Yearly Archives: 2022

Industry Outreach Intern

MIRARCO Mining Innovation

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is
funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program
can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-
development-stream
Who is eligible?
· Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new
career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.
· Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the
2020 Mandate.
· Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
· Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
· Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Sudbury, Ontario
Salary: This full-time position is funded by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and
MIRARCO at a rate of $45k/year + benefits
Role Description
Industry outreach
• research sector stakeholders and create and maintain a contact/leads list
• create communications documents for targeted clients
• preparation of presentation materials
• coordinate and attend client meetings
• minute and follow up on client meeting
Assist in development of marketing plan and support materials
• assist CEO in development of marketing plan
• create marketing support materials for each research area
• assist in update and upkeep of corporate website
• develop communications/social media plan and execute
• assist with commercialization planning and research
• help prepare speeches and press releases for press conferences and
announcements
Networking at targeted events
• planning for and attendance at industry events including the Goodman Gold
Challenge
• present as required to industry clients on MIRARCO developments at networking
events
• attend trade shows and support trade show activities (booth, presentations, etc.)
• attend press conferences in support of CEO
Administrative support
• General admin duties (answering phone, greeting visitors)
• Help coordinate Board of Directors Meetings, minutes and correspondence
• Logistics for MIRARCO including conferences
• Manage MIRACO Training matrix
• Assist with joint health and safety committee
• Assist with HR tasks as required
The ideal candidate would have a degree in business, marketing, science, or engineering. They
should have some experience with marketing and/or business development. They need to
have strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills and the ability to
network and some understanding of the mining industry. Bilingualism is an asset.
Deadline for applications is March 25th , 2022 at 4:00 pm
Please email applications to: [email protected]
This Opportunity is Proudly Supported by: NOHFC

Project Coordinator

Patrick Mechanical Limited

We are pleased to offer the full-time permanent position of Project Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

-Document Control for Project Manager
-Assist Project Manager with any estimating or quoting requirements
-Follow up with customers to schedule additional work as required
-Follow up with customers regarding recommendations, planning, change orders
-Field complaints, resolve where able, attend to as required
-Meet with customers when required to review contracts, any issues that may require attention
-Liaise with purchasing regarding parts/requirements
-Liaise with sales to organize jobs. Includes but not limited to creating work orders, reviewing quotes to ensure complete information is included, and finding/creating/adding checklists/inspections as required.
-Help prepare contracts and negotiate changes to contracts with Engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Requirements:

-Civil or Mechanical Technology program and/or equivalent experience
-5 + years experience in Project Coordinating
-Engineering background considered an asset
-Training will be provided, will primarily be in the field
-Experience in Microsoft Project or other estimating software, Take-off packages, project management
-Strong communication, math, writing, computer and reading skills.
-Excellent team player who supports continuous development
-Customer service oriented
**A STRONG commitment to SAFETY**

Assistant Accountant

Patrick Mechanical Limited

The Assistant Accountant supervises and reviews important financial reports for publication, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. The assistant to controller assists with maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Responsibilities & Duties

-Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
-Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
-Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data;
-Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
-Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
-Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
-Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
-Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
-Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
-Manager and maintains Shared Services helping by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
-Maintains Shared Services by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
-Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
-Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
-Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requires Knowledge & Awareness of Following Tasks

-Managing Processes
-Financial Software
-Developing Standards
-Audit, Accounting
-Corporate Finance
-Tracking Budget Expenses

Financial Skills

-Analyzing Information
-Developing Budgets
-Performance Management
-Degree as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant. They may also possess advanced certification such as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Government Financial Manager.

TSSA QA/QC Coordinator

Patrick Mechanical Limited

We are currently seeking a QA/QC Coordinator. If you carry these qualifications and want to join a challenging work environment with an employer who supports continuous learning, we look forward to hearing from you.

Patrick Mechanical Ltd. is a Sudbury based mechanical contracting company founded in 1989. Over the years, we have established ourselves in the industrial, commercial, and institutional contracting fields. Our specialties include mechanical contracting, custom steel fabrication, plumbing, heating, process piping, millwright, and related services.

