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The Hyland Group of Companies is continually expanding and we are looking for skilled drivers and labourers. Hyland operates four divisions: ready-mix concrete, manufacturing of precast products and retaining walls, aggregate and hydrovac. We are based in the Comox Valley and serve Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and South Coast.

Whether you like skiing at Mount Washington, fishing or a healthy lifestyle the Comox Valley or Powell River, there is  something for everyone. Through our commitment to the community, the health and safety of our employees and their families, or our volunteer work, our companies demonstrate care for our people – staff and customers. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, with challenging projects and collaborative teamwork, Hyland or Coast Hydrovac is for you.

If you would like to place some roots down, send your resume to general@hylandprecast.com.

Current Openings

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Vice President (and indirectly to the President and Owner), the Sales Representative will focus on growing Hyland’s business units in the municipal, construction, and development sectors:

  • Prospect, develop, and manage customer relationships.
  • Conduct cold calls and seek out request for proposals.
  • Monitor job boards and present proposals.
  • Secure new customers and develop service contracts.
  • Cross-sell to existing customers and revive inactive accounts.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support.
  • Monitor market trends to forecast sales opportunities.
  • Collaborate with operations, quality, and finance teams to meet sales and collection targets.

Significance:

This role is crucial for increasing revenue growth through effective customer relationship management and cross-selling opportunities across different divisions.

Specific Job Responsibilities

  • Utilize existing customer and industry relationships to drive opportunities.
  • Lead sales strategy in the assigned territory, including prospecting, managing leads, and maintaining customer relationships.
  • Increase regional sales and brand recognition through extensive cold calling (phone and in-person).
  • Aggressively pursue new clients and customer acquisition.
  • Mine business opportunities from bid boards and procurement sites.
  • Ensure all companies are listed as approved providers for relevant municipal and industry bodies.
  • Identify and build relationships with decision-makers within accounts, establishing Hyland as a trusted provider.
  • Maintain and update CRM and project management tools to develop the sales pipeline and keep the team informed.
  • Develop proposals and deliver strategic sales presentations (with marketing assistance).
  • Review target customer opportunities and provide sales strategy input, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
  • Prioritize activities and manage the territory for optimal penetration and profitability.
  • Prepare written proposals and deliver presentations to customers and stakeholders.
  • Communicate clearly with sales support and operations.
  • Provide accurate and timely reports, including forecasts and activity updates.
  • Acquire and maintain competitive market knowledge.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Assist operations with customer issues to resolution.
  • Build strong relationships with key customers and internal teams.

Qualification Profile

Education:

Diploma in Business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience and Skill Set:

  1. 3-5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in a comparable industry (construction, industrial, machinery, etc.) in an outbound sales role
  2. Proven measurable sales success- past award winner, industry reputation top earner, etc.
  3. Concrete knowledge is preferred
  4. Knowledge of technical drawings an asset
  5. Experience in utilizing systems and tools to improve sales performance such as CRM & Project Management both desktop and mobile
  6. Demonstrated strong application user skills for Google workspace and MS Office Suite of products including Excel & Word. The office uses a combination of Microsoft and Google technologies.
  7. Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  8. Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  9. A true team player who is willing to be coached as well as support others
  10. Ability to negotiate skillfully, maintain composure in tough situations without damaging relationships
  11. Demonstrates positive customer service attitude
  12. A valid driver’s license is required

Job Type:

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday (early starts to align with construction trade)
  • Combination of working in the field visiting prospects/clients and office work
  • Must be able to travel on occasion
  • Occasional customer meetings and networking events in the evenings
  • This is not a work from home position

Pay: Commensurate to experience; Salary with option for bonus

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care
Life insurance Paid time off
RRSP match Car and expense allowance

Next Steps:

If you are a Canadian resident, please apply with resume and cover letter outlining skill sets applicable and include in subject line: Sales Representative.  Email to: general@hylandprecast.com

This is an excellent opportunity for a great candidate to join an established and growing company. Hyland Precast Inc. is currently seeking a Shop Supervisor to join our team in Cumberland, BC. This is an expanding role with growth opportunity for the right candidate.  This is a full-time position with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

Hyland operates three divisions; ready-mix concrete, manufacturing of precast products and aggregates and is based in the Comox Valley and serves Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and South Coast.

Shop Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Precast Shop Supervisor is responsible for first line supervision and leadership for the production process and operates under the direction of the VP Operations.
  • Organizing the distribution of work and monitoring progress toward production plan objectives.
  • Ensuring products exiting production meet quality control requirements.
  • Plant and yard safety.
  • Performing production duties – this is a hands-on labour position and will include spending time on tools.
  • Customer satisfaction.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe workplace for employees, contactors, and visitors.
  • Works with sales employees to encourage solid customer relationships from a production perspective and provides input on job estimates when requested.
  • Plan and coordinate work activities to meet deadlines.
  • Review shop drawings for materials, errors, impracticalities and resolve by interacting with Engineering, QC, Project Coordinators, and /or customers.
  • Interpret drawings for efficient, safe production procedures.
  • Optimize production resources to ensure efficient and safe plant operations.
  • Meet production deadlines.
  • Supervise line employees’ work quality, productivity, and attendance.
  • Organize personnel for daily operation of precast concrete production and yard loading of products.
  • Oversee deliveries of products to customers.
  • Maintain a tracking list for materials consumption on a daily basis.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of production.
  • Provide leadership to precast crew, creating a safe team environment.
  • Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and activities.
  • Host daily safety check-ins.
  • Weekly crew attendance sign-off.

