Jobs at Valard Construction

Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at construction sites; set up signage, cones and barriers; communicate with drivers; coordinate with crew; maintain safety and comply with health and safety protocols.

Install and fuse natural gas main lines and service connections in residential subdivisions. Read construction drawings, perform pressure testing and live tie‑ins, install tracer wire and fittings, liaise with utility inspectors, coordinate materials and equipment with the Foreman, maintain calibrated gas equipment, and assist in training new fusion personnel while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Provide on-site administrative support for transmission construction projects including AP/AR and procurement assistance, timesheet and payroll entry, travel coordination, IT request submission, report data entry/distribution, document control, general office duties, and participation in safety programs on a 20-on/8-off rotation.

Process full-cycle weekly payrolls (salary and hourly) for Quebec entities, audit time sheets in JDE, input deductions/adjustments, handle remittances and reports, respond to CRA/Revenu Quebec, prepare ROEs/garnishments, reconcile RRSP and union payments, support month- and year-end payroll processes, and assist with audits while maintaining accurate employee records and bilingual employee support.

Manage project document databases for engineering/construction projects: collect, digitize, classify, file, transmit and distribute documents, perform quality checks, support DDM systems, train users, troubleshoot, and prepare project information and administrative support for the project team.

Plan, coordinate, and inspect ground disturbance and buried-facility locating from ticket intake to safe excavation. Manage one-call locate requests, perform electromagnetic locating and hand-exposure verification, administer crossing agreements, maintain records, support project scheduling and reporting, and liaise with field crews, stakeholders, and facility owners to ensure compliance with Alberta ground disturbance standards and safety procedures.

Provide administrative and document-control support for large electrical infrastructure projects: maintain project records, coordinate site administrative tasks, prepare correspondence and reports, process invoices and timesheets, manage crew logistics and site office operations, and assist with project closeout documentation.

Lead end-to-end delivery of substation (up to 500 kV) and renewable projects across Ontario, owning safety, schedule, cost, quality, stakeholder relationships, procurement, construction sequencing, commissioning, and closeout. Manage project financials, Primavera P6 schedules, risk and change management, QA/QC, regulatory compliance, and client reporting while directing site teams and subcontractors.

Open general-interest posting inviting candidates to submit resumes for future opportunities at Valard Construction, a Canadian utility contractor. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if no specific matching role is listed; applications are reviewed for suitable openings.

Manage construction projects for electrical transformation substations across Quebec: estimate costs and prepare bids, plan and organize project logistics, control budgets, coordinate teams and subcontractors, ensure health/safety/environment and quality compliance, maintain client and stakeholder communications, and perform related duties.

Perform corporate accounting tasks including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, bank and intercompany reconciliations, month- and year-end close support, audit assistance, and French-language communication with Quebec stakeholders.

Provide on-site HR support for a construction/utility project including craft recruitment and Indigenous engagement, onboarding, HR records, timekeeping and payroll support, employee relations escalation and investigations support, compliance with employment legislation and collective agreements, and coordination between site leadership and central HR.

Support Project Manager in planning and startup of large electrical transmission projects across Canada. Maintain schedules and execution plans, manage procurement and subcontractors, prepare financial and progress reports, track costs and invoices, and manage stakeholder relationships with clients, regulators, and partners.

Direct and control two-way traffic at construction sites, set up signage, cones, barriers, and barricades, coordinate with crew, communicate with drivers and pedestrians, maintain safety protocols and PPE, assist with on-road construction preparation. Work is physical, outdoors, with occasional weekends and out-of-town assignments.

Perform physical construction tasks on telecommunications projects outdoors—sweeping, shoveling, assembling, cleaning; transport and maintain tools; operate basic hand and power tools safely; follow company and industry safety procedures; participate in tailboard meetings and report hazards; support crews as directed (5–6 days/week, 10 hours/day).

Lead regional transmission line operations across Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario. Oversee project delivery, budgets, estimates, schedules, safety, quality and multidisciplinary teams; manage construction managers, cost control, bidding, procurement coordination and contractual reporting to ensure profitable, compliant project execution.

Support route and site selection for transmission lines and substations, develop SOWs, ROW access/clearing plans, cost estimates, and permitting documentation. Coordinate with GIS, environmental, engineering, and construction teams, engage stakeholders, manage subcontractor pricing, and mitigate terrain and access risks.

Design, build, and evaluate company-wide training programs. Assess learning needs, create multimedia materials, deliver and facilitate sessions, manage the LMS and training records, lead and mentor trainers, develop competency frameworks, coordinate scheduling and logistics, and measure program impact while supporting apprenticeship and field-level training.

Support Indigenous engagement for the Waasigan Transmission Line and other projects: build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, coordinate with project teams on participation, hiring, procurement and communications, prepare community-facing materials and reporting, track workforce hours/spend, resolve issues, and attend community events and career fairs.

Provide hands-on project management support for early contractor involvement on large electrical transmission projects: plan and execute schedules, manage costs and subcontractors, negotiate contracts, report financial performance, and maintain stakeholder communication across Canada.