Patrick Mechanical is a growing, dynamic, and innovative mechanical company with an extensive fleet of skilled workers allowing us to offer services all over Northern Ontario. We are loyal to our customers, providing efficient and cost-effective products and services.

We are pleased to offer the full-time permanent position of QA/QC Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

-Approve incoming materials, in-process production and finished products by confirming specifications;
-Experience working with TSSA Standards;
-Conduct visual and measurement tests and communicate required adjustments;
-Assist in project startup from a QA/QC standpoint. (i.e. Generation of ITP’s with respect to project specifications, assist in managing onsite quality and audit ongoing projects in order to ensure that they’re operating within the clients expectations
-Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, technical specifications, drawings and any installation procedures as defined in the inspection and test plans;
-Issue reports such as corrective actions, non-conformances and observations as required;
-Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements;
-Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system;
-Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventative actions;
-Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities;
-Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers;
-Responsible for document management system for ISO, CWB and TSSA qualifications; Prepare and successfully execute all quality related audits (ie. TSSA compliance Audit, ISO Audit)
-Manage QA related assists such as pressure gauge calibration, PRV’s, etc.

Qualifications:

-Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience;
-Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
-Familiarity with ISO & TSSA regulations
-Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases
-Good verbal/written communication skills, positive attitude, ability to demonstrate effort to make improvements to job-related processes
-Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment;
-Good attention to detail and results oriented
-Strong sense of teamwork.

Bike Builder / Mechanic

Adventure365

Company Overview

We’re locally owned and operated, specialty ski, bike and run shop; we pride ourselves on offering the absolute best customer service both within our store and within the community.

Who are YOU?

You’re bright, energetic and love people, with a passion for Skiing, Biking and/or Running. You love to share your passion for an active lifestyle both within the store and within the community.

We’re looking for someone like you. While we are incredibly passionate about making everyday an adventure, we are even more passionate about our people. We don’t just offer jobs; we offer exciting, challenging and rewarding careers.

We Currently Have an Opening for a Bike Builder / Mechanic

Looking to turn your job into an Adventure? This hands-on position allows you to work on bike, ski, and snow equipment every day. Adventure365 seeks an innovative, energetic and focused individual to serve as its Shop Technician.

If you are an individual who is passionate about cycling, have strong mechanical skills for all types of bicycles and enjoys working directly with people, this position is for you. We are looking for someone who is stoked on bicycles and the lifestyle that is riding bicycles, whether it be on gravel country roads, bikepacking, riding single track, or just to and from your favourite local spots in the city! The ideal candidate will provide high-quality bike builds, repairs and maintenance as well as guidance, advice and exceptional customer service. You contribute to a positive work culture by helping to mentor and train sales staff about bike repair processes and procedures. You love to stay current on industry products and trends (in fact, you get a bit nerdy with it), and demonstrate exceptional product knowledge.

Role

As a Bike Builder / Mechanic, your primary responsibility is handling operations of the store’s service department, ensuring safety standards are met and providing extraordinary customer service.

Serve as a professional & knowledgeable resource to customers.
Maintain equipment and ensuring a clean, secure and safe work environment
Assist in the ordering of parts inventory.
Receive shipments & restock inventory.
Benefits and Perks

Competitive pay with a sliding scale based on experience, with opportunities to earn more.
Flexible Schedule
Rewarding sales incentives
Discount on products/services
Access to Demo the Newest Equipment
Lots of learning opportunities from our brands.
A work hard, play hard work atmosphere.
Group Benefits Plan available for FT Team Members, to include, medical, dental, prescription eyewear, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Willing to train the appropriate candidate

Confined Space Attendant

Workforce Inc.

We are searching for dedicated individuals for Confined Space Attendant positions to fill the needs of our clients.

Why is this a great opportunity?

