive team atmosphere
- Project management delegation an asset
- Sign shop experience an asset
A purchaser is responsible for coordinating purchases of various products and services for their company. They order supplies, inventory, equipment, and services for all departments in the company. They also have to ensure that they are keeping costs under control while not sacrificing quality in the items and services they buy. They submit purchase orders in accordance with their company's policies and also verify that the order has been placed and that delivery has occurred. They also reconcile shipments, manifests, back-ordered items, and damaged items, and they also follow through with the supplier to correct any discrepancies. A purchaser must also maintain a database of vendor contacts and also constantly be on the lookout for new suppliers that may be able to more effectively supply a product or service than an existing supplier. A purchase also acts as a liaison between their department and all other departments in the company, and they may also be responsible for conducting necessary background checks to allow vendors access to the company. In addition to the above duties, a purchaser also has to maintain accurate records of all transactions with suppliers, answer phones, and schedule meetings with vendor representatives as needed. Due to the nature of their job, familiarity with computers is a necessity, specifically with word processing and spreadsheet applications. A familiarity with the Internet is also crucial, as more and more business is being conducted online. It is also crucial that a purchaser be able to multitask and adjust their workflow as needed and to work without direct supervision.
Purchaser Tasks
- Procure and contract for goods and services in a specific industry.
- Take corrective action when defective goods are received.
- Inventory existing property and conduct audits.
- Test and evaluate sample products, draw up and approve requisitions, and ensure adequate supply.
- Research and identify vendors, and negotiate to achieve desired quality, price, and timetables.