Jobs in Burnaby, BC and nearby

Jobs within 25 km of Burnaby, BC, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

37,843 listings · 7,171 employers Counted Oct 29, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Vancouver Coastal Health (1,159 listings), Fraser Health (836 listings), Health Match BC (792 listings).

Common roles: Registered nurse, Retail sales associate, Software engineer.

9,843 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	32.84	6,122
CAD / year	80,000.00	2,822
CAD / month	5,692.25	365
USD / hour	18.75	218
USD / year	90,000.00	121

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 18% hybrid, 82% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Synectics Inc.

Electrical Estimator

Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

$60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Position Summary

The Electrical Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for electrical projects, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs. This role involves reviewing project drawings, specifications, proposals, and tender documents to develop competitive and profitable estimates. The successful candidate will also maintain supplier and subcontractor relationships, analyze project costs, and support budgeting, planning, and bidding activities.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate comprehensive cost estimates for conceptual, design-build, and general tender projects of varying sizes and complexity.
Develop detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates based on drawings, proposals, specifications, and project requirements.
Independently prepare estimates, including project closeout cost reviews.
Review project documentation to determine material quantities, labour requirements, and other associated costs.
Process and evaluate a high volume of pricing change notices.
Calculate cost factors and prepare estimates to support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, bidding, vendor selection, and subcontractor selection.
Conduct cost studies to establish standard labour hours, improve cost data accuracy, and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Consult with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to clarify project requirements, develop estimates, and resolve pricing issues.
Build and maintain a database of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, negotiating competitive pricing to support project profitability.
Collaborate with internal teams to obtain the information and resources required to develop accurate estimates.
Maintain and manage a centralized cost-estimating database and ensure historical project data is incorporated into future estimates.
Review completed projects by comparing estimated costs with actual costs and identifying discrepancies.
Recommend improvements to estimating procedures and processes to minimize cost variances and improve accuracy.
Monitor cost trends and provide insights to support cost control, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives.

Qualifications And Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, along with at least five years of estimating experience in the electrical contracting industry and practical knowledge of field requirements and constraints.
Electrical Trade Background: Valid electrician's licence with a minimum of five years of estimating experience and/or relevant training.
Equivalent Experience: A combination of relevant education and experience, along with successful completion of a post-secondary estimating program.

Required Technical Skills

Previous experience using Accubid is mandatory.
Strong understanding of electrical estimating principles, construction drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
Ability to prepare detailed material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
Knowledge of electrical contracting operations, field requirements, and project cost control.
Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate detailed electrical project estimates for materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors, using project drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Maintain pricing and historical cost data, work with clients and suppliers, review estimated versus actual costs, and improve estimating accuracy and cost control.

Requirements

Candidates need at least five years of electrical estimating experience and must qualify through a relevant bachelor's degree, electrician's licence, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that includes a post-secondary estimating program. Accubid experience is mandatory, along with knowledge of electrical estimating, construction documentation, contracting operations, and project cost control.

Skills

Electrical Estimating
Accubid
Cost Estimation
Electrical Contracting
Construction Drawings
Specifications Review
Tender Documentation
Material Takeoffs
Labour Cost Estimation
Equipment Cost Estimation
Subcontractor Cost Estimation
Project Cost Control
Cost Analysis
Negotiation
Estimating Database Management

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Keywords

Electrical Estimator
Accubid
Electrical Contracting
Cost Estimation
Conceptual Estimating
Design-Build
General Tender
Construction Drawings
Specifications
Tender Documentation
Material Quantities
Labour Requirements
Equipment Costs
Subcontractor Costs
Pricing Change Notices
Project Planning
Scheduling
Budgeting
Bidding
Vendor Selection
Subcontractor Selection
Cost Studies
Standard Labour Hours
Cost Reduction
Cost Control
Supplier Relationships
Historical Project Data
Project Closeout
Electrician's Licence
Post-Secondary Estimating Program

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