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MEMBER SERVICES AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

14 MONTH CONTRACT TO COVER A MATERNITY LEAVE

Local 1916 mandate to serve and represent almost 600 members and to supply the Hamilton region with highly skilled, productive and labour-ready millwrights and apprentices.  The local is committed to providing great service, benefits and quality of life for all millwrights.

As a key liaison between the Regional Council of Ontario, and the union benefit provider and administrator, this individual is instrumental in managing, monitoring and tracking all member services on behalf of the membership – and ensuring a superior service to all the members.

Responsible for all administrative, office and accounting support duties, this individual will record transactions in Simply Accounting, balance accounts, deal with member issues, administer job referrals to members and answer phones.  In addition, this individual will be responsible for coordinating and administering the Local’s apprenticeship, trade school and training programs, along with other programs and services and office and administrative duties in support of the membership.  Responsiveness to all member inquiries with a smile is a critical job requirement.

Successful candidates will have experience in program or process administration with meticulous attention to detail and excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.  Full cycle accounting or bookkeeping education and experience is required preferably with Simply Accounting. Must have demonstrated experience and ability to produce financials, all statements and reports, perform bank recs and conduct all transactional accounting. Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills are required as the liaison/representative of the local who supplies all member services to the entire membership. Proficiency with all office skills and equipment (Microsoft Office programs, including Excel spreadsheet preparation) is also a requirement.  The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative and to meet deadlines is critical. Individuals who are used to being great team players are preferred!

The final candidate will be local to the Hamilton area, bondable, looking for a 14 month contract to cover maternity leave and willing to engage in a criminal background check.

No phone calls please

40 hours per week

Send resume to :  info@variusbusinesssolutions.com

REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT

Who We Are

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is a founding leader in Luxury Real Estate and represents the country’s most significant architectural master pieces. These accomplishments are the direct reflection of our world-class team and we’re looking for more people like you!

Your Opportunity

You will be the driving force of growth and operational management for one of our top agents located in the Mount Pleasant – Toronto, Ontario area!

We are looking for a hungry, self-starter, and entrepreneurial Real Estate Assistant who has provided direct executive support and management to the business of an agent for a minimum of 5 years.

You will be leaned on as the operational and administrative expert and will be empowered with a great deal of trust and opportunity for growth. We can’t wait to hear from you!

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Review the emails and appointments of the agent every morning and on an on-going basis to ensure daily schedules are kept up-to-date and current
• Provide real-time updates to the agent regarding all schedule or appointment changes
• Proactively manage all administrative and operational day-to-day requirements of the agent
• Ensure all listings and documents are uploaded and updated with an exceptional degree of detail and efficiency
• Provide unparalleled client and office management service to brokers and clients alike through in person, phone, or email communications
• Manage all incoming calls and provide agents with clear and concise instructions and relevant information
• Manage all listings as required
• Receive and distribute mail and courier packages, and process outgoing mail

• Offer guests a coffee/tea or water when they arrive

• Prepare all necessary pre-listing and listing packets
• Maintain organized and accessible listing, client contact, and prospect information
• Coordinate and proactively work with all stakeholders and vendors including but not limited to reception teams, photographers, agents etc.
• Create, revise, update and upload listings as required
• Forward new listings with showing instructions to broker
• Coordinate open-houses and run errands and other duties as requested

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of experience providing direct executive support to the growing business of a Real Estate Agent
• Expert Proficiency in a major Brokerage Software (Broker Bay is an asset)
• Proven track-record of having successfully supported the growing business of one or more Real Estate agents
• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field is an asset but not mandatory
• Valid G Driver’s License
• Access to a vehicle
• Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal abilities (oral and written)
• A genuine team-player with the desire to continuously grow

 Location

Mount Pleasant and Davisville (Toronto, Ontario)

Hours of Operation

 The typical office hours for this role will consist of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work some additional overtime and occasional weekends during peak seasons.

Compensation

 There is no limit to your professional growth with us!

 The starting salary is between $50,000 and $60,000 and will grow in conjunction with your commitment to exceptional performance along with the overall growth of the business.

Due to the volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please!