Education and Experience Requirements:

To be successful in this position you will be reliable, self-motivated, disciplined, take ownership for your work and have a good command of the English language to provide clear instructions.

  • Experience in precast industry and / or manufacturing 3-5 years
  • Experience running a crew in a construction or manufacturing environment is a preferred asset.
  • Minimum 2 years reading drawings
  • You have held a supervisory role in the past.
  • Thorough knowledge of structural precast concrete processes and assemblies
  • Eye for quality control/assurance and safety from start to finish.
  • Comprehensive understanding of concrete forming tools is an asset.
  • Familiarity with forklifts; forklift ticket an asset.
  • Proficiency in reading plans.
  • Familiar with Construction and Shop Safety guidelines as per WorkSafe Regulations
  • First aid certificates an asset.

What We Offer:

  1. Full time: This position is Monday to Friday (start time varies seasonality), but generally is an 8:00 am to 4:00 pm shift.
  2. Wage: $30.00 to $35 per hour based on experience.
  3. Comprehensive health benefits (including medical, dental, and other extended health benefits), RRSP plan, competitive wages and collaborative work environment.

Next Steps: If you are a Canadian resident, please apply with resume and cover letter outlining skill sets applicable and include in subject line: Precast Shop Supervisor.  Email to: general@hylandprecast.com

Updated: April, 2024

The Hyland Group of Companies has immediate openings for Ready Mix Drivers.

Hyland operates four divisions; ready-mix concrete, manufacturing of precast products, aggregate and hydrovac; and is based in the Comox Valley and serves Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and South Coast.

Whether you like skiing at Mount Washington, fishing or a healthy lifestyle the Comox Valley or Powell River; there is  something for everyone. Through our commitment to the community, to the health and safety of our employees and their families, or our volunteer work, our companies demonstrates our care for people. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, with challenging projects, and collaborative teamwork, Hyland or Coast Hydrovac is for you.

We are seeking applicants for  drivers  to join our team in Cumberland, BC.. These are seasonal, full time positions with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

You bring to the table:

  • You must have a Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a clean driving abstract.
  • 2+ years experience including operating a manual transmission.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with previous concrete experience.
  • You are energetic, highly motivated and possess good communication skills.
  • Knowledge of concrete and the construction industry is an asset.
  • Willingness to work additional overtime shifts outside of regular schedule
  • Clean and current driver’s abstract
  • Fully vaccinated as per provincial Covid-19 requirements in the hydro sector
  • Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
  • CSTS-09 & OSSA Regional; BSO or Common Safety Orientation certification an asset
  • Having First Aid, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance, certification would be a significant asset
  • Please submit your resume and driver’s abstract.

Skills:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
  • Perform physically demanding work (able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis)
  • Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to communicate in an efficient manner remotely
  • You have the ability to work well in a team, share a laugh with your coworkers and get the job done safely

What we offer:

  • Competitive wages, excellent benefits, and matching pension contributions
  • Full-time, year-round work with opportunity for growth
  • Opportunity to learn and gain experience on other pieces of equipment
  • A positive and reliable workplace
  • Opportunity to travel, and work in multiple locations throughout the region
  • We provide a positive work environment
  • Professional development opportunities

Next Steps:

If you feel you are suitable for this position, please send your resume to chuber@hylandprecast.com. Only the individuals that meet the criteria will be contacted.

Hyland is looking for precast labourers to work in our precast plant. This is a full-time job, paid hourly.

Job Description:

  • Hyland Precast Inc. on Vancouver Island has openings for full-time Precast Labourers. Our primary location is in Cumberland BC.
  • You will be responsible for assisting our experienced workers while helping to maintain a safe and clean work-site. This position has the potential for advancement to forklift operators, crane operators, and some carpentry.
  • We are looking for a versatile, flexible candidate who is eager to learn, can follow instructions carefully and can work independently to complete tasks to deadlines. You will be punctual and reliable, safety conscientious and a problem solver. You will report to the Precast Shop Foreman.
  • You will need your own transportation.
  • Physically able to stand, walk and lift materials for long periods of time. Comfortable working outdoors.
  • Previous precast or concrete experience an asset.
  • Job may require some longer shifts or seasonal weekend work.

Benefits:

  • Dental Care
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Extended Health Care
  • Life Insurance
  • RRSP Match

Schedule:

  • 8 Hour Shift
  • Day Shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Precast concrete or construction experience preferred

Next Steps:

If you feel you are suitable for this position, please send your resume to general@hylandprecast.com. Only the individuals that meet the criteria will be contacted.

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