Production Department

Pacific Homes is offering a rewarding opportunity as a Production Team Lead in our award-winning team in Cobble Hill, British Columbia. We have been a proud employer in the Cowichan Valley for over 60 years!

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, detail oriented, and motivated to grow within the company. As an important member of the production team, you will assist in the assembly of our engineered roof & floor trusses, prefabricated wall panels, and preparation of Engineered Wood Products.

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General Labourers

What You’ll Do:

  • Work in a team environment.
  • Assemble trusses in accordance with the company procedures, and as instructed by a Team Leader.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
  • Responsible for using all equipment and operating all machinery in a safe, correct, and careful manner, as instructed.
  • Report any mechanical and quality defects immediately to a Team Leader
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

  • Ability to show up to work on time with a positive attitude.
  • Able to use hammer & read tape measure.
  • Detail oriented, organized, safe and accurate.
  • Ability to work productively in a team environment.
  • Strive toward developing new skills.
  • Always looking for ways to improve yourself personally & professionally.
  • Do what it takes to get the job done in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

What We Bring:

  • $100 Gift Card to Marks Work Warehouse to get you started.
  • Valuable work experience in the residential/commercial construction industry.
  • Ability to obtain Fork-Lift training.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Team events.
  • Dynamic and fun culture.
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Potential for overtime pay.
  • We are awesome people!
  • Competitive wages

Yard Operations Department

Under the direction of the Inventory Supervisor, the Truss/Engineered Wood Product Loader will be responsible for the safe unloading of various building materials throughout our production facility. Pacific Homes has been a proud employer in the Cowichan Valley for over 60 years!

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Truss/Engineered Wood Product Loader

What You’ll Do:

  • Work in a team environment.
  • Responsible for the safe unloaded of engineered wood products, lumber, and building supplies.
  • Moving and replenishing stocking locations.
  • Preparing engineered trusses and floor system deliveries.
  • Proactively prioritize delivery schedules.
  • Assist in Inventory cycle counts.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
  • Responsible for using all equipment and operating all machinery in a safe, correct, and careful manner, as instructed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

  • Must display and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated forklift experience required.
  • Possess a valid Class 5 drivers’s license.
  • Demonstrate sound mathematical and problem solving skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented, organized, safe and accurate.
  • Ability to work productively in a team environment.
  • Strive toward developing new skills.
  • Do what it takes to get the job done in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

What We Bring:

  • Valuable work experience in the residential/commercial construction industry.
  • Ability to obtain Fork-Lift training.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Team events.
  • Dynamic and fun culture.
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Growth Opportunities
  • We are awesome people!
  • Competitive salary: $20-25 an hour

Home Package Takeoff Estimator

Pacific Homes is offering a rewarding career opportunity as a Construction Takeoff Estimator. You will be responsible for accurate material takeoffs of residential and commercial wood frame construction projects.

While reporting to the Lead Home Package Estimator, the Home Package Estimator (HPE) will be responsible for assisting with the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for residential and commercial wood frame construction projects. The HPE will be tasked with preparing preliminary and final quotes for a Team of Salespeople.

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Pacific Homes-Home Package Takeoff Estimator

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide accurate full-cost estimates of Pacific Homes Packages for a Team of Salespeople.
  • Reviews proposal specifications, architectural and structural drawings, preliminary renderings, attends salesperson meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates and take-offs. · Assist the HPE Team for take-offs.
  • Assists in the review of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
  • Manage own scheduling and workflow, completing estimates in a timely manner, meeting deadline requirements.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for all HPE Department tasks and work with staff to continuously improve them.
  • Contribute to HPE Department development projects. · Engage in cross-training within the Pacific Homes Division.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with all staff using good communication skills.
  • Instill strong Customer Service Policies with co-workers. · Participate in and embrace Company initiatives, continuous learning, skills development, cost of non-quality (CONQ) reduction, etc.
  • Encourage and be open to ideas from your peers. · Lead by example, contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment. · Assume other duties as assigned by Lead HPE.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Residential construction knowledge or Project Coordination experience. · Ability to accurately read and understand architectural and structural drawings.
  • Educated on current and leading industry building products. · Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to complete Pacific Homes Package Estimates. · Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to interpret job cost reports. · Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of PlanSwift or similar program(s). · Work with Home Package Design Team on Home Package Structure Component(s) design quotes.
  • High degree of accuracy, strong ability to focus in an open office environment.
  • Ability to assume responsibility, to interface and communicate professionally and effectively with others.
  • Ability to demonstrate organizational, time-management, decision-making skills, and be self-motivated.
  • Attention to health & safety of self and co-workers.