Information Services and TechnologyManager

Curling Canada is a National Sport Organization (NSO) and the leading expert and growth engine for Curling Excellence in Canada. Our exclusive purpose and function is to promote amateur athletics in the form of curling in Canada, on a nation-wide basis.  We manage high performance programs (i.e., Team Canada,) select and manage national teams, and we have the exclusive right to name teams to World Competitions and Canadian Olympic organizations.  We focus on serving our members (the Provincial, Territorial or Regional Curling Associations) and all of their associated clubs and curlers throughout Canada, with a plethora of services and resources from governance to marketing, to data and technology. Our Information Services and Technology  (IST) infrastructure and environment is fundamental to how we meet our strategic objectives of growth of the sport of Curling in Canada through the technical support and data that represent invaluable resources to the curling community across Canada, from the grass roots level to the global stage.

• During our curling season, this individual will provide on-site event support and remote technical support for the set up and flawless execution of all events.
• On-Site event support will include advanced troubleshooting with some of our custom made/proprietary applications which often integrate with many different technologies.
• Candidates will also need to technically train onsite Event Managers who run the experience after setup.
• Candidates must be able to manage critical and/or high severity issues by setting internal and external client expectations, devising and implementing action plans, being able to work flexible hours when special tasks are required, and effectively communicating to all parties involved along with sometimes working as a Curling Canada brand ambassador when required.
• Details are a strength. Candidates love the fast pace stress of troubleshooting, remote or on-site, with clients needing answers and a show about to open. You are creative and think outside the box. You are ok with working under pressure in a ‘go live’ environment.
• This role requires extensive and extended travel during the curling event season.

Help Desk

• Help desk activities span all elements of our existing infrastructure including hardware, applications, server, proprietary software and transactions and telecom Infrastructure.
• Provide end-user technical support, guidance and application training.
  • Identify and effectively manage the complexity of Cyber Security in a remote desktop (Work From Home) environment.
  • Analyze results, findings and trends and identify internal or external solutions for Cyber Security
• Develop and administer learning and support resources for our users including training, documentation, support and communication.
• Interact with management and staff to provide technical assistance for continuous improvement of IT solutions.
• Establish and maintain a positive, productive relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide excellent customer service and create positive user experiences.
• Plan, organize and schedule the day-to-day technical support activities, including troubleshooting, customer service issues, approvals, and installations.

***Please note, in our current environment (COVID) most employees are working remotely and therefore require remote support and an understanding of the complexity associated with security, home equipment, home set up, etc. 

• Day-to-day provision of high-quality technology and IT security services and support and solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations.
  • Provide input into the continuous development and improvement of the IST infrastructure and environment.
• Assist in the implementation, maintenance and support of the organization’s IT infrastructure and systems including desktop provisioning, network infrastructure, telephony and associated software and business application (off the shelf and proprietary systems
• Administering network administration services and operations.
• Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations to the Director, for the improvement of the IS&T infrastructure and systems.
• Converging multimedia and IT systems and technologies required to support members and delivering content to curling clubs and curlers.
• Create and communicate IST policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.

Platform and Application Management

• Administer the proprietary information management system (Curling I/O) and proprietary transaction system (KIT)
  • Provide the executive with Data analytics and recommendations to develop tools and technical or operational initiatives to promote increased usage of Curling I/O with members and curlers across Canada through enhanced user support, education and training.
• Ensure the ongoing technical and data health of proprietary and off the shelf systems and technology. System monitoring, maintenance and continuous improvement and development.
• Provide website and web transaction support to Member Associations when required.
• Executing the integration of all vendor software and application upgrades into the Curling Canada operation from testing to implementation to driving user engagement. (Curling I/O, KIT, Help Desk, Accounting, Change Management, Ticketing (Zen Desk), etc.)
• Administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.
• Continual analysis of data to determine platform and infrastructure needs to deliver superior services to Member Associations and curlers.

