CAREERS
Employee Perks & Benefits
Medical, Health
and Dental
Vision Care
Group Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Training and Professional Development
Competitive Salaries
Annual Bonuses
Pension Contributions
Team-Building Activities
Employee Appreciation Lunches
BEGIN YOUR CAREER WITH CENTRAL PRECAST
If you are looking for opportunities in the precast concrete industry, then Central Precast is the place to be.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and covering letter (indicating the job you are applying for) to hr@centralprecast.com, or download the application form from the link below and email the completed form to hr@centralprecast.com.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
AZ DRIVER
Overview
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is a part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, M Con Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront. We have an immediate opening for a AZ Driver.
Come join a growing family that values respect, integrity, and above all else getting you home safely to your loved ones. We are looking for motivated and positive individuals to grow with our team.
Responsibilities
- Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections of equipment, paperwork, and loaded product.
- Maintaining daily electronic driving logs.
- Drive to destinations as outlined in the manifest in a safe, responsible, manner and in compliance with all laws and transportation regulations.
- Notifying Customer Service of any route changes, time delays, and non-delivered orders.
- Checking-in with customers at each designated
- Finding solutions to possible challenges with the assistance of Customer Service.
- Unloading and delivering a product to an assigned area within the account as directed by the customer.
- Submitting customer payments and paperwork to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Required:
- Ontario Class AZ License or Quebec Equivalent.
- Highschool diploma, preferred
Years of Experience
- 1-2 years Boom Experience, preferred
Specific Experience
- Safe driving record.
- Commitment to quality customer service by utilizing excellent communication skills.
- Ability to read, write and communicate information accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow all established procedures and regulations.
- Ability to apply general math and mechanical maintenance skills.
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed is preferred.
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding, bending, crouching, kneeling, may be required
- Prior experience in a precast concrete plant would be a strong asset
Competencies
- Self-starter, with excellent work ethic
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Maintain high level of safety at all times
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high production environment
- Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
- Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks
- Repetitive tasks
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times, especially when handling stressful situations
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots (own)
- Hard Hat (supplied)
- Safety Vest (supplied)
- Glasses (supplied)
- Gloves (supplied)
- Ear Plugs (supplied)
Working Conditions
- Wage ~$35.82-$39.06/hr (includes vacation pay, benefits and pension, as per collective agreement)
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Benefits
At Central Precast, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Other
Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be required
To apply, please submit a resume to hr@centralprecast.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
EXPERIENCED CARPENTER
Overview
At Central Precast we are driven by the core values of respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication. As a Carpenter, you will join our current team, to fabricate custom forms to specification for concrete precast manufacturing. Reporting to the Plant Supervisor/Manager, you will be a key member of the team, maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service.
Responsibilities
- Create/build custom forms/frames from start to finish to specifications, maintaining the high standards of workmanship
- Work with hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to established safe working procedures and wearing the proper safety equipment always.
- Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and other concerns.
- Inspect equipment, ensure maintenance, and emphasize safety in all operations.
- Lead by example in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized yard environment.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education Required:
- High School Diploma
Years of Experience
- Must have at least 2-5 yrs experience doing carpentry related work within the construction or renovations industry
Specific Experience
- Must have experience and ability in drywall, finishing, flooring, framing, painting and related tasks are required.
- Must have a valid drivers’ license and/or reliable transportation.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directions, work independently and with others are mandatory.
- Must have experience and ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks.
- Must have experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment
- Must possess experience and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
- Must have experience and ability working within physically demanding, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling environments
Competencies
- Always be able maintain a high level of safety
- Have the ability to be a punctual, self-started with a strong work ethic.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to work well with others in a team environment
- Have ability to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks.
- Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling difficult and/or stressful situations
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Willing to work overtime as required.
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toe safety boots (own)
- Vest (supplied)
- Glasses (supplied)
- Hard Hat (supplied)
Working Conditions
- Compensation $36.90 – $40.14/hr. (Includes benefits, vacation and pension, as per collective agreement)
- Annual Bonus
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week , other as required
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Benefits
At Central Precast, respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication are the values that drive us to excel. Central Precast wants to help each employee build a long and rewarding career at the company. We are committed to ongoing career progression and employee development providing targeted on-the-job training, skills development, and job rotation opportunities. If you want to learn and grow, Central Precast is the place for you!