What We Bring:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Valuable work experience in the residential/commercial construction industry.
  • Team events.
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways.
  • Dynamic and fun culture.

What We’re About

We’re a family company that takes pride in supporting our local community and the communities that we serve.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT AT PACIFIC HOMES

Home Package Coordinator

Job Overview:

As a Home Package Coordinator, you will be responsible to work with other members of our team to help manage our projects and streamline the building process for our clients. You will do material project takeoffs and coordination of construction materials purchases, collection, tracking and filling of all receiving documentation pertaining to material purchases, arranging of project logistics and assisting shipping of our home packages.

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Home Package Coordinator

What You’ll Do:

  • Acquire construction related materials for customer project packages using standard purchasing best practices.
  • Electronic key receiving of all incoming construction materials (Special Order) for project packages.
  • Liaise and maintain relationships with company salespersons, vendors and customers in relation to projects.
  • Maintain effective documentation collection, tracking and distribution using company programs and policies.
  • Arrange with shipping for adequate warehousing and storage of purchased project materials.
  • Support physical materials handling when required (operate machinery such as forklifts while adhering to safety standards).
  • Collaborating with fellow employees and other departments (as required).

What You Bring:

  • 3-5 years construction materials handling experience (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
  • A team player with confident and enthusiastic personality.
  • Demonstrate data entry, filing and accuracy skills.
  • Above average computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
  • Residential building experience is essential.
  • Bistrack accounting software experience an asset.
  • Demonstrate sound mathematical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Physically fit, self-motivated and able to adapt in a fast moving and changing environment.
  • Good people skills with strong customer service attitude and proper phone etiquette.
  • Must display and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Willing to arrive early or stay late on occasions to meet scheduled shipment responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Work is performed in a both normal office environment as well as outdoors subject to weather and environmental conditions.

 

What We Bring:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
  • Team events.
  • Dynamic and fun culture.
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways.
  • Flexible hours and holidays.
  • We are awesome people!

Home Package Design Coordinator

We are seeking a Home Package Design Coordinator for project organization between design, production, purchasing, and shipping departments, ensuring compliance to relevant building requirements and internal quality control, for single-family custom residential, multi-family, and commercial construction projects.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant General Manager, this position provides technical design and organizational support working in collaboration with the design team, production, purchasing, and shipping for residential and commercial building projects.

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Home Package Design Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

  • Handle a large volume of work in a dynamic, fast paced environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
  • Designing layouts, cutting and material lists for production use while ensuring cost effectiveness through proficiency, accuracy and economical fabrication, while considering inventory levels, shipping requirements and deadlines.
  • Prepare Engineered Wood product layouts for permits and production using Mitek Sapphire and other related design/production software.
  • Work with design team, production, purchasing and shipping  to ensure quality control, accuracy and deadlines are met.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees.
  • Complete or assign overload design work of roof trusses, EWP and wall design using Mitek and/or other CAD design related software for projects under direct coordination.
  • Collaborating with fellow employees, managing multiple tasks and assigning work within design department (and other departments as required).
  • Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Certification from an architectural drafting or structural engineering program (an equivalent combination of experience and/or education in drafting or design may be considered).
  • Broad knowledge and familiarity with roof truss, floor and panelized wall design and construction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Mitek Sapphire Suite engineering and layout software.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints.
  • Demonstrate mathematical skills required to calculate concentrated and uniform loads.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good people skills with strong customer service attitude and proper phone etiquette.
  • Must display and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Work Environment / Physical Activity:
  • Work is primarily performed in a normal office environment however site visits may also occasionally be required.
  • May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pound

Compensation:

  • Please forward resume indicating Salary Expectations
  • We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package

Wall & Truss Design

Join our award-winning design team.  Pacific Homes is expanding and in need of experienced wall panel designers that can design and read from custom blueprints. You are responsible for the accurate design of wall panels and building components for single-family, commercial, and multi-family projects using Mitek Sapphire Structure.

