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NorLand Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses make Anything. Possible. for over 65 years!

BEL Contracting has excelled in civil contracting across Western Canada, focusing on underground utility and road construction. Our expertise spans transportation and infrastructure projects for provincial, municipal, and private clients, ensuring quality through safety, efficiency, and budget adherence. We offer tailored construction solutions, including planning, design services, grading, excavating, culvert and utility installations.

We are currently looking for Civil Gradeperson to join our team for exciting Infrastructure projects in and around the Lower Mainland (Vancouver Area) of BC. There is no camp work/live out (LOA) available at this time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reading drawings and preparing notes to lay various municipal pipe types and systems
• Understanding offset layout and cut sheets provided by subcontracted survey companies
• Maintaining, checking, and transporting survey instruments
• Communicating effectively with pipe crew to set pipe or elements correctly
• Keeping notes to record installation details and accurately transposing all of those as built drawings (neatly)
• Staying two steps ahead with preparation for the upcoming operation
• Attending and being an active participant in all mandatory safety meetings
• Following instructions and operating as a productive member of a high functioning team
• Working independently, as well as part of a team
• Being punctual and having excellent attendance

Qualifications:

• Can switch to bulk earthworks and road building when required
• Experience with GPS systems is an asset
• Safety knowledge and experience in the construction industry
• Valid drivers license required, and your own transportation
• Certifications an asset: First Aid, Confined Space, Utility Locating, Rigging, etc.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of team; Good work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Able to lift up to 50lbs periodically throughout a full work shift
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing

This is a Unionized position with LiUNA! Local 1611 Construction & Specialized Workers’ Union. This position will earn Union wages and will have access to extended Union healthcare and benefits, a Union-sponsored pension plan, and additional training through the Training Plan.

Expected hourly rate: Unionized wage range for this position is $37.98 – $48.64 per hour (wage subject to negotiation based on candidate’s experience), plus 12% vacation/statutory holiday pay

Only candidates who are most qualified for the position will be contacted.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices.

NorLand Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses have been making Anything. Possible. for over 65 years!

LNS Services, part of NorLand Limited, is a Mechanical Construction/Engineering firm. We are looking for a CWB Certified Field Welder for Industrial Construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret welding procedure specifications from blueprints
• Operate Manual/semi auto and full auto welding equipment
• Weld structural steel and be able to follow NDT requirements
• Heavy equipment repairs on large excavators, dozers, and loader buckets
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Ability to adhere to quality control systems

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Industrial construction and/or a recognized equivalent International Trade Qualification combined with education, designations, and Red Seal certification is required
• Must have valid CWB-SMAW
• Class 5 License is not required, but considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn
• Excellent time management, prioritization, multitasking and extent of skills and competencies required to achieve the goals of the position

Expected Wage: Wage starting $50.62 per hour (wage subject to negotiation based on candidate’s experience)

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices.

NorLand Limited is a group of specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses have been making Anything. Possible. for over 65 years!

LNS Services is an industrial construction and maintenance contractor that delivers value-added engineering, project management, and construction services to materials-handling, manufacturing, forestry, and other industrial and commercial sectors. We primarily install and maintain machinery and related structural steel work for bulk material terminals, container ports and heavy industrial manufacturing plants – mostly within the Lower Mainland.

We are looking for a Field Millwright for Industrial Construction & Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment
• Repair, maintain, build and/or dismantle industrial equipment and machinery servicing bulk material terminals, container ports, waste-to-energy facilities, cement mills, and aggregate operations.
• Help promote a work environment where the safety and health of all employees, subcontractors, and individuals on Norland sites is paramount

Qualifications:

•  Minimum of 3 years experience in Industrial construction and maintenance

• Red Seal certification (or equivalent International Trade Qualification)
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Chargehand/Forman Experience – Ability to lead, guide and oversee work scopes and field crews.
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, driven and work-focused with an emphasis on safe working procedures.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, multitasking and the extent of skills and competencies required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Ability to weld on a variety of applications.
• Ability to work in an intrinsically safe working environment.
• Experience in Mechanical Automation is considered an asset.
• Experience with and understanding of port container cranes is considered an asset.

Expected Wage: Wage starting at $50.62 per hour as per the 2021-2024-LNS-Services-USW-1-1937 Collective Agreement

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices.

NorLand Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single project. Our businesses have been making Anything. Possible. for over 65 years!

Copcan Civil, part of NorLand Limited provides project management, construction management, and skilled labor for installation and maintenance of specialized mechanical equipment and associated structural steel. We utilize the diverse backgrounds of our highly skilled and carefully selected managers and technicians to rethink the possibilities when it comes to construction and installations. Copcan offers training, mentoring and professional development for every employee and supports opportunities for their growth and advancement.

We are in search of Labourers to join the Copcan Civil team in Victoria, BC. The successful candidates will be responsible for working with a team of other Labourers supporting various projects.

