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Calgary New Home Builder Career Opportunities

Build a Better Career at Baywest

Baywest seeks experienced professionals across many specialized skillsets to fulfill a variety of roles essential to designing, building and marketing our distinct brand of crafted and curated homes.

We are a values-led, collaborative organization with a reputation as a friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and professional team. Many of our people have grown within the company over the long term, and our entire team strives every day go above and beyond expectations for our homeowners.

Baywest offers a competitive salary and benefits package within a vibrant, collaborative work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We welcome resumes, including a cover letter outlining the reasons you feel you are a good fit for the Baywest team, via email to careers@baywesthomes.

Current openings will also be posted on this page – check back often!

Career Postings

Estimator

Job Description
Reporting directly to the Manager, Estimating & Purchasing, the Estimator ensures all information, PO’s and material take-offs are distributed to the appropriate departments and trades with a strong focus on detail, accuracy and cost control within the construction timeline
How to Apply
For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@baywesthomes.com We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Baywest Homes and Section23, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about our Company, please visit www.baywesthomes.com and www.section23.com
Responsibilties of Estimator
  • Issue purchase orders and ‘request for quotes’ in conjunction with the appropriate construction stage.
  • Review and accept quotes from various trades and suppliers.
  • Completing purchase order summaries to determine profitability on an individual job basis.
  • Analyze working drawings and accurately complete material take-offs.
  • Assist, review and reconcile interior selections documents and quotes to ensure process is completed within the given timeframes.
  • Report status of interior selections process on a weekly basis to Estimating & Purchasing Manager.
  • Maintain cost control by ensuring accuracy of pricing from trades and suppliers, working within budget parameters, and reviewing invoices against purchase orders.
  • Ensure all information received is accurate and passed on to necessary departments in a timely fashion.
  • Complete custom pricing upon request.
  • Communicate with Sales, Construction, Interior Selections and Design departments.
  • Negotiate with trades and suppliers on custom pricing.
  • Cross training with team members and support others during absences and vacation relief.
  • Other accountabilities as needed and as directed by the Manager.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience with a home building company.
  • 2-year diploma in Building Development Technologies (BDT) or equivalent.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Able to work independently with little guidance.
  • A desire to grow and continue to learn about residential construction.
  • Experience working closely within Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and Buildtopia is an asset.
  • Attentive to detail, collaborative and a strong team player.
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Construction Supervisor

Job Description
Reporting to the Team Lead of Construction, the Supervisor of Construction will oversee and lead the construction team with new home construction activities that ensure the quality, cycle time and customer experience goals for the department are fulfilled, while building professional relationships with trade partners and other stakeholders.
How to Apply
For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@baywesthomes.com. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Baywest Homes and Section23, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about our Company, please visit www.baywesthomes.com and www.section23.com
Responsibilties of Construction Supervisor
Construction Management:
  • Oversee all day-to-day construction efforts ensuring quality control of production of new homes and safety are always adhered to.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe work environment by following and enforcing safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Schedule all construction work from staking to possession day, while ensuring plans coincide with cycle-time expectations.
  • Provide trade partners with onsite leadership and direction and manage the performance of trade and supply partners.
  • If necessary, facilitate conflict resolution between clients, trades, and staff and including the Team Leader as needed.
  • Provide regular progress reports to the Team Leader.
  • Troubleshoot and modify project plans, in collaboration with the Team Leaders, to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality workmanship and safety for team members.
  • Provide feedback and ideas to the Team Leader for improving construction practices and procedures with emphasis on continuous improvement, safety and quality control.
  • Collaborate with Estimating and Design departments to ensure all paperwork is complete, accurate and provided in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate seasonal work post possession
  • Coordinate and conduct orientation meetings with the homeowners at various stages of the construction process. This includes rough-in, finishing, pre-possession and possession days.
  • Respond to Homeowner concerns throughout construction ensuring follow up is confirmed as it relates to each concern.
Leadership Accountabilities:
  • Oversight of employee’s daily tasks ensuring expectations and timelines are met.
  • Allocate work to the team and assist in performance evaluations of team members.
  • Coordinate onboarding and represent as the team Buddy for training of new team members.
  • Provide mentorship and training to less experienced team members.
  • Provide regular updates, reports and feedback to their leader on personnel and performance matters.
  • Provide support and guidance in the absence of Management and other Senior team members.
  • Collaborate to ensure to stay fully versed in the roles including cross training amongst the team to be backup when needed and assist in vacation relief.
Qualifications
  • Up to 10 years of directly related experience combined with some leadership experience directing the tasks of others and ability to provide training.
  • Background in residential construction is required.
  • Completion of related post-secondary accreditation (Diploma, Degree or Trade Certificate)
  • Experience managing budgets and timeline targets using prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
  • Strong customer service skills and a reliable team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong acumen for conflict resolution and trouble shooting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
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Student Accountant (16 Month Term)

Job Description
As part of the accounting and finance team, you will be exposed to basic accounting procedures and principles ranging from accounts payable/receivable to financial reporting preparation and analysis for Baywest Homes and Section23 corporate entities for a 16-month term. The position requires collaboration with team members to ensure accurate financial management, providing support and taking on projects as directed to enhance departmental efficiency and contribute to the organization's success.
How to Apply
Please email us your resume and cover letter at careers@section23.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with our Team. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilties of Student Accountant (16 Month Term)
Finance and Accounting:
  • Maintain rent roll and tenant records including banking information for direct deposit of rental payments.
  • Prepare and complete bank deposits and cheque certification as required.
  • Record deposits against accounts receivable.
  • Prepare monthly reporting for various entities.
  • Maintain all capital assets and company equipment including maintenance of tracking schedules.
  • Assist with job cost reporting.
  • Assist with accounts payable as required.
  • Filing and records management in accordance with company retention and destruction policies.
Teamwork:
  • Cross-train with other accounting team members to influence continuous development and team support.
  • Provide back-up to Accountant(s) as needed.
  • Take on various projects as directed by the Controller.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of post-secondary education in Accounting or related field.
  • Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Has a desire to gain knowledge and challenge themselves.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Team player who is willing to help in all areas as needed.
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Sales Associate

Job Description
Reporting to the Area Sales Manager and working collaboratively with the Baywest Homes team, the Sales Associate part-time role is responsible for supporting the Area Sales Manager in achieving community sales targets, delivering an exceptional purchase experience, and outstanding service to clients from sale to possession.
How to Apply
For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@baywesthomes.com We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Baywest Homes and Section23, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilties of Sales Associate
  • Professionally represent Baywest Homes and Section23 by presenting to guests of the sales centre and providing accurate information on the product offering represented.
  • Have a strong understanding of the community as well as home models, pre-planned options, products, services and pricing provided by Baywest.
  • Proactively review and shop the competition to learn and become familiar with their product offering and how it compares to the Baywest offering.
  • Actively prospect and nurture leads by asking discovery questions to understand their needs.
  • Develop a strong rapport with clients to facilitate a successful sale.
  • Contribute towards the achievement of monthly/annual sales targets.
  • Strive to achieve a minimum of 70% registration of guests visiting the sales center.
  • Maintain CRM database by accurately entering prospect registration information, creating follow up activities, and developing prospecting strategies to achieve quality return guests to the sales centre.
  • Proactively generate and execute ideas to increase lead generation other than walk-in traffic.
  • Provide purchasers with customer experience, including regular construction updates, community updates and any other relevant information to their new home build.
  • Consistently achieve Avid Customer Satisfaction ratings 2% greater than industry average.
  • Report the following to Baywest’s Sales and Marketing team: Prospect Lists, weekly and as requested by Baywest Homes, Traffic Reports, Sales Reports (as requested), Lot Holds (within 24 hours of obtaining hold), Cancelled Purchase Agreements (within 24 hours of cancellation)
  • Ensure all Purchase Agreements are completed accurately, and all required documentation is complete when submitted.
  • Track lot holds and purchases with Baywest and the Land Developer in the Developer Online Lot System and in weekly Traffic Reports
  • Carry out day-to-day activities to support the Area Sales Manager, while demonstrating the ability to work independently and uphold sales centre and show home expectations and standards of excellence in the absence of management.
  • Ensure the sales centre/show homes and spec homes are locked and secure (i.e. all windows closed/latched, and doors locked), arming and disarming the security system each day.
  • Order and maintain office supplies and a sufficient inventory of marketing brochures, sales collateral and various sales tools as provided by Marketing or the Developer.
  • Ensure spec homes are on a regular cleaning schedule and have a Baywest door mat in the entrance and marketing collateral in the kitchen.
  • Submit monthly inspection/assessment reports noting deficiencies in sales area, show homes, spec homes, and report them to the Warranty Team.
  • Perform a daily drive-by of the community and ensure lot signage is upright and clean and ensure to notify the appropriate parties if not.
  • Attend sales meetings, workshops and any other events and meetings scheduled and deemed necessary by Baywest Management.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in everything you do, from pride in appearance with appropriate attire to positive communications with prospects – become an ambassador for the Baywest brand.
Qualifications
  • Previous customer service experience in residential development, or new home sales is preferred.
  • Experience with managing multiple deliverables at the same time; must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer proficiency and ability to navigate MS SharePoint.
  • Experience with Buildtopia is a plus, but not required.
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Marketing Assistant

Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, the Marketing Assistant will collaborate closely with the Sales and Marketing team to support marketing strategies and executions. Key responsibilities include assisting with marketing research, event planning and execution, managing marketing administration tasks, and contributing to the development and implementation of marketing campaigns and initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@baywesthomes.com. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Baywest Homes and Section23, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilties of Marketing Assistant
  • Support the Manager, Marketing; Content Marketing Specialist; Manager, Sales; and members of the Sales Team to achieve sales goals and objectives set out by the company.
  • Provide professional and timely responses to requests for information from stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and agencies to deliver quality and on-time/budget deliverables including but not limited to marketing collateral and creative executions.
  • Execute database marketing and email ad campaigns for various events and marketing efforts across multiple platforms.
  • Assist the Marketing Content Specialist in creating engaging content including but not limited to social media scheduling, drafting blogs posts, and email communication, following the appropriate timeline to reach the right audience.
  • Assist in compiling market, demographic, competitor research, show home traffic reports, and marketing presentations.
  • Organize and track marketing activities and outcomes.
  • Support in the planning and execution of various projects as required including event-based marketing and community engagement initiatives.
  • Organize and manage marketing files, keeping collateral up to date and accessible to stakeholders.
  • Assist with community and corporate relations activities, programs, and engagement efforts in alignment with strategic communication and marketing goals.
  • Represent Baywest Homes and Section23 Developments as an exemplary brand ambassador and ensure to stay cross-trained ready to provide coverage as needed.
Qualifications
  • At least 1 year experience in a related marketing position.
  • A diploma or other post-secondary qualification in marketing or communications is preferred.
  • Enthusiastic about sales and marketing and possesses a creative mindset.
  • Valid driver’s license required, along with a willingness to provide a driver’s abstract.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills and a dependable team player.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
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