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Manager, Commercial – Global Infrastructure Advisory

KPMG

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Full–time

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled leader with a demonstrated track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our Global Infrastructure Advisory team in Montreal is looking for a professional like you with the skills and experience to make a real difference.

KPMG's Global Infrastructure practice professionals are integrated commercial advisors to physical asset investors, owners, developers and contractors over the entire asset lifecycle. In doing so we help to reduce costs, improve performance, reduce risk and uncertainty of outcomes around the development and operations of physical asset portfolios, programs and projects and create and preserve value for clients on primary and secondary market infrastructure transactions. Infrastructure projects can be multi-faceted and require different specialized support, which is why we custom-create our project teams to tackle all aspects of each unique case. KPMG's Infrastructure team is comprised of economists, engineers, financial advisors, strategists, operators and contractors with both deep industry and global experience who work closely with our clients from beginning to end to help achieve the desired results.

What you will do

As the successful candidate, you will be part of the team delivering high quality services to public and private sector clients including:

• Advising on major capital projects for government (federal, provincial and municipal), as well as the private sector across a wide variety of industries and sectors including transportation, social infrastructure, energy and natural resources

• Development and implementation of project governance, project management frameworks, and related project delivery resources. Commercial structuring of complex infrastructure contracts. Project implementation advice through planning, procurement, design and construction lifecycle phases. Project performance reviews and health checks

• Identify opportunities to assist clients in achieving their infrastructure goals including presenting and developing proposals to provide advice (both strategic messaging and original content) and marketing materials

• Managing small teams of KPMG advisory personnel including training and mentoring of junior staff and contributing to the overall skills enhancement and experience of the team

Our team operates in an adaptable environment – clients change, projects proceed to new phases, new challenges arise, and client requirements change. This results in an exciting environment in which to work and gives members of the team the opportunity to stretch their capabilities and develop new areas of expertise.

At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities of their job. Likewise, from time to time, people need extra time to commit to personal matters, and our flexible approach provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Accounting or equivalent professional education.

• 6+ years of industry experience

• Experience with large capital projects, including procurement and contract strategic commercial advice

• A thorough understanding of the project and program lifecycle activities supporting an infrastructure asset

• Experience with alterative contract types (e.g. DBB, EPC, IPD, EPCM, DBFO, PPPs, CM, etc.) and the development of these contracts for projects

• The ability to simplify problems and synthesize related content into succinct and clear materials

• Excellent technical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Demonstrated track record at managing multiple and competing priorities within a multi-disciplinary team

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate (verbally and in written form) and effectively engage with a diverse group of clients

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best.

This position is only open to residents of Canada who have legal work authorization

The right candidate has the following soft skills:

• Passionate

• Proactive

• Organized

• Motivated

• Detailed

• Problem solver

Requirements:

• Highly motivated and Enthusiastic

• Minimum of 3 years related experience in the garment industry.

• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast pace environment

• Excellent organizational skills

• Must know how to prioritize their work.

The responsibilities will include the following:

• Control the production process from A-Z

• Make sure the inventory comes on time

• Order all samples

• Prepare weekly reports

• Negotiate prices with current suppliers

• Look for new manufacturers in Asia to work with.

• Come up with solutions when products are not ready to be shipped

• Following up on lab dips, proto samples, fabric, accessories, PP samples, PS samples, and lab test results to ensure timely receipt and response

• Reviewing the customers and vendor manuals to ensure that all shipments will be compliant with customer needs

• Creating and updating Action Calendars and Import Trackers

• Creating and editing the Cost Sheet Spreadsheets

• Advising Traffic on booking approvals or rejections

• Working with the design team to make sure samples are on spec

• Coming up with solutions when products are not ready to be shipped

• Preparing weekly reports

• Organizing factory audits

At Montreal College - MCIT, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will help to keep our business operations running efficiently, and we currently need someone to take on this challenging role. We’re seeking an exceptionally detail-oriented and personable Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to work full-time in our fast-paced office. The ideal candidate will bring resourcefulness, organization, and superb communication skills to the role. This person should have experience working in an office, supporting coworkers and students in various administrative tasks. With a knack for keeping cool under pressure.

Responsibilities

Open the office daily, greet visitors, answer, and redirect phone calls, and manage email, regular mail, photocopying, and fax correspondence.

Assist students when they arrived at the College.

Optimize business operations and oversee office supplies and students relations.

Ensure successful workflows, schedules, communications, and office environment on a daily basis.

Perform a variety of clerical duties, such as responding to calls, emails, and requests.

Handle various administrative tasks simultaneously such as receiving, sending emails and calls.

Organize team lunch and assist in company events preparation, as demanded.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

College diploma or equivalent

2+ years of administrative work experience in a small to medium company environment

Fluently bilingual – French and English written and spoken.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative experience (preferred)

• Front desk (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-30

At Montreal College - MCIT, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will help to keep our business operations running efficiently, and we currently need someone to take on this challenging role. We’re seeking an exceptionally detail-oriented and personable Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to work full-time in our fast-paced office. The ideal candidate will bring resourcefulness, organization, and superb communication skills to the role. This person should have experience working in an office, supporting coworkers and students in various administrative tasks. With a knack for keeping cool under pressure.

Responsibilities

Open the office daily, greet visitors, answer, and redirect phone calls, and manage email, regular mail, photocopying, and fax correspondence.

Assist students when they arrived at the College.

Optimize business operations and oversee office supplies and students relations.

Ensure successful workflows, schedules, communications, and office environment on a daily basis.

Perform a variety of clerical duties, such as responding to calls, emails, and requests.

Handle various administrative tasks simultaneously such as receiving, sending emails and calls.

Organize team lunch and assist in company events preparation, as demanded.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

College diploma or equivalent

2+ years of administrative work experience in a small to medium company environment

Fluently bilingual – French and English written and spoken.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative experience (preferred)

• Front desk (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-30

Goals

On a daily basis, ensures that the concrete dosage (manufacturing) is in accordance with the specifications provided by the laboratory, while meeting customer needs. In addition, dispatches and schedules concrete mixer trucks to ensure timely delivery of concrete, good customer service, according to orders placed by customers and at a minimum cost.

Responsibilities 

Security :

• Daily check of site cleanliness (site safety).
• Ensure that all employees, yard workers, drivers, mechanics, subcontractors and other people on site work safely and that all wear their PPE and, in addition, carry out regular inspections to monitor the progress of tasks and work.

Production :  

• Daily mechanical plant checks (visual inspection, detect unusual noise, lubrication, vibration, belt check etc.)
• Checking and measuring the humidity level of raw materials (stone, sand) and, by the same token, visually observing the conditions before each shift.
• Dosing of concrete and distribution of concrete mixers on the different sites according to the required specifications and ensuring the conformity of the concrete delivered.
• Order raw materials according to planned orders or anticipated volumes.
• Responsible for planning drivers (concrete mixers), yard men, regarding deliveries and production for the next day.

Inventory :  

• Enter raw material receipts into the “Command Batch” system and track them according to the “Command Batch” system report.
• Produce end-of-day reports (inventories, reception and consumption of raw materials, m3 produced, chatters, etc.) and transfer the information to your shift replacement if necessary.
• Carry out physical inventories (raw materials and others) with your manager at the end of the month. 

Administration:  

• Taking orders by phone and promoting our Turbo & VAP products during CODs and to customers.
• Perform daily ticket checks and forward to invoicing. (Includes ticket checks "Waiting times - Superplasticizer etc.)
• Control entry and exit times as well as lunch and break times according to the collective agreement of all hourly employees and/or make the daily report of deliveries made by the "Broker" trucks by checking the areas for each of the delivery tickets.
• Carry out daily monitoring of cash sales as well as the use of concrete mixers (Lafarge, Broker, internal and external rentals) and follow up with the manager.

Optimization and communication:  

• Communicates regularly and daily with the distributors of other plants in order to optimize the use of the concrete mixer truck fleet and personnel for the same day as well as the following day.
• Maintain constant communication with the manager and keep him informed during a plant breakdown, production/delivery problems as well as any health/safety incident.