Hardware/Software

• The successful candidate will have a broad range of technical and communication skills to work effectively with our internal and external stakeholders and to support the IST contribution to the strategy and growth of the organization.
• We are not looking for a technician or a desk top jockey. We are looking for an individual with a passion for information, data and technology and how it can drive and support business strategies.  You have the ability to operate – not in the server room – but in all aspects of the organization with a deep understanding and appreciation of the user experience and how IST supports mission critical operations.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or Technical discipline.
  • 3 to 5 years of demonstrated depth of experience with all aspects of IST support
  • Proficient knowledge of Web services like Google Cloud and Amazon AWS
  • Demonstrated experience with Google Suite with a focus on video conferencing, email administration and file storage. Familiarity with MS Office 365
  • Demonstrated experience supporting a Mac OS environment with occasional PC support
  • Some experience in web development and website support. Working knowledge of Word Press
  • Must be proficient using and supporting numerous proprietary and commercial software programs.
  • You are not a developer, but you understand the development process and developer “speak”
  • Demonstrated experience in vendor management illustrating a history of creating and growing great vendor relationships.
• You have a genuine interest in and a passion for providing technical guidance, troubleshooting and support to employees regarding IST issues and concerns and in creating positive user experience and developing users with tools and training…and patience. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • You have nerves of steel when executing and supporting our events. Anything can happen and we will look to you to fix it!
  • Demonstrated experience in it/is support, problem solving, creative solution development while waiting onsite or remotely for a show to go live… without breaking a sweat is critical.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external customers and make them happy – also critical
  • You love to solve problems and think outside the box for creative solutions
  • You have great remote trouble shooting chops!
  • Demonstrated skills in creating and writing technical documents.
• Experience in several areas of technology from network architecture, applications, web, servers, storage, data and hardware
• Knowledge of complex network environments & their related components and dependencies.
• Knowledge of best practices in data privacy and IT security and risk/threat assessment/management across various domains.
• Experience in IST project management techniques and best practices. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, and multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of trends, developments and leading-edge technologies

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently and for extended periods during the curling event season.
• We are working remotely right now, so geography is flexible. Our offices are in Orleans (Ottawa) and our events are nationwide. Candidates mut have the technical and physical ability to work from home in a healthy and safe environment, while supported by Curling Canada with the appropriate tools and equipment. Candidates must also have the flexibility to attend the office if/when required.

 What We Offer

 **POSITION FILLED – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/COLLECTIONS CLERK

Our client’s integrity lies with the support and talent of its accounting team. They are looking for a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 3 years Account Receivable and Collection experience who will take full ownership of the A/R & Collection position at their medium size Tier One automotive company. This position will be responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely posting of accounts receivable invoice, payments, and collections.

Competitive Wage

Benefits

Pension Enrollment after 2 years

Located at Hwy 410/Derry Road

Full Time

What will you do?

Perform the day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure that Acadian Group of Companies finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services

Collaborate with the Controller to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance levels.

Complete credit analysis and review of new clients. Determine credit limits and annual review of major client accounts.

Maintain accurate aging report

Post and reconcile invoices and customer payments to general ledgers.

Receive and enter current or past cash receipts, whether by cash, cheque, credit, and other forms of payment.

Review all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records.

Maintain documentation for credit applications

Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers.

Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to making timely A/R payments.

Investigate collection problems and advise customers on corporate A/R policies and procedures.

Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payment transactions.

Demonstrate knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and the basic application and use of concepts, theories, and terminology of accounting.

Ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules and regulations and systems of internal control

Provide receptionist duties of answering of phone calls and greeting persons as they enter the building

Assists in other duties as needed and directed.

What do you need to be successful

Minimum of 3 years direct experience in an A/R capacity

Experience and proficient in Microsoft Office and with Microsoft NAV

Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records

Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, credit practices and collections

Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations

Strong diplomatic, negotiation, conflict resolution skills in order to handle late payments and delinquent accounts

Fluent in English, written, read and verbal

Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy with the insight to coordinate priorities efficiently

Highly organized, ability to multi-task

Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

Productive and efficient in planning and executing work

Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations.

Works well in a fast-paced environment

Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

Ability to work independently and contribute to accounting team objectives and workload.

Challenges

Fast Paced

Tight Deadlines

Consistency and accuracy

Conversion from DOS based accounting software to Microsoft NAV

**POSITION FILLED – 

PROJECT MANAGER – LUXURY REAL ESTATE BRAND

Are you ready to make a difference? Can you align a marketing strategy with one of Canada’s top real estate teams and one the most prestigious and oldest luxury brands?

My client is looking for a creative, proactive and dependable Marketing expert that can demonstrate a commitment to the quality of product and service that equates or exceeds the standards of their brand.