At Central Precast, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
To apply, please submit a resume to hr@centralprecast.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
CONCRETE FINISHER
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is a part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, M Con Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront. We have an immediate opening for a Concrete Finisher.
Overview
The primary responsibilities of this position are primarily working with concrete and reinforced steel for precast concrete structures. This is a demanding job that requires good physical condition and the ability to maintain a high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collecting materials, assembling cages, setting up casts prior to pouring concrete
- Pouring concrete
- Raking, tamping, and leveling poured concrete
- Cleaning and oiling concrete molds
- Applying smooth finish to concrete, ready to receive paint
- Transporting raw materials throughout the plant manually
- Participating daily in the warehouse cleanliness and upkeep
- Checking finished precast for damage and defects
- Assisting and participating in concrete repairs
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Education Required:
- High School Diploma
Experience:
- Highly proficient in using hand/power tools and equipment to prepare and level concrete. Proven experience/expertise in the manual use of a trowel to produce high quality concrete surfaces
- Perform repetitive, physical labor for long periods of time in a dusty, dirty, wet and muddy environment. Maintain high levels of safety and be aware of their surroundings
- Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic
- Be able to work unsupervised and be self-motivated
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills. Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment. Willingness to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times, especially when handling stressful situations
Years of Experience
- 1-2 years’ experience in construction or concrete industry
Compensation
- Wage: Starting at ~ $36.90 ~ $40/hour, based on experience (includes 8% vacation, benefits and pension, as per union contract)
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week
Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots (own)
- Hard Hat (supplied)
- Safety Vest (supplied)
- Glasses (supplied)
- Gloves (supplied)
- Ear Plugs (supplied)
Benefits
- Group Medical Insurance benefits, including vision care benefits
- Pension Contributions
- Annual Bonus
- Employee Appreciation Lunches
- Working for an Industry leader in the Precast Concrete Products space
- Established, growing company with experienced leadership
- Permanent full-time role with comprehensive training and support
- Career progression, development, and job rotation opportunities
To apply, please email your resume to hr@centralprecast.com
SKILLED LABOURER
Overview
Skilled Labourers are responsible for aiding in all areas of the precast plant. They are
responsible for collecting materials, assembling cages, setting up forms and concrete
placing. They participate in general housekeeping and other various tasks throughout the
plant. A high level of safety practices must be used at all times.
Responsibilities
- Receive oral instructions to determine work assignments
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
- Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete
- Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
- Assist machine operators, Crane Operators and other labourers as required
- Bending of reinforcing steel for precast concrete structures
- May assist with minor repairs and maintenance
- Remove rubble and other debris
- Clean and remove excess debris from molds and other equipment
- Participate in daily Pre-Production Meetings
- Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task
Qualifications
Education Required:
- High School Diploma
Years of Experience
- Minimum 1 year Construction or concrete experience
Specific Experience
- Experience working in a production line setting
- Prior experience in a precast setting or working with concrete is considered an asset
Competencies
- Maintain high level of safety at all times
- Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
- Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times, especially when handling stressful situations
- Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks
- Able to communicate, and work well with others in a team environment
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Repetitive tasks
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times, especially when handling stressful situations
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Working Conditions
- Wage: $22.65 – $24.65/hour, based on experience
- Unionized, permanent, Full-time, 44 hours/week
Benefits
At Central Precast, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Highly Competitive Medical, Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Financial bonuses and milestone awards
- Company events and employee appreciation lunches
- Training and Professional Development
- Retirement plan and RRSP contributions
- Financial Wellness: $5.40 per hour contributed by Central Precast to Union Pension
Other
Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be required.
- Central Precast wants to help each employee build a long and rewarding career at the company. We are committed to ongoing career progression and employee development by providing targeted on-the-job training, skills development, and job rotation opportunities. If you want to learn and grow, Central Precast is the place for you!
To apply, please submit a resume to hr@centralprecast.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
WELDER
Overview
Welders are primarily responsible for building and welding the wire forms that are used for concrete production. They participate in general housekeeping and other various tasks throughout the plant. A high level of safety practices must be used at all times.
Responsibilities
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, full automated welding equipment
- Operate flame-cutting equipment
- Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each task
Qualifications
Education Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Years of Experience
- Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years
- Ability to read blueprints
- Layout forms
Specific Experience
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans
- Prior experience in a welding shop is an asset
Competencies
- Maintain high level of safety at all times
- Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment
- Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times, especially when handling stressful situations
- Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks
- Able to communicate, and work well with others in a team environment
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Repetitive tasks
Equipment and Machinery Experience
- Butt or seam resistance welding machine
- Arc welding machine, spot welding machine
- Grinders, saws
- Torches
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Working Conditions
- Wage: $24.25– $29.05/hour, based on experience
- Unionized, permanent, Full-time, 44 hours/week
Benefits
At Central Precast, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Highly Competitive Medical, Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Financial bonuses and milestone awards
- Company events and employee appreciation lunches
- Training and Professional Development
- Retirement plan and RRSP contributions
- Financial Wellness: $5.40 per hour contributed by Central Precast to Union Pension
Other
Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be required.
- Central Precast wants to help each employee build a long and rewarding career at the company. We are committed to ongoing career progression and employee development by providing targeted on-the-job training, skills development, and job rotation opportunities. If you want to learn and grow, Central Precast is the place for you!
To apply, please submit a resume to hr@centralprecast.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
SENIOR PROJECT ESTIMATOR
Overview
The primary responsibilities of Senior Project Estimator are to perform estimates for precast projects, improve and maintain our customer service, satisfaction, customer interaction and increase sales performance. This position is in a fast-paced work environment. Individuals must be able to work under pressure, unsupervised, while maintaining a great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Interpret drawings and extract required information
- Promote sales to existing clients and solicit new clients
- Work with the company engineering department to ensure projects are processed accordingly
- Provide technical services to contractors and consultants
- Deliver technical presentations to consultants and contractors
- Prepare costing and pricing of materials, labor, time, and equipment for all specialty products
- Complete tenders and requests for quotations
- Use tender websites to obtain new job information
- Review & evaluate all tender drawings and specifications
- Maintain complete records on all results of tenders and RFQ’s
- Close bids and tenders
- Assist in the interpretation of civil drawings and extract required information to allow completion of estimates
- Coordinate, review and discuss the construction drawings and specifications with the Project Manager
- Work with the production department to ensure projects are processed efficiently and correctly
- Provide technical services to contractors, consultants and municipalities
- Review, monitor and tender requirement risks
- Work with outside sales staff to service our clients and firm up orders
- Identify new markets and potential new products
- Ongoing liaison and collaboration with the internal engineering and plant departments
- Staying up to date on industry trends and the competition
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
- Demonstrate effective communication (verbal/written)
- Maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction and engagement
- Special projects and other duties as required
- Planning and organizing
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and respect co-workers and supervisors
- Provide timely clear communication
- Enthusiastic and dependable
- Achieve high customer satisfaction rating
- High organizational skill
- Adhere to the company’s Health and Safety Policies
Qualifications
Education Required
- College Diploma minimum; preferably a graduate of construction engineering technician, civil engineering technology program
- Courses in Business Administration would be considered an asset
Years of Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years estimating and/or sales experience in a construction or related industry, ideally with exposure to building construction
Specific Experience
- Self-starter and energetic with a sense of urgency and competitive nature
- Solid business acumen with excellent negotiation, problem solving and influential decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain trusted customer relationships
- Sales experience required
- Strong computer skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Strong math skills
- Must demonstrate self-assurance and self-confidence in a demanding atmosphere
- Building construction experience is an asset
- Willing and able to travel
- Have a valid driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
Competencies
- Able to work unsupervised, be motivated to complete all tasks on time
- Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling stressful situations
- Always maintain high level of safety
- Exceptional attention to details
- Team player that thrives in a fast paced, high production environment
- Able to communicate, and work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks
- Willing to work overtime as required
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toe safety boots (own)
Compensation Offer:
- Salary commensurate
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week
- Onsite/in-Person Ottawa, Ontario
- Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits
At Central Precast, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
To apply, please submit a resume to hr@centralprecast.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape, utility products, manholes, concrete poles, steps, barriers, and architectural panels. As the product line expanded, new companies were formed to focus on their specific industries, and The Precast Group was formed. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast, MCON Products and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.