Relations with other positions: 

• Works closely with the operations team
• Collaborates with logistics and quality teams 

Specific responsibilities:

• Concrete dosage according to mixing formulas
• Planning of deliveries of raw materials and concrete
• Ensure receipt of raw materials in SAP and batch command
• Conduct factory inspections

Dimensions:

• Region: GMA
• Volume: 50,000 m3 to 200,000 m3 annually
• Direct reports: 0
• Indirect subordinates: 0

Skill profile 

Education and work experience:

• College diploma in civil engineering technology
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in concrete dosing and truck distribution.

Knowledge and skills:

• Must be able to work independently and be responsible and well organized
• Good communicator with a strong sense of customer service
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with pressure
• Good ability to make decisions and react quickly in a constantly changing environment
• Good analytical skills and ability to anticipate problems
• Good knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of construction materials and concrete
• Experience in industrial or diesel mechanics would be an asset. 

Job-specific skills (Lominger):

• Client orientation
• Motivation
• Integrity and trust
• Process management
• Business knowledge

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Lafarge is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Job Summary

This position performs advanced administrative responsibilities including preparation and analysis of more complex reports, compilation of information from various sources, handling small scale projects, and analysis using various software packages. This position may direct the work of others and provide instruction and guidance to lesser experienced employees. This position performs general office duties including word processing, data entry, auditing documents, answering phones, distributing mail, reserving conference rooms, coordinating meetings and other duties as assigned. This position may deal with confidential material on a regular basis.
Responsibilities:
Executes a comprehensive examination of various documents including commercial invoices, international bills of lading, and shipping documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Researches and corrects errors resulting from incorrect pre-advise information.
Compiles and saves shipping documents (paper or electronic) to comply with government regulations.
Prepares complex reports/presentations.
Performs analysis using various software packages and databases (e.g. MS Access).
Provides advanced office support knowledge and skills.
Prepares and/or coordinates information for internal and external contacts.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED, or International equivalent
2+ years' office warehouse support experience - Preferred
Strong analytical, oral/written communication, problem solving, basic research, attention to detail and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
Accurate and rapid data entry

Hours:

3:00am to 9:30am

Requires flexibility with work hours depending on the day.

Compensation Grade:

Grade 1 - Stores

Job Description:

About this Opportunity

Recognized as an Employer of Choice, Giant Tiger’s retail stores provide dynamic work environments with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

We are hiring a Cashier for our store!

Giant Tiger Offers:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits
• Store Discount
• Profit Sharing
• Safety-first environment

Cashier, Job Highlights:

• Ensures a high level of customer service at the checkouts;
• Accurately records customer transactions in electronic cash register.

Cashier, Job Requirements:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.

Cashier, Job Schedule:
A typical full-time schedule will consist of day shifts, two evenings per week, and alternating weekends with a schedule of 40 hours weekly. A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Cashier, Physical Demands of Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, you can expect to:

• Stand and/or walk.
• Bend, twist, and squat.
• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.).
• Perform tasks involving firm grasping.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions.
• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level.
• Operate equipment, including using a ladder.

Joining our team has its advantages:

•  Flexible hours to promote work/life balance
•  Teleworking in hybrid mode
•  Flexible group insurance plan from day one
•  Very competitive pension plan
•  Generous holiday policy
•  Weekly pay
•  Employee and Family Assistance Program
•  Free parking
•  Professional development opportunity
•  Several programs and initiatives in ED&I
•  Charging stations for electric cars
•  CPE in the workplace

Your responsibilities as an Office Clerk:

•  Enters data for file maintenance into the software provided for this purpose.
•  Responsible for updating and sending contract annexes to branches when adding or removing IT equipment.
•  Receives goods (computers, papers, furniture, etc.)
•  Ensures the sending and exchange of computer equipment for repair at our service provider.
•  Maintains inventory of computer equipment by recording entries, exits, losses and withdrawals of items.
•  Prepares orders based on requisitions issued by internal and external users and ensures that they are personalized in the software provided for this purpose.
•  Distributes mail for the Rx Center.
•  Performs any other related tasks.

