Build a Career Jacob Bros offers a wide range of challenging career opportunities in an exciting and focused work environment.
The work we do benefits and shapes the landscape and economy of British Columbia. We are always on the lookout for hard-working and collaborative people.
Jacob Bros is currently expanding and looking for candidates for the following positions.
Skilled Labourer – Vancouver, BC
More DetailsJoin us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Skilled Labourers for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
- Manual labour, cleaning and preparing sites
- Raking, shoveling, unloading trucks and maintenance tasks
- Digging trenches, raking and shoveling
- Cleaning debris and removing waste materials from sites
- Operate hand tools as directed
- Work safely around heavy construction equipment
- Other labour duties as assigned
- One (1) year proven civil construction experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Heavy Duty Mechanic – Surrey, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to support our shop and maintenance facility in South Surrey, BC.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
- Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic trade certification
- Valid Class 5 license with air brake endorsement required
- Minimum of four (4) years’ Red Seal certified experience
- Minimum ten years experience
- Welding experience an asset
- Prior experience with Caterpillar, Hitachi, Deere, Komatsu equipment
- CSTS certificate, First Aid and WHMIS certificate(s) are an asset
- Repair and service Caterpillar, Hitachi, Deere, Komatsu equipment both in the shop and in the field
- Diagnose, identify and repair problems, faults and malfunctions in structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
- Maintain and repair vehicles including but not limited to: earth moving equipment, trucks, trailers and tracked equipment
- Use hand and power tools to repair and perform maintenance on equipment
- Take direction from shop Foreman and work harmoniously with co-workers to ensure all repairs and tests are performed satisfactorily
- Other duties as assigned
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Project Coordinator – Buildings – South Surrey, British Columbia
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is now hiring an experienced Project Coordinator – Buildings.
The Project Coordinator reports out of Jacob Bros head office in South Surrey, and must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to commute to project sites througout the lower mainland.
About the Role:
The Project Coordinator – Buildings reports to the Project Manager and assists with planning, organization and direction of ICI and Residential construction projects.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains project document control including daily reports, RFIs, shop drawings, changes, billing and daily labor timesheets
- Assists Superintendent with operational tasks including preparation of work plans and packages, scheduling updates, updating drawings, and supervision of subcontractor operations
- Supervises field operations and plans, schedules and coordinates work on the job site
- Assists with implementing and monitoring Quality and Safety Plans, including participation in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and safety training
- Assists in the preparation of purchase orders, subcontracts and generation of change orders
- Performs basic engineering calculations and assists in interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews
- Orders, schedules and tracks material deliveries to job site
- Performs other duties as required
- Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary training in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years Project Coordinator experience with a General Contractor in the ICI sector
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, project teams and subtrades
- Strong knowledge of construction specifications, methods and procedures
- Working knowledge of scheduling, estimating and subcontracts
- Proficient user of project control software applications, including AutoCAD, MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
No agencies please.
Accounts Payable – Surrey, British Columbia
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is now hiring Accounts Payable staff.
Please note this position is 100% office based.
About the Role:
In partnership with the Controller, Accounts Payable supervises the AP team to ensure all AP invoices company-wide are received, verified and processed on-time and with accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Performs a high volume of full cycle accounts payable processing in compliance with Jacob Bros policies and procedures.
- Responsible for cheque runs, expense reports, credit applications, visa payments and US processing and payments.
- Processes monthly rents including invoices and payments.
- Produces monthly statements and equipment cost reports.
- Assists Controller with T5018 reporting.
- Oversees all customs documents and delivery for imported project materials.
- Supports Accounts Payable staff with ongoing training and coaching.
- Provides input to Controller and CFO on Accounts Payable staff performance.
- Matches and posts trucking and aggregates invoices.
- Records, processes, and pays vendor invoices using Sage 300 CRE and Sage Paperless software.
- Ensures proper backup (packing slips and purchase orders) matched to and cross referenced with actual invoices.
- Ensures the proper approval and tracking of vendor invoices including verifying the accuracy of vendors, items, quantities, prices, and purchase terms.
- Ensures vendor payments (as required) are made in a timely manner to comply with vendor terms.
- Investigates and reports accounts payable discrepancies.
- Assists with posting payroll time entries.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Secondary school graduation (Grade 12).
- Three (3) + years accounts payable work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
- Expert accounts payable knowledge and demonstrated accuracy.
- Construction industry experience is preferred.
- Completion of a recognized accounting course is an asset.
- Experience with Sage 300, Sage Paperless or similar software strongly preferred.
- General math skills and experience with general accounting principles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with ability to multi-task.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering data.
- Ability to work independently in a high-volume environment to meet tight deadlines.
- Legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
No agencies please.
Health & Safety Coordinator – Surrey, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros is now hiring a Health & Safety Coordinator to support projects throughout the lower mainland.
A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement for this hybrid office/field role.
Responsibilities:
- Organizes, manages, maintains, and administers the Health and Safety Program in collaboration with Health and Safety Manager
- Provides education and mentoring to field supervisors on HSE program implementation
- Builds and maintains trusting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensures Health and Safety plans, Safe Work Processes and Hazard Assessments are current and updated; supports site leadership with lookahead planning
- Monitors and reports on the overall effectiveness of implementation of project Health and Safety plans
- Assists in the investigation of incidents to determine causation, and supports site leadership in the development of measurable corrective actions and monitoring for continuous improvement
- Audits the quality of field level hazard assessments and incident investigation reports for accuracy and completeness
- Ensures appropriate and sufficient safety equipment is available to all employees
- Conducts site safety orientations for new employees and internal Health & Safety training where required
- Identifies safety training requirements, makes recommendations to Safety Committees and schedules training as required
- Completes internal audits, hazard assessments and emergency preparedness plans
- Coordinates company requirements for maintaining COR Certification
- Maintains a WHMIS Program, including a current MSDS and staff training
- Monitors and advises on legislative and technical changes relating to Health and Safety
- Records all project and corporate statistics monthly
- Schedules, attends and records the JOH&S meeting minutes
- 3+ years of related work experience in a construction safety role; CSO or NSCO designations an asset
- Strong consideration will be given to candidates with a skilled trades background, and/or civil and buildings construction experience
- Experience with Procore a strong asset
- Expert understanding of the OH&S regulations for the province of BC
- Experience in incident investigation cause causal analysis
- Strong technical knowledge of common construction practices, techniques, and equipment
- Possess valid First aid certificate (OFA 2 minimum) and CPR
- Additional training including Fall Protection, Rescue/Confined spaces, Bobcat/mobile equipment operation an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of individuals
- Strong computer competency including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Human relations training (i.e., Conflict Resolution, etc.); diffuses challenging situations with confidence
- Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and driver’s abstract
- Successful completion of security clearance process
- Competitive compensation packages
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Matched RRSP contribution
- Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program
- Three weeks vacation
- New 50,000 square foot office and maintenance facility in South Surrey with full gym and on-site personal trainer
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for $2000 Referral Bonus Program
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Construction Safety Officer (CSO) – Abbotsford, BC
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring a Construction Safety Officer (CSO) for projects throughout the lower mainland. Civil construction experience is strongly preferred.
Your Rewards:
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
- Administers, monitors and promotes the OH&S Program on-site, encouraging full participation and cooperation of all employees and subcontractors
- Develops and maintains strong, positive professional relationships with project stakeholders of all levels
- Communicates with management regarding safety performance, incident trends, and industry related information
- Maintains current knowledge of OH&S Program, Workers Compensation Act and Regulations, owner requirements, and industry safe work procedures and practices
- Conducts site-specific safety orientations of new employees, transferred employees, and contractor’s workers
- Conducts jobsite inspections, submits inspection reports to Superintendent and Safety team members
- Conducts risk assessments of the workplace when people, equipment, materials, environment and work processes change
- Investigates and reports all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Safety Team; provides effective recommendations for prevention of recurrences
- Assists with hazard assessments, creates JHA’s, project safety plans, safe work procedures, and the education and training of employees
- Posts all bulletins, safety posters, emergency plans, rules and regulations, safety inspections, safety meetings, and any other notices relevant to the OH&S Program
- Liaises with external construction industry safety agencies
- Works efficiently in teams and independently; maintains a positive, high energy attitude
- Other related duties as required
- OFA Level 2 mandatory
- Construction Safety Officer (CSO) or NSCO certification preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience in site-based health & safety role in the construction industry
- Civil construction experience is strongly preferred
- Valid class 5 driver’s license
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Procore (or similar), record keeping and document archival
- Excellent English verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Excavator Operator – Abbotsford, BC
More DetailsJoin us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Excavator Operators for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Three (3) years proven operating experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Excavator Operator – Burnaby, BC
More DetailsJoin us and build what matters for BC.
Jacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Excavator Operators for projects throughout the lower mainland.
Your Rewards:
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Work 10-12/h days, 5-6 days per week
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Three (3) years proven operating experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
About Jacob Bros:
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Formwork Carpenter – Richmond, British Columbia
More DetailsJacob Bros Construction is immediately hiring Formwork Carpenters for projects at YVR.
Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets plans, drawings and specifications
- Assembles and installs wood and engineered formwork systems
- Builds structural formwork for concrete foundations, footings, retaining walls, columns, beams, suspended slabs and shafts
- Other labour duties as assigned
- Five (5) years proven formwork carpentry experience for a privately held or family-owned general contracting business is preferred
- Journeyman or Apprentice Carpenter certification is an asset
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada
- No rotations or LOA will be given
Your Rewards:
- Earn overtime after 8 hours per day, and double time after 12 hours per day
- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan
- Group RRSP contribution
- Vacation pay
- 5 Year Service Award (Trip for two anywhere in North America)
- Eligibility for up to $2000.00 Referral Bonus Program
At Jacob Bros, our team of talented construction professionals is taking on some the most challenging projects in British Columbia’s construction industry.
We are one of BC’s largest and most respected construction organizations, offering construction services in a variety of markets including heavy civil construction, major public infrastructure, and industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects.
Jacob Bros has proudly served every major sector of Western Canada’s construction industry since 2008, and has been consistently recognized as a BC Top Employer.
Jacob Bros employs over 300 construction professionals, including staff and craft employees.
Proposal Coordinator – Surrey, BC
More DetailsThe Proposal Coordinator is responsible for writing, editing and coordinating successful proposal documents to communicate Jacob Bros services in the construction sector, and win new projects.
- Writes, plans, drafts and designs overall proposal documents (including corporate resumes, project summaries and other supporting information), showcasing company value proposition and ensuring compliance with RFP/RFI requirements.
- Analyzes RFQ and RFP requirements, assists management in the development of winning proposal strategies.
- Continuously edits and proofreads proposal document materials to ensure quality, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness.
- Manages tasks for multiple projects concurrently to meet tight deadlines and submission target dates.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and follows direction of management to create successful business proposals and ensure deadline compliance.
- Establishes positive working relationships amongst proposal team members; manages multiple stakeholders and coordinates amongst team to ensure individual contributions are submitted on time and meet all standards of the client.
- Communicates progress of proposals to proposal team and management.
- Maintains internal databases of marketing material for current and completed projects.
- Develops templates for proposals and/or follows established templates as required.
- Assists with preparation and delivery of final documents to meet deadline requirements.
- Additional assignments per management discretion including but not limited to support of marketing material preparation and participation in special projects.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates initiative, a positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change.
The Proposal Coordinator reports to the VP of pre-construction.
- Two (2) years experience writing and coordinating RFQ and RFP processes in the construction industry.
- Proven experience meeting RFQ/RFP deadlines in fast paced, demanding environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite.
- InDesign and Photoshop an asset.
- A Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field, or related experience in the field is an asset.
- Legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.
The Proposal Coordinator position is based at the corporate head office in Surrey, BC.
Winning culture.
Many organizations are burdened by cultures that hamper their ability to execute. Jacob Bros has established a culture that is founded on such values as hard work, dedication, attention to detail, innovation, individual accountability, a winning attitude and adaptability.
Quality people.
We provide long-term commitment, support and training to a skilled and experienced workforce that is second to none in the industry.
We are proud of our people.