Kilmarnock Enterprise is a privately owned multi-trade service company that has been in business for over 30 years and has been recognized by Profit 500 for the last 2 years. We provide a collaborative and caring culture and the necessary tools and support for you to succeed. If you are energetic and eager to be a part of a great team we would love to hear from you.

Company Values

TRUST means we will trust each other to be accountable for our actions. We accept the consequences of our actions and inactions. We realize we are not perfect. When we err, we will admit our error and learn from it.

RESPECT means we will respect the dignity of each other, our clients, our suppliers and everyone we come in contact with.

INTEGRITY means that as a corporation and as individuals we will always do what is right. If we have to ask ourselves the question, “is this right”, we already know the answer.

PROFESSIONALISM means we will conduct ourselves in a professional manner in all of our dealings, so that as members of the Kilmarnock team we can always be proud of the way we conduct ourselves with everyone inside and outside the company.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage project start-up, permits, change orders and other processes on site.
• Prepare tenders, budgets, estimates and quotations along with schedules to complete projects.
• Review shop, installation and erection drawings with Design Manager.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Manage site meetings, all on-site personnel, paperwork and any other documents generated by project.
• Ensure that work processes and procedures conform to internal QMS/ISO standards.
• Ensure that all on-site personnel are following safe work practices.
• Ensure any on-site issues are resolved and dealt with in a timely manner.
• Establish and deliver mechanisms for tracking project progress and changes and reporting to stakeholders via a formal communications plan.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new business strategies and systems for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve corporate performance.
• Handle customer enquiries and complaints which are escalated from site supervisors or other staff members.
• Analyze the customer’s concern and present options to solve their issue.
• Update work orders with appropriate information to provide information more quickly and easily to customers.
• Ensure that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Conduct project post job reviews in order to identify areas for improvement; make recommendations based on findings.
• Responsible for completing all necessary Project Management tasks, including paperwork such as weekly schedules, job routers, timesheets, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

To be successful, you will need:

• Post Secondary diploma or degree in a business technical field (Mechanical Engineering Technology) and/or Red Seal certification (e.g. Millwright, Machinist, Welder / Fitter, Iron Worker, Tool & Die Maker).
• 10 + years’ previous management experience in an industrial environment with proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Strong management, communication and leadership skills.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.
• A solid understanding of all trades and techniques with a focus on Construction and Industrial millwrighting, process and power piping, custom and structural steel and alloy fabrications, machining and machine building.
• Ability to work safely in many environments with strong knowledge of OH&S regulations.
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines.
• Able to facilitate meetings, feedback sessions and briefings in order to create consensus among stakeholders.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with clients, employees and any other stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, etc.) and email.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of CCDC contracts and Ontario H&S regulations associated with the Industrial and Construction Industry.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional travel is required.

Benefits For You And Your Family:

• Health, Dental and Vision Care.
• Life, LTD and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Company Contributed.
• Uniforms and Boot Allowance.
• Ability to use our shop for your personal projects.

About Smiths Falls:

A welcoming and safe community on the Rideau Canal system with 4 elementary schools and 3 secondary schools within the community, or an easy commute. A variety of health services including a full-service district hospital. A scenic 45-minute drive from the nation’s capital city, Ottawa, 75 minutes from Kingston and 3.5 hours from downtown Toronto.

Smiths Falls offers a relaxed community feel with many amenities and is an affordable alternative to larger cities or suburbs, with minimal commute times. There are beautiful parks and trails for the outdoors person and many sports fields and good recreational facilities where you can get involved with local teams and participate in events.

Kilmarnock Enterprise provides a collaborative and caring culture and the necessary tools and support for you to succeed. If you are energetic and eager to be part of a great team, we would love to hear from you. Forward your resume to hr@kilmarnock.ca or use the Apply for this Position form below.