· Certification provided
· OT available (after 8 hours weekly and on weekends)
· Great way to get industrial experience
· Surface project work

Key responsibilities:

·Understand the nature of the hazards that may be found inside the particular confined space and training to recognize signs, symptoms, and behavioral effects that workers in the confined space could experience

·Monitor the confined space and surrounding area and be on the lookout for dangerous conditions

·Remain outside the confined space and do no other work which may interfere with the primary duty of monitoring the workers inside the confined space

·Maintain constant two-way communication with the workers in the confined space.

·Order the immediate evacuation if a potential hazard, not already controlled for, is detected

·Call for emergency assistance immediately if an emergency develops

·Be immediately available to provide non-entry emergency assistance when needed

Key qualifications:

·Experience working as a confined space attendant is an asset
·Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time
·Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety-focused environment

Schedule: 12-hour shifts; 24/7 availability preferred for the duration of the project

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Junior Financial Accountant

HARD-LINE

Job Summary
The Junior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and assisting with accounting and reporting activities. Responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger as well as processing accounts receivable payables, credit cards and assisting in the preparation of annual working papers for external review.

Key Areas of Responsibilities and Associated Duties
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions. This includes:
o Prepare invoicing, reviewing billing packages and ensure completeness and accuracy of transactions.
o Ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
o Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
o Process accounts payable invoices and record payments.
o Coordinate with the Payroll Administrator the recording of employee payments through accounts payable.
• Record transactions including capital asset additions, depreciation, accruals, recurring items, and adjustments.
• Prepare and record journal entries and post subledger transactions.
• Enter, verify, and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable and bank statements.
• Follow up and resolve unusual or long-standing reconciling items.
• Assist with the completion of year-end processes and the preparation of a year-end file including working papers for external review.
• Serve as back-up for administrative functions such as answering Hard-Line phone calls.
• Serve as back-up for various finance and bookkeeping tasks.
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation through an organized system of filing.
• Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations, and solve problems.
• Perform clerical duties such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• College diploma in a related field (i.e. accounting, business administration) considered an asset.
• Minimum 1 years’ working experience in accounting.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment would be considered an asset.
• Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude.
• Highly conscientious, along with an energetic and mature approach to their work.

Core Competencies
• Perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Respond quickly to emerging opportunities or risks.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization.
• Conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks with attention to detailed work.
• Knowledge of accounting and internal control systems.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
• Interacts with management, colleagues and clients
• General office setting
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computers and peripherals
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed and instructed by management.

STEM Specialist – Northwest Expansion

Science North

STEM Specialist – Northwest Expansion
One each Kenora and Thunder Bay
$47,300 per year

Science North is seeking a Science Technology Engineering and Math Specialist to work with the Project Lead and Senior Community and Indigenous Engagement Liaison on engaging the community in workshops, stakeholder sessions and surveys to help foster support and input from the community as a whole. The successful candidate will work with the Northwest Expansion Project team to support and foster strategic partnerships and networks and deliver pop-up information sessions around the city and region.

The STEM Specialist will be a key member of the Education and Northern Programs team and the Northwest Expansion team, leading and supporting programs and initiatives out of our Thunder Bay and Kenora offices respectively.

They will
• Work with the NW Expansion Steering Committee to organize community engagement sessions;
• Nurture and grow strategic partnerships and networks to create an environment and appetite for fundraising for a science centre and build funder relationships across Northwestern Ontario at a broad level;
• Support the work required for the expansion project and work with the project team and consultants to follow through on actions as determined throughout the contract

The successful candidate will work a variety of audiences, actively communicate and promote Science North programs and deliver quality, educational and informal science experiences throughout the North West. Successful candidates will have experience working with a variety of audiences, experience in program development and delivery and will be science focused with a formal background and/or equivalent experience in science, education and/or related field. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a willingness to travel and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities. The position also requires a current (less than 3 months) criminal background check and a valid driver’s licence reflecting a 3-year safe driving record.

This is a contract opportunity to December 31st, 2022 (with possibility for extension) at a salary of $47,300 per year. Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for success. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is a registered charity
Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.