You will be accountable for:

• Performing tasks involving physical labour such as loading & unloading building materials and equipment as needed
• Preparing the site to eliminate potential hazards
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the site to ensure it is clear of water and scrap material
• Provide daily labour support as directed by the on-site team
• Assisting in erecting and dismantling temporary structures as needed
• Ability to follow instructions and operating as a productive member of a high functioning team
• Work independently, as well as part of a team
• Be punctual and have excellent attendance

Candidate Qualifications:

• Safety knowledge and experience in construction industry
• Experience with basic power and construction tools
• Nice to have a valid BC driver’s license, but not a requirement
• First aid is considered an asset
• Able to lift up to 50lbs periodically throughout a full work shift
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Pay: $24.00-$39.00 per hour

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices.

NorLand Limited consists of many specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals.  We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract.  Our businesses make Anything. Possible!

LNS Services is an industrial construction and maintenance contractor that delivers value-added engineering, project management, and construction services to materials-handling, manufacturing, forestry, and many other industrial and commercial sectors. We primarily install and maintain machinery and related structural steel work for container ports, bulk material terminals and heavy industrial manufacturing plants – primarily within the Vancouver Lower Mainland area.

We are in search of a Project Estimator to join the LNS team.  In this position, you will be responsible for completing full cycle bidding for projects, with support from our Design & Estimating Manager and our experienced site Superintendents, Engineers and Project Managers.   You will evaluate requests for proposals, produce detailed cost estimates and written proposals with schedules for a wide range of complex heavy industrial installation and maintenance projects ranging in value between $50K and $ 10MM – most often for bulk materials handling equipment and associated structures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILIITES:

• Provide excellent customer service by putting the customer first, communicating effectively and making LNS Services a pleasure to work with.
• Promote the LNS brand and develop relationships with clients and other contractors to develop future project opportunities. Always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, skill and motivation.
• Meet with our clients and their engineers to fully understand the objective of each project and which project goals matter most.
• Develop high level work plans with the support of our experienced team to meet or exceed the clients’s schedule, cost and quality goals, while maintaining our competitive advantage to win bids.
• Possess the technical knowledge and experience to develop excellent ‘win solutions’ for the installation, modification and maintenance of heavy industrial machinery and related structural steel work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review bid documents, engineered design packages, specifications and associated terms and conditions to fully understand the specified scope of work, evaluate project risks and determine if LNS is the right fit for the project.
• Attend on-site meetings to review site conditions and understand the scope of work, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Develop innovative project ‘win solutions’ and evaluate internal and external resource and material requirements to complete the work competitively.
• Identify, tender, and evaluate outside services and material packages as required to obtain technical input and costing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Use our estimating spreadsheets to develop a complete work breakdown structure and produce a detailed estimate of all labour hours, outside services, materials and equipment costs.
• Prepare written proposals to document the project’s scope of work, bidding assumptions and commercial aspects – to allow our project managers to manage risk and scope creep after the project is awarded.
• Lead a bid review with internal stakeholders prior to submitting your proposals to the client.
• Work directly with the client and their Engineers as required to support of the proposal up to award of contract.
• Lead a kick off meeting for our engineers and project managers after award of contract to walk them through the scope of work, proposal and associated cost estimates.
• Evaluate completed project costs to obtain feedback on your estimates, to refine future bids and identify opportunities for improvement.

QULAIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical or Structural Engineering diploma or degree, or Red Seal Millwright combined with extensive progressive experience in a similar role
• 5+ years’ minimum experience with industrial project estimating and contract negotiations for small to large industrial installation projects
• 3+ years’ minimum experience managing most aspects of industrial installation and maintenance projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, combined with outstanding time management, analytical, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Work, MS project and AutoCad is required.

The typical starting salary for this position is $100,000. The exact compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and other criterion.

NorLand is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices

Elevate Your Career as a Project Manager with Us!

Are you an accomplished Project Manager with a passion for driving successful construction projects? At BEL contracting part of NorLand Limited, we’re seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and oversee our high-impact projects. Your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

In this role, you’ll manage project timelines, coordinate with teams, and ensure every detail aligns with our commitment to excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Review the contract, plans & specifications to determine scope of work and to define project requirements and milestones.
• Lead a project team to safely meet project milestones, within budget and to specifications.
• Manage all aspects of project performance, including but not limited to, startup, safety, cost, schedule, quality, environmental, client interface, operations, scope changes, billing, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain solid, long-term relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Work on project pursuits and lead proposal efforts, when required.
• Mentor junior team members with the aim to develop their skills.
• Manage claims and change orders.

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years’ minimum experience managing all aspects of heavy civil construction from project start to project closeout in Canada.
• Onsite project management experience on a variety of large scale heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects which involved highways, underground utilities, earthworks, and structures.
• Ability to effectively manage new client development, client issues, complaints and inquiries while providing excellent service to clients.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Projects skills, Hard Dollar experience is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding time management, prioritization, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, where collaboration is the key to success.
• Strong work ethic – ability to work in a confidential, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Compensation

The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical salary range of $100-135k per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience. NorLand offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, bonus, extended health and dental plans with premiums full paid by the company, as well as paid time off and RRSP matching.

We are committed to your professional development with ample opportunities for growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement.