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Demonstrate professional ethics on the telephone and know how to manage customer requests.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and ease of communication.
• Know Word and Excel software.
• Have a very good knowledge of French and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to lift various heavy loads (sometimes more than 20 kilos).

The main function of the administrative clerk (operations support) will be to monitor and control all operations of the distribution center from the arrival and departure of the trailers, enter data, prepare documents to coordinate operations, generate and maintain reports, provide oral and written information of any discrepancies.

• Monitor and control the activities of the distribution center;

• Enter data electronically to monitor and control operations activities;
  
• Provide information electronically and verbally to the client, and to other departments;
  
• Ensure the correct positioning of products in the distribution center according to their allocation and their volumes;
  
• Respond to customer requests during product requisitions;
  
• Support the receipt and shipping of the product in order to comply with customer requests;
  
• Ensure that the trailers requested are those that have been planned for and that the quantity meets the demand for the planned shipment;
  
• Enter data electronically to help the team plan their day;
  
• Treat discrepancies;
  
• Prepare all the documentation necessary to assist the gatehouse when shipping trailers and ensure the information is compliant;
  
• Provide information related to shipping and reception to the various parties;
  
• Produce, print and transmit the required reports;
• Perform any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by management.
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalence;
  
• Office automation skills;
  
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a warehouse / distribution center at FedEx Supply Chain or elsewhere;
  
• Bilingualism;
  
• Ability to solve problems;
  
• Sense of initiative, analysis and organization;
  
• Customer service oriented;
  
• Autonomy, versatility and flexibility;
  
• Good computer skills, Excel proficiency (advanced), and ability to learn how different software work;
  
• Ability to handle stress;
  
• Care for quality and accuracy in data entry;
  
• Concern for compliance with procedures;
  
• Good sense of listening and communication;
  
• Ability to work on rotating schedules (day, evening and weekend).

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

•  Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and interpret information.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day. 

• Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to lift/carry items less than 25 pounds.

The primary function of the Mobile Administrative Clerk at the Gatehouse will be to perform administrative duties, depending on the position assigned, and to ensure that the security rules and the accuracy and productivity standards of FedEx Supply Chain and its client are followed.

This position will be responsible for....

• Execute the tasks of administrative clerk, according to the assigned position;
• Monitor and control the activities of the yard;
• Enter data on a computer to monitor and control the activities of the yard;
• Communicating electronic and verbal information to the parking lot and other gatehouse services;
• Ensure the correct positioning of the trailers in the yard and the accuracy of the vehicle inventory;
• Respond to requests from the distribution center during vehicle requisitions and releases;
• Ensure that the trailers for shipping comply with the client’s requests;
• Make sure that the trailers that are being loaded are those that have been planned for the intended loads;
• Enter the data to properly identify the planned loads;
• Prepare all the documentation necessary for the shipment of trailers and ensure the conformity of the information;
• Transmit information related to shipping to carriers or other stakeholders;
• Produce, print and transmit the required reports;
• Execute different functions related to projects, studies, surveys etc;
• Perform any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by management;

You might be a great fit if….

Education/Experience

• Probation period successfully completed at FedEx Supply Chain;
  
• Excellent performance and safety records in their current position (no disciplinary measures whatsoever and no absenteeism problems);
  
• 1 to 2 years of experience in similar work at FedEx Supply Chain or elsewhere;
  
• Office automation skills;
  
• Bilingualism;
  
• Ability to solve problems, autonomy, versatility and flexibility;
  
• Sense of initiative, analysis and organization;
  
• Customer service oriented, good listening and communication skills;
  
• Good computer skills: Word and Excel knowledge; ability to learn different software;
  
• Ability to handle stress;
  
• Care for quality and accuracy in data entry, as well as compliance with procedures;
• Ability to work on rotating schedules.
  

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation:

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and interpret information.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day. 

• Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to lift/carry items less than 25 pounds.