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Wall & Truss Design

Job Overview:

  • Creates design illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrication
  • Completes and finalizes designs for production and assembly
  • Evaluates designs to ensure that design standards are being met
  • Reviews and analyzes specifications, blueprints, engineered drawings and related designs to determine factors affecting design of the wall panels
  • Communicates with production teams, customers and managers to ensure designs are accurate throughout the process
  • Assists team in responding to questions and/or concerns from customers
  • Plans, paces and adjusts own work schedule and efficiency in order to meet changing company and customer demands
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Environment / Physical Activity:

  • Work is performed in a normal office environment and occasionally outdoors in a factory setting
  • May be required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds (or more in team lift situations)

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in designing multifamily, commercial, custom & production wall panels
  • Experience with MiTek Sapphire and/or equivalent wall panel design software
  • Computer-Aided Design software experience
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
  • Attention to detail takes pride in the quality of work
  • Efficient and able to complete orders within a given deadline
  • Knowledge of standard construction practices, codes, and carpentry
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Communicates effectively with team members

Compensation:

  • Please forward resume indicating Salary Expectations
  • We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package

Shipping and Administration Support

Job Overview:

Cobble Hill, BC Pacific Homes has been a proud employer in the Cowichan Valley for over 60 years!

Under the direction of the Logistics Supervisor & General Manger, you will support and assist other members of our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in an office or professional environment and have a willingness to work independently and in a team environment.

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Shipping and Administration Support

What You’ll Do:

  • Work in a team environment.
  • Responsible for taking photos and checking truck load paperwork and uploading them into our management software program.
  • Pull truss, floor, and misc. hangers for upcoming deliveries.
  • Creating applicable paperwork for deliveries.
  • Holiday coverage of truss shipping and our reception team members.
  • Sending product samples to customers via mail and couriers.
  • Ordering of miscellaneous office supplies as needed.
  • Taking payments
  • Preparing engineered trusses and floor system deliveries.
  • Label making and stock organization.
  • Assist in Inventory cycle counts.
  • Maintain a clean and organized working area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 What You Bring:

  • Must display and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Demonstrate data entry, filing and accuracy skills.
  • Above average computer skills.
  • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
  • BisTrack or similar accounting software experience an asset.
  • Demonstrate sound mathematical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good people skills with strong customer service attitude and proper phone etiquette.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strive toward developing new skills.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

 What We Bring:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
  • Team events.
  • Dynamic and fun culture.
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways.
  • Flexible hours and holidays.

Production Supervisor 

 Job Overview:

As a Production Supervisor you will be directly responsible for overseeing employees, and processes on the production floor. You will oversee scheduling and routine production activities as well as acting as first-line troubleshooting should challenges arise. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the performance, training, and development of all production employees. This role is responsible for establishing daily٫ weekly and monthly objectives and communicating them to employees. The Production Supervisor manages the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules. They guide and coach employees٫ monitoring their productivity and overseeing the safe use of equipment and the schedule of regular maintenance.

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Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

What You’ll Do:

  • Pre-check or lock up Pacific premises.
  • Schedule and prioritize daily workflow (on-going) in consultation with the Operations Manager, Shipping, Maintenance, and other shift supervisor.
  • Provide end of shift production information to the next shift Production Supervisor.
  • Monitor, inspect, and ensure safety and policy standards are met.
  • Identify and implement ways to improve plant productivity and quality.
  • Ensure quality of incoming and outgoing product as required.
  • Resolve production challenges in the yard related to stacking and loading product.
  • Manage and allocate materials within the plant and requisition product to support the production schedule.
  • Perform inventory counts monthly and as needed.
  • Manage attendance reports, vacation requests, and other employee performance records and information requests.
  • Establish vacation schedules for your staff to allow for uninterrupted workflow.
  • Encourage and be open to ideas from staff and peers, ensure that daily effective huddles toolbox talks occur.
  • Hire, train, develop, direct, promote and discipline all staff reports.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with all staff using good communication skills.
  • Instill strong customer service policies with staff.
  • Resolve employee complaints and concerns in a timely fashion and escalate to Operations Manager where appropriate.
  • Ensure staff use time management skills.
  • Perform written probationary and annual performance evaluations as well as ongoing verbal evaluations throughout the year.
  • Ensure a work environment that is inclusive and diverse and is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

What You Bring:

  • A Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
  • Carpentry or Construction trade qualification would be considered an asset.
  • Confident and professional mannerism, leading by example.
  • Continually looking for ways to improve your department and yourself personally.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Presents a professional company image (attire & PPE).
  • Works hard to ensure a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
  • Manufacturing technology, especially related to wood, truss and building manufacturing.
  • Operation of computers (re saws and tables).
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Operation of minor maintenance and repairs of all Plant machinery and equipment.
  • Verbal and written language proficiency (English).

What We Bring:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
  • Team events.
  • Dynamic and fun culture.
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways.
  • Flexible hours and holidays.
  • We are awesome people!

Receptionist

Job Overview:

Pacific Homes has been a proud employer in the Cowichan Valley community for over 60 years! Reporting to our Office Manager, our new receptionist will be instrumental in maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere as our first point of contact. This role requires someone with excellent customer service experience, friendliness toward guests, and helpfulness to team members while providing strong administrative support. Ideal candidates should have prior office or professional experience and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. This is a full-time position that is working M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

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Receptionist

What You’ll Do:

 

  • Greeting walk-in customers and clients – directing them to appropriate persons.
  • Answering phones – directing calls to appropriate persons.
  • Receiving delivered couriered items or other items dropped off.
  • Preparation and/or shipping of items/products via courier or mail.
  • Scanning/copying of plans or other materials for salespeople.
  • Maintain a clean and organized working area.
  • Booking the boardroom or display room for staff/salesmen.
  • Print and cut tags for production.
  • Ordering office supplies.
  • Copy/scan plans for walk-in customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

  • Prior office experience is considered an asset.
  • General Construction knowledge is considered an asset.
  • Prior office experience is considered an asset.
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrate data entry, filing, and accuracy skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good people skills, strong customer service, and proper phone etiquette.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strive toward developing new skills and learning new information.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

What We Bring:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities
• Team events.
• Dynamic and fun culture.
• House awards and Birthday giveaways.
• Flexible hours and holidays.

Facility Coordinator 

Job Overview:

As the Facilities Coordinator, you will be responsible to work with other members of our team to help resolve and perform routine maintenance on our equipment and buildings. You will assist and identify problem areas and work to address them with other members of our team to keep our facility running effectively.

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Facilities Coordinator

What You’ll Do: 

  • Perform routine maintenance on production equipment, buildings, and capital projects as assigned by the Operations Manager.
  • Maintain electronic maintenance records, spare parts inventories, and assist with preventative maintenance scheduling with internal & external stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot equipment on the production floor in the event of a breakdown.
  • General maintenance of the company shops & offices including minor carpentry, painting, and mechanical work.

What You Bring:

  • Strong safety culture & daily practices.
  • Mechanically inclined, with general facilities maintenance experience.
  • Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • MS Office skills preferably in Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Ability to make decisions based on best safety & operational practices.
  • Experience with production machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Relevant trade qualification/training would be considered an asset.
  • Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG, and Stick). Would be considered an asset.
  • Forklift Operator experience preferred but not required.

What We Bring:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package
  • Team events
  • Dynamic and fun culture
  • House awards and Birthday giveaways
  • Flexible hours and holidays