Junior Estimator

_SLACAN Industries Inc. is Canada's largest designer and manufacturer of Poleline Hardware, which includes a full line of Transmission and Distribution products. We service the OEM market including the agricultural, mining and other industries. Our in-house processes include forgings, hot / cold stampings and weldments._
- **We are currently looking for a Junior Estimator to join the team**_

**Position Overview**

The Junior Estimator performs take-offs from drawings and calculates the costs of labour and material for production in accordance with established processes and procedures. The Junior Estimator will participate in cost analysis projects, cost reduction reviews and other MRP-related activities.
- **Salary**: $45,000 - $55,000
- **RPP-** Company contribution
- Comprehensive benefits after probationary period
**Responsibilities**
- Identify labor and material costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
- Gather and extrapolate current and accurate data on costs of labor and materials from existing MRP system.
- Work with Purchasing team to collect quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Work with Sales team to analyze quote requirements and develop effective quoting strategies.
- Identify development costs such as tooling, testing, and other variable cost elements.
- Recommend multiple scenarios based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
- Identify most competitive rates based on cost analysis and comparison.
- Review and evaluate proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and the content of estimate.
- Quantify all aspects of the tender document, including tender requirements, written specifications and project drawings.
- Prepare and review estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to final quotation.
- Identify opportunities for cost reductions related to materials, processes and suppliers.
- Support the Engineering team as required by entering or revising engineering-controlled MRP data such as bills of materials and job routings.

**Knowledge and Experience**
- Post-secondary education in an industrial or technology program (engineering, supply chain, materials management, or similar) an asset.
- Minimum one year experience in estimating engineered, manufactured products, Equivalent experience/education will be considered
- Understanding of raw materials, manufacturing processes, bills of materials and factory job orders.
- Strong client focus, proactive, and a desire to achieve results.
- Must work well independently and unsupervised.
- Excellent attention to quality, accuracy, and details.
- Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
- Proficient in relevant software including MS Office Suite

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday