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At Electrical Contacts Limited, we believe that our people are our greatest asset.

Since our founding in 1970, we have recognized and valued the tremendous contributions of our employees and believe that they are a key element to achieving our organizational goals. As a result, we are committed to providing them with the best tools, resources, and work environment that fosters the opportunity for professional growth and development. ECL offers employees dynamic career opportunities and a highly technical work environment. We believe that we can only reach our full potential, as a company and as individuals, by working in a culture that supports both individual talent and team collaboration.

Electrical Contacts Limited is located in Hanover, Ontario, approximately 200 kilometers northwest of Toronto, Ontario. Our facility is in a region that is famous for its beautiful beaches, four-season sports, and recreational activities. Come and enjoy the friendliness of small-town or rural living. The manufacturing processes we deploy to produce our products are highly integrated and complex. Positions in manufacturing are staffed by labourers, operators, skilled trades workers, and engineers who contribute decades of expertise in their fields and strive to continuously optimize our production processes. We are proud to be an ISO9001 certified manufacturer in Canada.

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We are currently looking to hire the following positions:

  • JOB SUMMARY:

    Operates presses to manufacture parts.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Operate presses
    • Collect and document
    • Loads power
    • Runs sample parts for approval
    • Preforms production duties as instructed by the Production Supervisor.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
    • Must be good with Math.
    • Must be able to measure and sort parts.
    • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Must be able to follow instructions.
    • Must have good attention to detail.
    • Must be able to visually inspect parts for quality assurance purposes.
    • Must have a mechanical mindset.
    • Must be good with computers and Excel.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • May include a hot/humid environment
    • Occasional lifting, less than 10kgs
    • Eye and hearing protection are required at times
    • Must be able to stand for 12 hour shift.
    • Able to lift about 50lbs.
    • Must be able to wear respirator.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    • Starting wage is $18.90/hour with the possibility to make up to $24.15/hour upon completion of training.
    • We are hiring 6 candidates for Days (7am - 7pm) and 2 candidates for nights (7pm - 7am).

    Job Type: Full-time

    BENEFITS:

    • Dental care
    • Employee assistance program
    • Extended health care
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
  • Duties:

    The position will provide technical expertise and leadership to the production organization in the area of sintered contact materials. The position will continuously address improvements to materials and processes in order to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of products. This role will understand the properties and behaviors of different materials through the entire unit compaction process. The position will generate appropriate process controls, in order to improve both finished goods physical properties, but also yields. The position will manage projects, including capital projects, that can improve the cost, throughput and product quality of the sintered contact product family.

    · Product development and product support of sintered refractory and semi-refractory contact materials

    · Establishing control plans and CTQ characteristics that deliver best in class products to clients

    · Working to solve problems arising from raw material variation and/or manufacturing process variation

    · Selecting the correct combinations of materials for specific applications in circuit protection and circuit switching applications

    · Continuously addressing cost reductions through an assessment of raw materials and alternative manufacturing processes

    · Analysis of data using computer modelling software such as Ansys

    · Mitigating waste of any product or process

    · Developing automation systems to support cost reduction and/or product quality improvements

    · Coaching of junior engineers and/or co-op students

    · Liaising with colleagues in manufacturing, technical support, purchasing, and marketing

    · Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

    Requirements:

    · Three (3) years of engineering experience in the manufacturing and development of sintered contact materials

    · Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, materials, ceramic or chemical engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required

    · Masters degree is preferred

    · Competency with Solidwork or Autocad is required. Experience with Minitab and SPC software is considered an asset.

    · Competency in Microsoft’s suite of Word, Outlook, Excel and Power point is required

    · Proficiency in metallurgical sample preparation and metallographic analysis and reporting is required

    · Proficiency in the DMAIC methodology is required

    · Project management skills are required

    · Excellent oral and written communication skills are required with the ability to exercise independent judgement

    · Focus on continuous improvement with a customer first driven mentality

    · Knowledge of powder flow, compaction of metal powders, thermodynamics, sintering and infiltration process is required.

    · Knowledge of the behaviors of refractory metals (W,Mo, Wc), Ag and Cu and other relevant materials is required.

    · Highly beneficial but not required skills: Proficiency in Epicor, PLC language programming and knowledge of Ansys.

    Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

    Language: English

    Salary: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually

  • JOB SUMMARY

    Electrical Contacts has a great opportunity for a skilled tool and die maker. We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, reliable and interested in a fast growing Team work environment. We seek individuals that are ready to learn, support production and work in a safe, reliable shop with consistent hours, good pay and job security in our growing company.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Support the Production environment in order to meet planning schedules and customer requirements.
    • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, performing calculations, reading andinterpreting work-in-process documentation, verifying work piece material, identifying and selecting tooling and measuring instruments or checking devices.
    • Effectively use various precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy of parts to engineered specifications.
    • Be responsible for all parameters of assigned tasks.
    • Organized with excellent time management skills.
    • Ensure the shop environment is kept safe, clean and organized.
    • Maintain accurate work reports and time sheets.
    • Standing for long periods of time.
    • Safe handling of heavy tooling components.
    • Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and mathematical skills.
    • Carry, push, and pull materials up to 50lbs unassisted. Physically demanding duties will be assigned from time to time.
    • Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
    • Positive attitude with a true commitment to work hard.
    • Must practice safe work habits, industrial hygiene, and housekeeping.
    • Must always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
    • Must be able to wear and maintain protective protection equipment (safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, gloves etc.) as required.
    • Ability to remain flexible and adapt to fluctuating work requirements.
    • Must have a desire to learn and progress.
    • Must be hard working, and able to follow instructions quickly and efficiently.
    • Able to enter data into ERP system accurately and in a timely manner.

    EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    • Red Seal certificate for Tool and Die OR equivalent trade required.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience preferred.
    • Must have their own tools and safety shoes.
    • Candidates required to have a valid G Ontario driver’s license.
    • Must be willing to work a continental shift rotation.
    • Knowledge and use of wire and sink EDM is considered an asset.
    • Working knowledge of CNC operation and programming is preferred.
    • Knowledge and use of Solidworks, Mastercam, and Microsoft Office is considered an asset.
  • Electrical Contacts Limited (ECL) was founded in 1970 in Hanover, Ontario as a manufacturer devoted exclusively to the production of contact materials. The Leadership Team continues to promote the concepts embodied in total quality management that our founder had originally embraced in the company’s earliest days. Product quality remains the key focus of the enterprise because contact materials are at the heart of our customer’s products and their success. The continual focus on product and system improvement has allowed ECL to grow its market share in the North American market and advance its position into the global marketplace.

    Hours: 7am – 4pm Monday – Friday Location: North/South Building

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Quality Supervisor achieves quality targets by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing ECL systems, policies, procedures in accordance with applicable legislation.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Supervise QA technicians.
    • Be responsible for monitoring the performance of QA Tech team. (QA Tech by Leader standard work (LSW)).
    • Develop, implement, and follow up QA Tech training interacting with training department.
    • Review the daily success of the quality tool program inspection. (Interacting with master schedule, tool and die).
    • Responsible to coordinate parts inspection priorities. (Interacting with master schedule & production).
    • Attend the daily tactical operational production and sales (TOPs) meeting.
    • Internal Quality Management System auditor. (Member team of QMS internal auditors).
    • Support to quality management system coordinator/document control
    • PPAPs (PFMEA, QCP, FAI, etc)
    • Audit verification between QCPs, drawings, history cards for existing parts (annual calendar by operation)
    • Ensures safe use of equipment and schedules regular maintenance with Maintenance Dept.
    • Works hand in hand with Production and Engineering Depts. to troubleshoot issues on the floor.
    • Problem solving lead (using proper quality tools)
    • Attends Supervisor meetings weekly.
    • Conducts employee performance appraisals.
    • Completes and maintains employee orientation, training, and performance appraisal records.
    • Investigates employee complaints and concerns.
    • Resolves employee issues and brings to the attention of the Quality Manager and HR if necessary.
    • Observes employee performance/behavior and rewards/disciplines when necessary.
    • Approves/declines vacation requests.
    • Approves/declines employee absenteeism forms.
    • Other duties as assigned by Quality Manager

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Must possess a grade 12 diploma or equivalent
    • 1+ years of experience in Supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
    • 3+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance position
    • Able to coordinate, manage and evaluate a quality shift
    • Experience with Problem-Solving tools
    • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
    • Experience performing quality-related inspections and/or audits
    • Experience with document control procedures
    • Understanding of VDA quality standards is an asset
    • Strong analytical/problem solving skills
    • Ability to exercise independent judgment
    • Significant use of memory
    • Must be able to read, write and speak English
    • Must possess basic math skills
    • Possess basic level computer skills
    • Able to input data into reporting system
    • Able to interpret and develop Excel spread sheets
    • Able to develop Word documents and use the Internet and Microsoft Outlook
    • Able to manage confidential information

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • May include a hot/humid work environment
    • Occasional lifting
    • Eye and hearing protection may be required at times
    • Walking, standing, sitting

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental care
    • Employee assistance program
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
  • Electrical contacts LTD is growing, and we are looking for a service-oriented and self-motivated I.T. ERP Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the LEADERSHIP MEMBER, you will maintain, monitor, and improve the ERP and associated systems for the business. You will be tasked with solving complex system issues and will also collaborate with team members across all departments to assist them with their technical requirements and growth.

    The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is self-motivated, and project driven. On any given day, you will be working directly with employee requests on independent system projects and tasks, ensuring the technologies are running smoothly, and as well as contribution to larger I.T. Related projects within business.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    · Administrator for ERP.

    · Maintain I.T. infrastructure and relationships with outside support vendors.

    · Development of Reports, BAQ, Dashboards within Epicor and/or Excel.

    · Responsible for reporting and Analytics

    · Proven experience as a help desk technician or other technical support role considered an asset

    · Serve as the first point of contact for employees seeking direct technical assistance, outside of any self-serve solutions

    · Improve documentation for self-serve solutions and onsite troubleshooting, and also work on other process/procedure improvements on an ad hoc basis

    · Manage the MS SQL services required for ERP and floor systems.

    · Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to specifications

    · Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems

    · Provide orientation and guidance to users on how to operate new software and equipment

    · Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance with limited downtime from business operations.

    · Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems (repair, development or debugging etc.)

    · Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and provides a maintenance schedule

    · Small to medium sized business experience is an asset.

    REQUIRED SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

    · University Degree or College Diploma in the area of Computer Engineering, Programing, Computer Science, Information Systems or other Business related areas is required.

    · Dot Net or C# programming experience is an asset

    · Proven ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues

    · You are detail oriented and love building out documentation, workflows and formalizing process where necessary

    · Curiosity towards all technology and its operations.

    · Active Directory On-Premise and Cloud experience

    · Comfortable with team building and collaborating with all facets of the organization

    · Experience working with Epicor 10.2.400 ERP an asset

    · Familiar with Sequence language considered an asset

    · Familiarity with VM Ware an asset

    · Windows Server and Microsoft 365 Administration experience

    · Familiarity with scripting fundamentals for creating and maintaining automation

    · Network Administration experience (Ubiquiti Networking product experience is a plus!)

    · Ubiquiti Network setup & administration an asset

    · The technical know-how, including a working knowledge of automation products, databases and remote control

    SALARY:

    $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually dependant on Education and experience.

  • The Mechanical Engineer provides key technical support to manufacturing through;

    • Using engineering methods to investigate, analyze and upgrade manufacturing processes, methods, technology, and/or equipment in order to maximize production efficiencies, reduce costs and improve product quality.
    • Development and deployment of technology that supports improved processes understanding and product innovation.
    • Optimization of process controls with consideration of value contribution.
    • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives such that they become entrenched in the company’s culture and operations.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Responsible for partnering with internal customers to improve production processes & process knowledge of operators.
    • Responsible for the utilization of SPC and advanced problem-solving tools and the delivery of education and competency to colleagues.
    • Responsible for the standardization of work.
    • Responsible for managing resources appropriately to develop specialized knowledge that impacts product quality and efficiency.
    • Responsible for the design and implementation of adopted cost savings suggestions relative to processing and/or plant equipment.
    • Responsible to work collaboratively with internal customers, engineering, commercial teams on new product development projects and their implementation within operations. This could include the commissioning of capital assets in conjunction with Project Leaders and others.
    • Required to liaise with all parties to co-ordinate project scheduling and execution.
    • Required to actively participate and support all safety initiatives within the manufacturing location.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Degree in Engineering relatable to Manufacturing.
    • P.Eng. or working towards is considered an asset.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
    • Material Science experience is an asset.
    • Solid knowledge of statistical process control and its application, project management, time management and computer programming tools (Solidworks, Auto CAD, Excel, Word, Minitab, ERP).
    • Experience with Continuous Improvement.
    • Other skills required: teamwork, collaboration, planning, organizing, customer service orientation, analysis, problem assessment, problem solving, innovation, and creativity.

    SALARY

    $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

  • ROLE:

    To efficiently provide and apply all relevant engineering technologies to the Company and to support the Company in all technical issues.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Design and construction of tools and fixtures; improve technology as it relates to all tooling.
    • Commission and deploy robotic programming.
    • Prepare, review and approve technical drawings.
    • Generate controls to support and improve manufacturing processes.
    • Prepare and approve all process requirements and document to the relevant process standard.
    • Generates Engineering Cost Estimates for new production opportunities.
    • Assist the Engineering Team with both internal and external engineering document change notices (DCNs).
    • Consult with the Engineering Team to identify critical characteristics of products.
    • Champion manufacturing improvements through recommendations to the Operations Team.

    REQUIRED SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

    • Completion of post-secondary school specializing in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related program is required.
    • Understanding of material science / metallurgy.
    • Knowledge of PLC and CNC programming
    • Understanding of powder metallurgy processing (powder characterization, powder flow assessment) is an asset.
    • Machining, controls, tool making skills.
    • GD&T experience.
    • MasterCam experience is an asset.
    • Automation and robotics maintenance and integration experience is an asset.
    • Metrology, ideally PCDMIS knowledge.
    • Knowledge of process control & statistical process control (including but not only Minitab).
    • Solidworks experience is required.

    Salary:

    $55,000 – $75,000 annually

  • JOB SUMMARY:

    The Assistant Production Supervisor achieves production and quality targets by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing ECL systems, policies, procedures in accordance with applicable legislation.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    ž Oversees and improves the quality of daily production.

    ž Ensures adherence to schedule and communicates any necessary changes shiftly.

    ž Monitors and reports production rates, performance, and progress shiftly.

    ž Communicates daily/weekly/monthly objectives to employees.

    ž Organizes workflow by assigning responsibilities to employees at shift start as well as any task changes throughout the shift.

    ž Sets up and stages next jobs for the operators as per requirements.

    ž Manages process flow to alleviate bottlenecks.

    ž Monitors employees to ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to QCP, work instructions, and specifications.

    ž Ensures safe use of equipment and schedules regular maintenance with Maintenance Dept.

    ž Confers with Production Manager, Engineering Lead, or Sales & Ops. Team when making decisions on more intricate problems.

    ž Approves time and expense (T&E) shiftly – uses information to audit standards, targets, employee efficiency, and effectiveness

    ž Audits order line completion in Epicor daily.

    ž Improves material and labour variances as they are brought to attention by the Production Manager.

    ž Works hand in hand with Quality and Engineering Depts. to troubleshoot issues on the floor.

    ž Opens and closes all buildings.

    ž May be required to operate equipment if necessary to meet required production demands.

    ž Attends DPS meetings on his/her shift.

    ž Attends Supervisor meetings weekly.

    ž Required to attend safety and supervisory training course and upgrade as needed.

    ž Creates requests for cross-training, back-up training, and any new policies or procedures.

    ž Conducts employee performance appraisals.

    ž Investigates employee complaints and concerns.

    ž Resolves employee issues and brings to the attention of the Production Manager and President if necessary.

    ž Observes employee performance/behavior and rewards/disciplines when necessary.

    ž Approves/declines vacation requests.

    ž Approves/declines employee absenteeism forms.

    ž Performs regular safety inspections and safety talks with employees.

    ž Attends to and oversees First Aid Injuries and Hazard Reporting.

    ž Leads Accident Investigations.

    ž Works on production floor processing parts

    ž Other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    ž Must possess a grade 12 diploma or equivalent

    ž 2+ years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment preferred.

    ž Able to coordinate, manage and evaluate a production shift (approximately 15-25 employees)

    ž Strong analytical/problem solving skills

    ž Ability to exercise independent judgment

    ž Significant use of memory

    ž Must be able to read, write and speak English

    ž Must possess basic math skills

    ž Possess basic level computer skills

    ž Able to input data into reporting system

    ž Able to interpret and develop Excel spread sheets

    ž Able to develop Word documents and use the Internet and Microsoft Outlook

    ž Able to manage confidential information

    ž Must hold a valid G license

    ž Must be able to stand for 12 hour shift

    ž Able to lift about 50lbs

    ž Must be able to wear respirator

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ž May include a hot/humid work environment

    ž Occasional lifting

    ž Eye and hearing protection may be required at times

    ž Walking, standing, sitting

    Night Shift, 7pm-7am, continental rotation of days.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Company events
    • Dental care
    • Disability insurance
    • Extended health care
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
    • Vision care
    • Wellness program
  • JOB SUMMARY:

    The Team Lead is there to assist the Production Supervisor in the execution of daily schedule and provide status reports. Communicate and resolve interface and integration issues with other teams. They escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team and provide guidance to the team based on management direction. They are also there to provide direction, instruction, training, and guidance. This position plays a huge role in developing the skills of our associates while monitoring/assisting activities such as standardize setups, teardowns, cleaning & In-Process work across all shifts.

    RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TRAINER:

    • Training of all new and existing associates using the ‘Job Instruction’ method
    • Directly observe the trainee’s work and provide constructive timely feedback to reinforce good practice, identify areas for improvement and enable the trainee to evaluate their own performance and progress
    • Provide record of trainee progress and achievements to the Training Coordinator and Supervisor daily through Job Instruction Guide reporting
    • Identifying training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses of all operators
    • Communicating the correct steps from the Job Breakdown and handle any questions from trainees
    • Help trainee develop skills needed to produce the required output safely, efficiently and within the specifications outlined by the QCP
    • Critically examining the trainees’ understanding and progress and making necessary adjustments to the training program
    • Identify opportunities to improve process safety, productivity, and quality
    • Identify opportunities to improve training material
    • Report any gaps or improvements needed in the training program or material.
    • Other duties as instructed by the Production Supervisor when training is not needed
    • Trainers communicate daily via email to the Supervisor and Training coordinator any training progress or issues
    • Attend training meetings or other meetings as required
    • Participate in sign-off for associates’ completion of training

    RESPONSIBILITIES AS A LEAD:

    • Report and communicate daily to the Production Supervisor and Production manager at end of shift status of Production schedule, including exceptions
    • Report any RRT’s or non-conformance product in associated area
    • Complete NCR and RRT documentation as needed
    • Complete Audits to ensure Quality product as instructed
    • Ensure work area is safe and communicate any unsafe situations to Production Supervisor as required
    • Help to create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort
    • Help to provide the team with a vision of the project objectives
    • Help to motivate and inspire team members
    • Lead by setting a good example (role model) – behavior consistent with words

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Completion of high school or equivalent is preferred
    • A passion for training and development is an asset.
    • Experience as a team lead, trainer or other related fields are required.
    • Must be fully trained and deemed competent within the area of responsibility
    • Must be able to read, write and speak English and possess basic math skills
    • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to understand problems, convey ideas, and conduct training
    • Must be able to follow instructions and pay close attention to detail

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ž May include a hot/humid work environment

    ž Occasional lifting

    ž Eye and hearing protection may be required at times

    ž Walking, standing, sitting

    Night shift 7pm – 7am, continental rotation of days.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $19.90-$23.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Company events
    • Dental care
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Extended health care
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
    • Vision care
    • Wellness program
  • JOB SUMMARY:

    In support of the Production operation, the PQA provides inspection, testing, auditing, quality record maintenance services and assists production with quality disposition determining.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Coach associates in QA techniques through daily GEMBA walks
    • Learning of KATA mindset; communication skills
    • Training of Production Associates around QA techniques; level 1 through 4
    • Training of other PQAs around QA techniques; level 1 through 4
    • Perform inspection at designated processes
    • Perform final audit & incoming inspection to protect customers
    • Fixture & tooling inspection to verify T&D inputs
    • Identify opportunities to improve quality at the source
    • Acquire production skills

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Completion of high school or equivalent is preferred
    • Must be fully trained and deemed competent within the area of responsibility
    • Must be able to read, write and speak English and possess basic math skills
    • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to understand problems, convey ideas, and conduct training
    • Must be able to follow instructions and pay close attention to detail

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • QA Lab and Shop Floor north and south building.
    • Occasional lifting, less than 15kgs
    • Eye and hearing protection are required at times
    • 12hr Night shift - Continental rotation.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $18.90-$21.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40.25 per week

    Benefits:

    • Company events
    • Dental care
    • Life insurance
    • Vision care
  • Job description

    Reports To: Reports directly to the Senior Accountant, and will also interact with the President and members of the Leadership Team along with other persons that are in supervisory roles.

    Accounting:

    Ensuring accurate and timely processing of entries through the Accounting system, assist the Plant Accountant in the preparation of reports, and to respond to requests for information from other departments and external auditors.

    Payroll:

    Quarterly reporting for covenants

    Ensure that all systems for payroll are maintained, liaison with the payroll software companies/team ECL for any errors and create solutions that maintain the payroll department to ensure payroll accuracy.

    Ensure the review and timely processing of payroll for ECL, at times external with USA payroll software.

    Ensure memos/work instructions are created for any changes in payroll processes and/or policies with HR Manager.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Accounting:

    Banking – processing of various banking transactions, such as but not limited to bank service fees, maintain electronic payment templates.

    Bank deposits.

    Trouble shoot any bank errors, customer interactions regarding banking.

    Investigate with Bank representative any unusual transactions.

    Perform any corrections with banking entries (reversals, corrections etc..) as required.

    General Ledger - Monthly Entries, Account Reconciliations. Period end processes.

    Cost Accounting (to assist with the management of the business)– Assist the Plant Accountant in the gathering of data and the processing of information/reports pertaining to Cost Accounting and other senior level accounting functions.

    Review items that are in conjunction with Inventory, Engineering departments that pertain to errors in the accounting software, i.e., part setup, auditing and creating of reports (BAQ’s) to identify and assist in the resolution of accounting errors/items in discrepancy.

    Work with all department heads in the management of the silver stewardship, including but not limited to reporting, analyzing, problem solving.

    Accounts Receivable – receiving and processing customer payments, collection of outstanding invoices, receivables reporting

    Customer correspondence.

    Work closely with customers on any statement reconciliation issues, identify errors with invoicing and resolve by liaison with CSR’s and/or CSR manager to correct in both the customer accounts and the GL level any items that are affected.

    Ensuring that customer accounts are setup correctly on the GL level in the accounting software and that CSR’s submit for all necessary credit evaluation and information in the account to provide a stable collection effort should it become necessary to collect on the account.

    Accounts Payable – processing approved supplier invoices and company credit card bills into the Accounting system, processing payments to suppliers, maintaining supplier information, responding to supplier enquiries, payables reporting, ensuring all invoices match to PO receiving information prior to invoice entry, return invoices and receiving to materials management whenever there is a discrepancy, setting up of new vendors and maintaining existing vendors within the accounting and banking systems.

    Other – Other functions and duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Plant Accountant.

    Payroll:

    Payroll - Process bi-weekly payroll, maintain and keep up to date the data within the various programs used for processing payroll (Enterprise, Nethris, and Epicor).

    Improve systems as necessary with improvement of processes, ensuring accuracy by auditing processes, working with solutions focused areas.

    Review year end and process, working closely with HR to ensure all reporting and compliance is being performed.

    Review any setup errors and ensure a resolution is performed in a timely fashion.

    Review all employee concerns and address with factual payroll data after analysis.

    Review, react and respond to any requests from CRA, Service Canada and/or any other agency that requires the Payroll Administrator to provide information that is government regulated.

    Audits:

    Liaison any required members of ECL for any audits to be complaint with requests.

    Ability to set out goals to ensure audits are completed in a timely manner.

    Be the main contact for many of the auditors’ requests working closely with the Plant Accountant and other departments heads as required to fulfill the process of providing information.

    Qualifications

    Education – Community College Diploma.

    Experience –5 years in an accounting role preferred, preferably in manufacturing

    Payroll 2-5 years.

    Specific skills – Computer proficiency in Accounting Programs, MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

    General skills – Ability to problem solve and work with tight deadlines, with a project management focus. Learn in a fast-paced environment - with attention to improving the learning structure as it evolves in the company.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

  • JOB SUMMARY:

    The HR Generalist contributes under the general direction of the CEO. The principal function is recruitment, human resources administration and employee relations as designed by relevant ECL policy and procedures, and with minimal supervision. The HR Generalist also provides support for other human resources functions, including policy & procedure development, training, plus other projects, as approved, to advance the company’s strategic goals.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Working in close liaison with hiring managers, responds to staffing priorities, initiating recruitment, approved screening and hiring practices to maintain employment levels in the company
    • Develops and applies appropriate strategies to identify superior job candidates.
    • Prepares profiles, postings, job descriptions and advertisements for approved positions
    • Screens applicants, conducts required investigations and schedules interviews
    • Administers onboarding and orientation program
    • Supports Supervisors and Managers in employee relations matters, including Progressive Discipline, Attendance Management and Leaves of Absence/Return to Work tracking, follow-up, etc.
    • Conducts exit interviews; tracks and identifies hiring / retention trends
    • Supports, schedules, and prepares materials for in-house training.
    • Selects, recommends, secures and schedules outsourced training as requested
    • Contributes support to company initiatives; identifies and shares best practices to benefit organizational growth.
    • Supports activities to improve culture and engagement
    • Reviews time and attendance reports and supports payroll by providing back-up coverage.
    • Provides administrative support in various HR-related tasks (i.e. uniform/boot vouchers, letters of employment, employee reports, offer letters, etc.)
    • Maintains employee records and files.
    • Handle employee relation concerns and ensure progressive discipline process is followed up to and including, termination meetings and documentation.
    • Benefit Administration
    • Participate in Social Committee in planning events, games and other fun team activities.
    • Other duties as assigned

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in Human Resources required.
    • 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources in manufacturing environment is an asset.
    • Ability to practice sound independent judgment and exercise intuitive behavior
    • A track record of effective initiative, innovation, and market insight
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and computer skills.
    • The ability to collaborate with all levels of associates/management
    • Demonstrated competency in confidential information management

    Reporting:

    This position reports to the CEO of the company.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Company events
    • Dental care
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible schedule
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
    • Paid time off
    • Vision care
    • Wellness program

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday
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