Why you need to work with us:

Strong in office presence preferred but can accommodate remote when needed

Benefits

Work with Top Luxury agency

Competitive Wage

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership and execution responsibility for marketing and social media communication
• Develop campaign plans to manage the cross functional implementation of the overall plan
• Serve as an internal subject-matter expert to managers and staff on both a proactive and responsive basis. Habitually looks for ways to positively our client’s reputation and visibility in the marketplace.
• Manage relationship with external marketing and communications providers including strategic guidance and establishment of goals, measurable metrics and budgets.
• Market intelligence and customer experience with the ability to transfer that knowledge to the sales channel
• Develops a process for proactively keeping marketing collateral, websites and social media outreach fresh and relevant
• Develop and manage promotional materials
• Develop and execute strategies to promote brand and success stories inside the organization as well, positively impacting employee retention
• Educates and motivates staff on the most effective ways to positively impact and promote the brand internally and externally
• Manage the marketing budget
• Translate business objectives and strategies to prepare brand portfolio objective, plans, strategies to facilitate the growth of the business
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects integrity and respect towards customers, peers, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the company.
• Manage outbound public relations campaign to media, real estate bloggers and others to help keep the brand in the forefront.
• Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned by the Ownership.

Want to know what to expect?

Goals for 2020-2021

Within 3 months the Marketing Manager will:

• Develop a strategic 2021 plan
• Begin the marketing plan set out above.
• Create a budget for the strategic 2021 plan
• Create a You Tube channel with video content
• Create marketing automation with a calendar schedule

Within 6 months the Marketing Manager will:

• Review all of our marketing and client communications
• Revise our listing presentation
• Create past client program targeting new listings from existing and past clients

Within the year the Marketing Manager will:

• Assess gaps in the current strategy to address challenges
• Manage Marketing Data
• Develop surveys to gain valuable insight into customers’ experiences and requirements.
• Manage targeted and segmented marketing by reaching out to specific customer groups with tailored messages.
• Manage website by continuing to encourage customers to register.

To Be Successful

• Degree in marketing, business, communications or a related degree is required.
• Proven experience, at a marketing leadership level, with developing, executing and managing brand strategies, communications plans, public relations that support the growth of identified target markets and promote positive brand association.
• Demonstrated mastery of creating plans that improve brand perception in the marketplace.
• A natural inclination to “lead by example” by demonstrating flexibility, creativity and a sense of urgency when responding to requests for marketing and communications support.
• Demonstrated experience with identifying and implementing emerging trends in both the marketing/communication function
• Diplomacy, energy, innovation, and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and implement.
• Unquestioned professional and personal integrity.
• Consistency with workflow

Challenges

• Deadlines can be tight and overtime will be expected during these times.
• High volume of traffic during peak periods and less traffic in slow periods.
• Managing requests and demands from 2 leaders

 **POSITION FILLED**

PROJECT MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION- CONCRETE FLOOR LEVELLING 

We have built our company on solid foundations. It’s a concrete jungle out there and we need you to manage it.

Want to take your career to new heights? Are you ready to get to the next “level”?

Not only do we want you to get in on the “Ground Floor”, we want you to take us to the next “Level”.

Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed and permanently set but we want you to be open minded, creative and detailed.

Now lets get down to the concrete facts:

Ground Floor Industry, GFI‘s, integrity lies with the support and talent of its team. This position will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.

Principal Functions & Objectives

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• Determine and define project scope and objectives ensuring technical feasibility
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements for each project
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques and standards throughout entire project execution
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas of improvement
• Take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences

Key skills and experiencE

1. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

2. Proven working experience in project management

3. Experience seeing projects through the full cycle

4. Able to survey a floor with accuracy

5. Proficient in MS Office Suite

6. Fluent in English

7. Excellent verbal and written skills

8. Proven ability to solve problems creatively

9. Strong interpersonal skills

10. Highly organized, ability to multi-task

11. Productive and efficient in planning and executing work

12. Exceptional attention to detail

13. Works well in a fast paced environment

14. Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

Challenges

1. Fast Paced

2. Tight Deadlines

3. Running multiple job sites

4. Consistency and accuracy

Salary: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Experience:

• concrete floor surveying: 2 years (Required)
• Project Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Job Duties:

• Consult blueprints, designs, and client instructions to develop construction plans for your team
• Manage construction sites, ensuring that workers adhere to construction plans and safety codes
• Create and enforce employee schedules and construction timelines
• Document all costs and ensure that expenses never exceed the construction budget
• Update clients on construction progress through presentations and client meetings
• Other duties as requested

ACCOUNTS  CLERK EXTRAORDINAIRE

Our client is seeking an individual who is skilled in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and some Payroll. This position involves working with and supporting an accounting team. The successful candidates must be:

• detail-oriented,
• have exceptional communication skills,
• able to work independently while coordinating effectively with other accounting team members
• able to cope with the pressures of a fast paced organization
• provide exceptional accuracy and productivity

The company is a mid size Tier One automotive supplier, located in Mississauga (410/Derry Road area). This position will be supporting each facet of accounting in a full accounting department.

They are currently using Microsoft NAV software and if you have experience with this software and the accounting experience required, we need to speak to you!

Salary range $45,000-$50,000

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Minimum 3 years accounting experience

General accounts receivable functions

• Prepare and submit customer invoices
• Post and receipt payments
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
• Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
• Make daily collection calls of outstanding receivables
• Maintain an accurate aging report
• Reconcile A/R to the G/L
• Resolve & execute the necessary process adjustments of invoices

General accounts payable functions

• Check, verify and process invoices
• Prepare payments for signature
• Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
• Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
• Maintain vendor files

General Payroll Functions

• Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
• Verify taxes and other deductions
• Prepare and distribute payroll cheques
• Track employee vacation and other leaves

General support functions

• Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records
• Assist in month end reporting procedures
• Use accounting data to resolve problems and discrepancies
• Perform filing and general administrative tasks
• Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors
• Backup in other areas of accounting department
• Perform other duties assigned by the Controller

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in collections and accounts receivable
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written with a customer service focus
• Maintains focus and positive attitude during high volume of work while multi-tasking with changing priorities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Team player but not a team distractor
• Certificate in Accounting is desired
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**POSITION FILLED**

CORPORATE QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Our client , located in Mississauga has an immediate opening for a hard working, nose to the grindstone, focused, results oriented, motivated Corporate Quality Control Manager .

The company is in the automotive sector with approximately 300 employees and 3 locations. They want to be current with their documentation and processes and require someone to enhance the abilities of QC Supervisors in quality related duties.

This position plays an integral part in developing and maintaining systems and for developing and achieving budgetary and project targets through the vision of the core values and mission statement.

If you feel you have the above qualities and the experience required, we need to speak to you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company’s quality reputation is maintained or improved.
• Ensure corporate wide compliance to company’s Quality System.
• Manage, maintain and communicate corporate quality related metrics to ensure clear visibility and understanding of our current state of process.
• Manage the corporation quality system to ensure all quality activities are standardized.
• Develop and complete plans to address critical areas for improvement
• Streamline and update current documentation with an emphasis on flow charts and inputs and outputs as opposed to using words to describe processes
• Ensure the appropriate development, implementation, communication and adoption of Product Quality Planning process
• Coordinate external quality audit program with registrar(s) and coordinates customer audits as necessary.
• Lead and train in root cause analysis using industry accepted methods and statistical tools to determine true failure.
• Make informed decisions based on data.
• Initiates and/or investigates the cause of significant trends in nonconformities and customer complaints
• Oversee the effective management of the corrective action process, ensure proper priority, ownership and accountability for adding and closing all corrective actions
• Continually look for ways to improve methods and documentation for all business processes related to quality.
• Assist with strategic quality planning for the organization.
• Identify, analyze, assess, define and prioritize key quality projects
• Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned by the Technical Manager

Challenges

• 24 hour operation, 5 days per week with some weekends
• Maintaining a balance between meeting quality requirements and economics
• Maintaining an old quality management system (Lotus Notes) that doesn’t interface with Outlook
• Updating the systems and increasing corporate knowledge and use of techniques to improve quality

Goals for 2018-2019

• Preparing for and coordinating quality and environmental external audits
• Implementing quality initiatives.
• Maintain existing quality (environmental) management systems existing in Lotus Notes
• Evaluate and make recommendations for improvements to the existing quality management system.