The Precast Group is currently looking for a full-time permanent Health and Safety Manager to support their 3 locations in the Ottawa area.
Come join a growing family that values respect and integrity. We are looking for motivated and positive individuals to grow with our team!
Overview
Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Health and Safety Manager is primarily responsibility for leading and managing the Health and Safety department while leading the Company’s safety initiative. Development of a safety and risk management culture dedicated to being “best in class”. Assures the health and safety program is designed to comply with current Industry Regulations. The Health and Safety Manager also ensures the company is moving forward to meet the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops a high performance, internal customer-oriented work team, through hiring, motivating, coaching, appraising and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
- Leads development of and clearly articulates Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures to build a safety culture dedicated to behaviors which lead to best-inclass results.
- Lead and/or participate, monitor, and report on H&S strategic objectives
- Provides proactive leadership and assumes ownership of building a best-in-class safety culture by
- anticipating problems & providing solutions,
- sharing knowledge with, and providing training, to all levels of management, field staff and project teams,through interactions with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors, and
- creating an environment of learning, mentoring, and empowerment to promote employee engagement.
- Ensuring that the organization meets all agreed health and safety legislation and objectives and that appropriate risk mitigation/control measures are in place.
Key Responsibilities (con’t):
- Conduct regular touch points with ELT, Managers, Supervisors and Lead Hands to ensure safety issues are being supported and/or addressed by Safety.
- Responsible for all accidents, injuries, incidents and spill reporting from the site to the appropriate government agency and within the company.
- Assist in employee compliance and regulatory standards (Transportation of Dangerous Goods, etc.…)
- Manage work-related injuries and near misses – We want to make sure everyone that comes to work returns home the same (or better) at the end of the day. For this role, we need firsthand experience in investigations for accidents and near-miss occurrences, analyzing injury trends, and coordinating corrective actions.
- Lead/Manage all WSIB worker compensation programs and Return to Work Programs, and other related insurance documentation.
- Work with operational staff to develop, implement and enforce organizational Safety Operating Procedures
- Inform the company of trends through Safety Alerts.
- Manage/deliver employee orientations, onboarding and training requirements, from a H&S perspective
- Conduct site inspections of all facilities.
- Frequent site visits to projects
- Always keeps the company’s best interests in mind.
- Employee Management:
- Responsible for the growth and professional development of all members of the Safety Team
- Oversees hiring and succession management for the department.
- Maintain/Update safety files, employee records and training databases
- Work with HR to identify other related safety concerns
- Available for after hours emergencies, as when needed
- Perform other duties as required
Additional Responsibilities:
- Occasionally attends meetings with the City of Ottawa, MTO, MLTSD and other clients regarding
safety topics. Offering expert advice and support and direction. - Participate as the Chairperson on Joint Health and Safety Committee, schedule and attend
meeting and responsible for minutes.
Education and Experience
- 5+ years of proven success leading and managing a Health and Safety Program in an Industrial
manufacturing industry. - Demonstrated ability to develop and lead company programs and change management efforts.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including high level of comfort
interacting with employees at all levels.
Education and Experience (con’t):
- Ability to inspire confidence in interactions with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven organizational and project management capabilities, experience managing multiple priorities and delivering on-time excellence.
- Proven collaborator with demonstrated experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Possess a valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing
- Previous experience working in a unionized environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in all areas of work
- Ability to clearly communicate infractions and deliver repercussions
- Self-starting proactive individual who can work well independently and in a team environment
- Able to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Assets:
- College Diploma or University Degree, in health and safety
- 2-3 years of experience employee coaching
- Previous experience with JHS Committee in a chairperson capacity
- AZ Driver’s license for training purposes
- Certified Standard First Aid / CPR
- Any related heavy machinery training/certification
- WHMIS
- Bilingualism (English/French)
Compensation:
- Competitive industry salary ($90-110K)
- Extended Healthcare (Vision, Dental, Prescriptions, STD/LTD/Life)
- RRSP matching program
- Mobile program
- Training and Development
- Free Onsite Parking
To apply, please submit a resume to hr@centralprecast.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
