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Branded Retail Account Manager
Propelis
Toronto, ON
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and…
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Branded Retail Account Manager
SGS & Co
Toronto, ON
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum - from brand design and packaging, to content and…
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Branded Retail Account Manager
Marks
Toronto, ON
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum - from brand design and packaging, to content and…
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Senior Manager, Business Banking Advisory - Tangerine
Tangerine
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director, Product, Platform and Proposition, Tangerine, Business, the role will work closely with the Managing Director, Tangerine Business, and cross-functional partners…
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Senior Director, Fundraising
Liberal Party of Canada • Parti Libéral du Canada
Ottawa, ON
- $140,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Lead the design and implementation of innovative fundraising campaigns across digital, direct mail, telephone, major gifts, events, and monthly donor programs.
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Business Development Lead
ZAS Architects + Interiors
Vancouver, BC
- $65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are a Vancouver-based architecture and interior design firm creating functional, innovative, and aesthetically compelling spaces. Our services include interior design, space planning,…
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Senior Revenue Enablement Specialist, Digital
Quadient
Markham, ON
- $90,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Reporting to the Global Director of Revenue Enablement, Digital, you will play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimizing strategic enablement programs that empower our…
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Applied AI Evaluation & Product Researcher (Contract)
Kids Help Phone
Toronto, ON
- $95,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Contract
Minimum 5 years of experience in generative AI systems evaluation, UX research, product research and evaluation, applied research, evaluation, digital service design, or a related area
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Senior Manager, Business Banking Advisory - Tangerine
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
Reporting to the Director, Product, Platform and Proposition, Tangerine, Business, the role will work closely with the Managing Director, Tangerine Business, and cross-functional partners…
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Senior Manager, Marketing Channel Strategy & Operations
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
…marketing channels, leveraging new capabilities, functionalities, design, workflow processes, and A/B Multivariate testing of digital campaigns across all marketing channels (Commerce,…
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Senior Director Process Engineering - NORAM
Veolia | Water Tech
ON · Ontario, Canada
- $169,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We're seeking a strategic and highly experienced Senior Director of Process Engineering to lead the design and development of water, wastewater, and bio-solids treatment solutions across…
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Lead, Enterprise Risk Management & Quality Assurance
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Whereas the Executive Director (ED) provides primary leadership and strategy for the two functions, this role is accountable to the ED for designing, delivering and reporting on both a…
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Program Delivery Director (Integrated Marketing Campaign)
VTRAC Consulting Corporation (WBE)
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Program Delivery Director to drive large-scale digital marketing initiatives for a leading Canadian financial services client. This high-impact…
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Director, Global Cash Management Platforms
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
The Director leads the strategic direction, development, and delivery of technology solutions across Global Cash Management technology. This role ensures alignment with business goals,…
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Director, Marketing and Business Development
TROIS Collective
Richmond Hill, ON
- $140,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Director, Marketing and Business Development will lead the firm’s marketing, business development and client relationship initiatives, working directly with the Managing Partners. You…
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Executive Director, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Montreal, QC · Urban agglomeration of Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, the Executive Director is ultimately responsible for the management of The Clarice’s staff, operations, facilities,…
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Analyst, Insights and Pipeline Management
Canadian Cancer Society
Ottawa, ON
- $52,000 to $59,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Director, Insights and Pipeline Management, the Analyst supports the delivery of fundraising analytics, and pipeline management services for the Corporate…
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Education Coordinator
Stratford Festival
Stratford, ON
…between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our…
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Senior Paid Media Analyst
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Toronto, ON
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Reports To: Senior Director, Digital Marketing & Platforms
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Project Manager
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Markham, ON
- Full-time
5–8 years of experience managing software, interactive media, application development, or digital delivery projects.
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Manager, Business Management & Optimization
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Partner closely with the Data and Digital team to design, scope, and implement technology-driven solutions
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VP of Marketing Operations
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Toronto, ON
- Internship
The business brings together property marketing, listing coordination, lead generation, digital tools, customer communication, and leasing support within one service model.
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Director of Operations, Transportation (Canada)
Jacobs
Calgary, AB
- $171,000 to $277,650 USD / year
- Full-time
This is a fast-paced role reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and will have direct reports inclusive of Department Leaders, Managers of Projects, and select others.…
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Director of Operations, Transportation (Canada)
Jacobs
Ottawa, ON
- $171,000 to $277,650 USD / year
- Full-time
This is a fast-paced role reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and will have direct reports inclusive of Department Leaders, Managers of Projects, and select others.…
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Director of Operations, Transportation (Canada)
Jacobs
Toronto, ON
- $171,000 to $277,650 USD / year
- Full-time
This is a fast-paced role reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and will have direct reports inclusive of Department Leaders, Managers of Projects, and select others.…

Sierra Construction Group

Chief Estimator

Woodstock, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Experience: 12+ years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional construction, with proven success in leading complex bids.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

The Chief Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating department, overseeing the preparation of all bids, budgets, and cost estimates for the company’s construction projects. This role ensures accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability in all estimates while providing strategic leadership, mentoring staff, and collaborating with executives on business development and preconstruction strategies. The Chief Estimator manages the full estimating process from concept through tender, establishes best practices, and maintains strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction to the estimating department, managing Senior Estimators, Estimators, and Junior Estimators.
Establish and enforce estimating standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and competitiveness across all bids.
Mentor and develop estimating staff, ensuring professional growth, succession planning, and a strong pipeline of future leaders.
Manage departmental workload, balancing resources across multiple tenders to meet deadlines and client expectations.
Lead go/no-go bid decisions in collaboration with executive leadership, evaluating project fit, capacity, risk, and profitability.
Oversee the preparation of conceptual budgets, schematic estimates, detailed bids, and procurement strategies for major projects.
Review and approve all final estimates, ensuring they align with company profitability goals, contractual requirements, and risk frameworks.
Ensure estimates achieve targeted gross margins by project type.
Lead bid risk identification reviews and management efforts.
Lead major tender closings, ensuring submissions are compliant, accurate, and positioned strategically for success.
Lead the transition from successful tender to Operations through formal project handoff meetings, ensuring complete transfer of estimating assumptions, risk registers, subcontractor commitments, and pricing strategies.
Collaborate with Operations, and Business Development teams to align estimating strategies with overall company objectives.
Act as a senior contact with clients and consultants during preconstruction, supporting presentations, interviews, and proposal discussions.
Provide executive-level input on bid strategies, value engineering options, constructability reviews, and innovative delivery models.
Track and analyze market trends, subcontractor pricing, and material costs to maintain competitiveness and improve cost forecasting.
Develop and maintain productive long-term relationships with key clients, developers, consultants and trade partners to increase negotiated and repeat business opportunities.
Support contract negotiations by providing cost breakdowns, scope clarifications, and risk analyses.
Champion adoption of estimating technologies, digital workflows, and databases that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Oversee maintenance of historical cost data and benchmarking tools to support budgeting and forecasting.
Lead lessons-learned sessions and integrate feedback into continuous improvement initiatives for the estimating function.
Monitor departmental KPIs such as bid-to-win ratios, estimate accuracy vs. actual costs, and proposal quality, reporting results to the Preconstruction Director.
Ensure estimating practices remain current with evolving delivery models, contract types, and industry innovations.
Participate in the GC leadership team, contributing to strategic, annual, and resource planning activities.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Perform any other duties that may be assigned, whether specifically or generally related to the role

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive estimating experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional construction, with proven success in leading complex bids.
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring estimating teams.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and delivery models (Lump Sum, Construction Management, Design-Build).
Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Established relationships within the subcontractor and supplier community considered an asset.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Sierra Construction Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants during the recruitment and hiring process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of our recruitment and hiring team.

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Responsibilities

Lead the estimating department and oversee budgets, bids, tender submissions, risk reviews, and final estimates to support accurate, competitive, and profitable construction projects. Collaborate with executives, clients, consultants, Operations, and Business Development on bid strategy, project handoffs, staff development, market analysis, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related field, plus 12 or more years of progressive construction estimating experience. Candidates should have experience leading and mentoring teams, managing complex bids, and demonstrate strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, delivery models, financial analysis, communication, and negotiation.

Skills

Construction Cost Estimating
Bid Management
Budgeting
Risk Management
Team Mentoring and Development
Resource Planning
Financial Analysis
Contract Knowledge
Negotiation
Preconstruction Strategy
Value Engineering
Constructability Reviews
Market and Cost Analysis
Estimating Technology Adoption

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Keywords

Construction Estimating
Conceptual Budgets
Schematic Estimates
Detailed Bids
Tender Management
Procurement Strategies
Lump Sum
Construction Management
Design-Build
Bid Risk Reviews
Risk Registers
Gross Margins
Project Handoffs
Subcontractor Commitments
Value Engineering
Constructability Reviews
Cost Forecasting
Historical Cost Data
Benchmarking
Estimating Technologies
Digital Workflows
Bid-To-Win Ratios
Estimate Accuracy
Contract Negotiations
Preconstruction
Business Development
Commercial Construction
Industrial Construction
Institutional Construction

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