Long Term

• Develop a vision of how the quality department will function in the future and integrate with all areas of the organization
• Replacement of existing Lotus Notes Quality Management Software and integration of new software with Navision CRM

To Be Successful

• ASQC Quality Engineer certification or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years as a Quality Manager in the automotive industry.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Quality Systems Auditor
• Knowledge of problem solving methodologies
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC and PFMEA)
• Verifiable leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills: Windows, Excel and Word
• Must have a good command of English, written and oral.
• Knowledge of  IATF 16949.2016 Quality Management system.
• Should have a high energy level and be able to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to balance a variety of concurrent demands in a friendly and professional manner
• Good time management and organizational skills a must

Varius Business Solutions and their clients welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

 **POSITION FILLED**

PART TIME (26-25 HOURS PER WEEK) PAYROLL/HR ADMINISTRATOR

Employees are the reason for the continued success of our client’s organization. You’ll find great hardworking people, people who realize that cooperation team effort and dedication are essential to the growth of the company.

The Company: Located in Brampton, Tier One automotive supplier.

• Do you want part time work?
• Are you confident?
• Are you a payroll GURU?
• Are you focused and detail oriented?
• Do you have proficient knowledge with Ceridian and Dayforce?
• Do you have HR experience?

If you answered yes to all of the above, we need to speak with you, NOW!

Job Profile:

•    Prepares bi-weekly payroll (approx. 80 employees) through Ceridian Pay at Workand Dayforce, by inputting necessary changes related to employee information, changes to hours worked, new hires, terminations, etc.

•    Involved in the reconciliation of payroll accounts to the GL accounts 

•    Maintains attendance records and provides this information to Department Managers 

•    General filing and maintenance of Payroll / HR employee files

•    Answers all employee payroll/HR inquiries ensuring optimal employee relations.

•    Assisting in the administration of group benefits, deductions and remittances

•    Supporting in processing new hires, terminations, and personnel changes

•    Generate payroll reports as required

•    Contributing to the accuracy and integrity of the Human Resources programs 

•    Assisting with initiatives such as policies, HR process implementation 

•    Assisting with Worker’s Compensation, Disability and Benefits Administration

•    Maintain open communication with managers by assisting in day-to-day issues

•    Understanding and ensuring compliance with various corporate and legislative initiatives

•    Provide timely and proactive company-wide communication regarding payroll 

•    New hire orientation and onboarding activities

•    Maintain payroll, STD, benefit as required, including updating databases.

•    Maintain various employee trackers regarding vacations, attendance, training, safety shoes, equipment etc.

 QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

•    3-5 years of full cycle payroll experience;

•    2-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist capacity;

•    Completion professional development courses related to Human Resources, Payroll Certification an definite asset;

•    Experience using Ceridian Dayforce 

•    Understanding of current legislation including payroll legislation and employment standards 

•    Working knowledge of HR related legislation (health & safety, AODA, etc.) 

•    Strong working knowledge of accounting principles required to complete payroll journal entries 

•    Strong working knowledge of Benefits administration 

•    Accurate, detail-oriented, analytical

•    Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Varius Business Solutions is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email). ‪

Please note that ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES will be contacted for this particular opportunity. We thank you for your interest.

 **POSITION FILLED**

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/COLLECTIONS CLERK

My client is looking for a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 3 years Account Receivable and Collection experience who will take full ownership of the A/R & Collection position .

The applicant will be responsible for the full cycle of receivables and collections including tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues and entering cash receipts in a timely manner. The candidate must have knowledge of general accounting principals and be proficient MS Office (especially Excel).

The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask and be a strong communicator, both email and over the phone.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Make daily collection calls of outstanding receivables through telephone and email communication
• Escalate any overdue Accounts Receivable for additional collection efforts
• Prepare and maintain various reports
• Maintain an accurate aging report
• Resolve and execute the necessary process adjustments of invoices
• Reconcile A/R to the G/L
• Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues
• Enter cash receipts and past cash receipts
• Post invoices
• Ensure the accuracy of invoices
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Process customer credit applications
• Maintain documentation for credit applications
• Backup in other areas of accounting department
• Perform other duties assigned by the Controller

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in collections and accounts receivable
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, credit practices & collections
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written with a customer service focus
• Self-motivated, efficient worker with high standards for quality of processes and results who can work independently
• Quick learner that is methodical and analytical who possesses excellent organizational skills
• Technically competent with ability to work productively in a dynamic environment and be solutions oriented team player
• Maintains focus and positive attitude during high volume of work while multi-tasking with changing priorities
• Ability to calculate, post and manage figures and financial records
• Data entry skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Effective verbal and listening communication sills
• Certificate in Accounting is desired
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Please forward a resume that encompasses your related experience and salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.All communications can be sent to info@variusbusinesssolutions.com

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

‪Mississauga/Brampton Location

‪Salary $80,000 annually

Employees are the reason for the continued success of our client’s organization. You’ll find great hardworking people, people who realize that cooperation team effort and dedication are essential to the growth of the company.

Our client, a highly experienced manufacturing company located in Brampton is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee, manage and maintain general accounting programs and responsibilities. Undertake all aspects of financial management to include corporate, cost and inventory accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. This position reports to the company President.

‪Responsibilities:

• ‪Timely and accurate preparation and/or review of monthly, and annual financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow projections and PL Comparisons.
• ‪Timely and accurate preparation and/or review of monthly bank reporting package
• ‪Manage small accounting department of 2-3 employees (AR, AP, Payroll)
• Manage Job Costing
• Manage Foreign Exchange
• Oversee US Branch
• ‪Prepare short term/long term budgets
• ‪Prepare short term/long term projections and forecasts
• ‪Interface with external accountant and prepare Year End reports
• ‪Obtain and handle/hold confidential information
• ‪Interact closely with other key management team members on upcoming projects
• Interface with production management to review standard costing and address manufacturing variances

‪Qualifications:

• ‪Candidate must have B.S. in Accounting and a minimum of five years accounting experience and related financial reporting experience.
• ‪Experience in the manufacturing/job shop field will be preferred.
• ‪Ten+ (10+) years of progressive accounting experience ideal
• ‪Independent, quick and creative business thinker who possesses a high degree of integrity.
• ‪Must be confident, hands-on self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• ‪Must be results oriented with strong attention to detail.
• ‪Computer skills – Proficient with accounting programs and tools, QuickBooks, Excel & Word.
• ‪Understanding of base level financial data and related impacts on operational, cash and financial reporting
• ‪Strong communication skills with management team as well as customer relations

‪We offer a working environment with a lot of opportunity to contribute to the strategic goals of the organization. The company provides an excellent benefit package including health insurance and group life insurance.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and salary requirements.

 **POSITION FILLED**

WIRE EDM OPERATOR PROGRAMMER

Our client, located in BRAMPTON, requires an experienced Wire EDM Operator.  This is a very clean work environment and has a committed team that values quality, hard work and making customer demands a priority. To perform this job successfully, the required knowledge, skill and ability below are essential.

• Set up and operate Wire EDM machines
• Programming of Wire EDM machines
• Select, preset and adjust settings needed
• Follow work priorities
• Ensure quality parts are produce, standards are maintained
• Maintain a safe environment

$20 – $22/ hour

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years experience
• Time Management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand and walk

FULL TIME

Please forward a resume that encompasses your related experience and salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.All communications can be sent to info@variusbusinesssolutions.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for support by client end-users, other support staff, and vendors using strong customer service and communication skills
• Remote administration and troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows Server solutions for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and Office 365
• Provide administration support for Microsoft server roles such as DFS & File servers, print services, terminal services, Application Services, and Network Policy and Access Services.
• Provide support for enterprise level Antivirus solutions
• Follow company and client processes to maintain consistent high level of support.
• Perform maintenance tasks including patch management, software and firmware updates, server and network hardware reboots, disk expansions, and other tasks as assigned.
• Aid in the support of network support for LAN, WAN, switching, routing, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Maintain strong communication and customer service skills while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Qualifications/Requirements 

• Intermediate knowledge of networking concepts.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Availability to respond to calls after hours and some weekends.

Software Knowledge 

• Windows Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2.
• DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, File & Print Sharing
• O365 administration experience a plus.
• MS Sharepoint and SQL experience a plus.

Network Knowledge 

• LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, VLAN, Switching, Routing, WiFi.
  
  Hardware Knowledge 
  
• HP Servers.

Please forward a resume that encompasses your related experience and salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.All communications can be sent to info@variusbusinesssolutions.om