About Us

NorLand Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. Our businesses make Anything. Possible. for over 65 years!

We are a trusted leader in integrated construction — connecting and enriching communities through our innovative approach. Our mission is to build lasting partnerships through unparalleled execution and leveraging our self-perform expertise. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will thrive, and your contributions will make a real difference in our community-focused projects.

We are a values-driven organization. Our values define how we work together, and how we partner with our clients. We invite you to learn more about our values here.

We are All Leaders

We Do What We Say

We are Open and Transparent

We Win Together

Ready to make a difference? Join us as we shape the future of construction with integrity, excellence, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact! You can visit our website to learn more about us.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

NorLand Limited consists of multiple specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract. Our businesses have been making Anything. Possible. for over 65 years!

Copcan Civil, part of NorLand Limited, is an award-winning civil construction company, operating from offices in Nanaimo, Victoria, Kelowna, and Rossland. The company has been in business since 1970 and has successfully completed projects throughout Vancouver Island and the BC Interior, including highways, bridge construction, underground utilities, demolitions, marine infrastructure projects, private development, and various municipal works.

We are in search of Foreperson in Victoria, BC with extensive knowledge and experience in city, urban pipe laying, and road building.

You will be accountable for:

• Overseeing the safety and performance of crews on various and sometimes challenging projects
• Leading from the front lines: directing the work and being with your crew at all times
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications to provide clear instructions to the crew
• Maintaining daily records including crew and equipment time, material receiving, productions, and summary of activity on site
• Providing training and ensuring the development of the crew
• Planning ahead with Superintendents to ensure materials and resources are in place ahead of the work
• Acting as a working foreperson if needed
• Always working in a safe and respectful manner on company and client job sites
• Operating as a productive member of a high functioning team

Candidate Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience leading crews on civil projects
• Safety knowledge and experience in construction industry (WorkSafe Regulations, industry best practices)
• Valid Driver’s License
• First aid is considered an asset
• Able to lift up to 50lbs periodically throughout a full work shift
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Willing to work in varied weather conditions
• Willing to work extended hours as needed by project requirements

Expected wage range: $40.42 – $43.66 per hour (exact compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and other criterion)

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices.

NorLand Limited consists of many specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals.  We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single contract.  Our businesses make Anything. Possible!

LNS Services is an industrial construction and maintenance contractor that delivers value-added engineering, project management, and construction services to materials-handling, manufacturing, forestry, and many other industrial and commercial sectors. We primarily install and maintain machinery and related structural steel work for container ports, bulk material terminals and heavy industrial manufacturing plants – primarily within the Vancouver Lower Mainland area

We are in search of a Project Coordinator to join the LNS team.  In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating site construction activities for a wide range of complex heavy industrial installation and maintenance projects ranging in value between $50K and $ 10MM – most often for bulk materials handling equipment and associated structures.   You will support of the project team and work very closely with the Project Manager, field supervisors, and field crews to effectively coordinate project trades, subcontractors, and the owner’s personnel for all project activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILIITES:

• Collaborate and assist Project Managers with all day-to-day project initiatives
• Solicit, organize and maintain project documentation
• Manage the administrative functions of projects including health & safety, quality, subcontractor progress, scheduling, and tracking particulars
• Help promote a work environment where the safety and health of all employees, subcontractors, and individuals on Norland sites is paramount
• Provide excellent customer service by putting the customer first, communicating effectively and making LNS Services a pleasure to work with.
• Promote the LNS brand and develop relationships with clients and other contractors. Always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, skill and motivation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research scope of work documentation, specifications, codes & standards
• Compile, prepare and maintain project documents, ensuring that all project documentation is complete, current, filed and accessible to the project team
• Prepare documents and templates required for mobilization to site and develop project document management structures
• Ensure all drawings available to project staff are up to date and complete packages are available
• Track status & responses for RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, design drawings, etc. & communicate to all affected stakeholders
• Coordinate submission of building permits with subcontractors & owners, assist with work permits, hotwork/burning permits, rail closures, and communicate to project stakeholders
• Provide information for daily activity reports/logs/progress report & maintain project deficiency lists
• Manage site services (fuel, janitors, washroom etc.)
• Coordinate deliveries of materials and equipment when assigned to be site contact.
• Co-operate and co-ordinate with the owner’s representative including providing all necessary documentation required
• Attend meetings and generate meeting agendas and record meeting minutes, and distribute minutes to the project team
• Coordinate submission of close-out documents including Warranties, Manuals & As-Built drawings as required
• Support the project manager with invoicing and other closing documentation (feedback form, lessons learned, and handover documents to the client).
• Assist and aid all requirements of the Quality Control Plan such as auditing and following up on non-conformances if necessary.
• Review, code and submit sub-contractor and materials invoices for payment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical or structural engineering diploma or degree, or similar experience in construction project work, project administration or coordination (without degree).
• 2+ years of experience with small to large industrial installation projects is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, combined with outstanding attention to detail and prioritization and organizational skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office applictions.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done

The typical starting salary for this position is $60,000. The exact compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and other criterion.

NorLand is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices