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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

Safety Advisor

Job Description
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the Safety Advisor will oversee the safety requirements of the company. As the safety champion, you will ensure that safety is a first priority for our field sites as well as leading on all corporate administrative needs for safety.
How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@baywesthomes.com. We thank all of those interested in joining our team, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilties of Safety Advisor
  • Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety policies to foster a safe workplace culture.
  • Regularly assess and evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to identify risks and ensure legal compliance.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain all safety-related documentation including, but not limited to workplace accidents, health hazards, and safety complaints.
  • Conduct training sessions and presentations to promote accident prevention and health and safety awareness.
  • Lead safety orientations for new employees.
  • Monitor employee and operational compliance with safety policies through regular inspections and the use of current safety software systems.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents, reporting findings to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and managing workers' compensation claims.
  • Participate in internal and external safety audits and support preparation efforts for peer reviews.
  • Complete internal COR audits and uphold the Certificate of Recognition (COR).
  • Advise executive management on new or conflicting health and safety legislation.
  • Collaborate with management to address and resolve health and safety complaints and issues promptly.
  • Cooperate with health and safety officers during inspections or investigations.
  • Inspect the workplace monthly to ensure all areas are reviewed at least once annually.
  • Contribute to the development and revision of health and safety policies and programs.
  • Establish a Workplace Health and Safety Committee and follow all the duties required under federal jurisdiction.
  • Attend and represent the company at the BILD Safety Committee.
Qualifications
  • At least 2-3 years of related work experience (on-site and in-office). Specific experience with completing COR audits is ideal.
  • Background in residential construction is required.
  • Completion of the following Alberta Construction Safety Association COR courses (Principles of health and safety management, Leadership for safety excellence, Alberta OHS Legislation awareness and Auditor training program)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Strong acumen for conflict resolution and trouble shooting.
  • Comfortable with using computer software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and driver’s abstract.
  • Self-motivated individual who can work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Team player who is willing to help in all areas as needed.
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Estimator

Job Description
Reporting directly to the Manager, Purchasing & Estimating, the Estimator ensures all information, purchase order’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 and estimating 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
Responsibilties of Estimator
  • Issue purchase orders and request for quotes in conjunction with the appropriate construction stage.
  • Maintain cost control by ensuring accuracy of pricing from trades and suppliers, working within budget parameters, and reviewing invoices against purchase orders.
  • Review and reconcile interior selections documents and quotes to ensure the process is completed within the given timeframes.
  • Negotiate with trades and supply partners on model, option, and custom pricing as required.
  • Administrate the issuance and analysis of tenders for quality assurance.
  • Schedule estimating workflow according to department critical paths.
  • Communicate with Sales, Construction, Interior Selections and Design departments to facilitate internal workflows.
  • Complete quote reviews of custom project estimates requiring detailed analysis and construction experience.
  • Complete purchase order summaries to determine profitability on an individual job basis.
  • Support continuous improvement of procedures and software initiatives for maintaining efficiency
  • 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.
  • Diploma in Building Development Technologies (BDT), Architectural technologies, or related program.
  • Able to work independently with little guidance.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Experience working with software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and BuildTopia is an asset.
  • Attentive to detail, collaborative and a dedicated team player.
  • A proactive self-starter who is very professional and highly organized
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