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Naikoon is seeking motivated individuals from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to join our innovative Flying Factory construction team. Our Flying Factory is located on Nation land in North Vancouver.

We encourage people with and without prior construction experience to apply! Team members will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and the opportunity to learn valuable skills while contributing to meaningful projects. As a member of our Flying Factory team, you will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of roles, gaining experience in different aspects of construction and developing a well-rounded skillset that can propel you towards a successful and lasting career.

About the Flying Factory

The Flying Factory is a state-of-the-art prefabrication facility housed in shipping containers, which can be easily transported and set up in any location with reasonable access. Once deployed, this mobile factory allows for the rapid production of prefabricated panels used in a variety of construction projects, including multi-family housing. This innovative solution is ideal for remote and underserved communities where traditional construction methods can be expensive and time-consuming.

Benefits of working in a Flying Factory

• Safety: Enjoy a safer work environment with reduced exposure to hazards.
• Comfort: Work in a dry, warm, and well-lit space.
• Accessibility: All work is performed at ground level, eliminating the need for climbing stairs or ladders.
• Stability: More guaranteed work hours with no weather-related shutdowns.
• Inclusivity: The factory environment fosters a more inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Quality: Produce high-quality products through standardized processes and a controlled environment.
• Sustainability: Contribute to environmentally conscious building practices through efficient energy use and material reuse.
• Job Satisfaction: Experience the fulfillment of seeing tangible results of your work each day.

We are currently hiring for the following roles:

• Framing & Assembly Assistant: Assist with assembling lumber into panel framing, handling plywood sheeting, cutting openings, installing hardware, and performing quality control checks.
• Framing / Assembly Specialist: Assembles lumber materials into panel framing per fabrication drawing, trained in carpentry, particularly framing, with ability to use power and air tools to assemble sheeted wall panels, while ensuring quality and providing guidance to assistants.
• Insulation & Strapping Installer: Install thermal clips, insulation, and strapping; handle finished panels; and perform quality control checks.
• Cutter: Gather and cut lumber materials, perform quality control checks, label materials, and document quality control measures.
• Window Installer: Handle and install windows, install shims and fasteners, perform quality control checks, and oversee the work of the finishing crew.
• Layout Technician: Perform panel-specific stud and component layout, assemble posts and stud packs, perform quality control checks, label materials, and document quality control measures.
• Membrane Applicator: Measure, cut, and apply air-barrier membrane, perform quality control checks, and assist with window installation.

Note: While your initial placement will depend on your existing skills and experience, you may have the opportunity to explore different roles and expand your construction knowledge through our job rotation program. Those with more experience may be fast-tracked to appropriate lead positions.

Skills and qualifications

We value a variety of skills and experience. Here are some that could enhance your success in the role:

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment
• Basic carpentry knowledge (framing, cladding installation)
• Ability to use hand, power, and air tools (training provided)
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Compensation

$21-$35/hr depending on the role and the level of experience

To apply:

Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit.
Naikoon is committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals have an equal chance at employment, regardless of protected grounds like sex, race, religion, or disability.

Role overview

The Senior Marketing Coordinator will lead proposal coordination, social media management, website maintenance, and marketing collateral development. This role is accountable for creating graphic assets, ensuring consistent document branding, and providing marketing support aligned with business objectives. This includes managing and collaborating with marketing contractors, demonstrating resourcefulness, and functioning as a multidisciplinary marketing practitioner with above-average skills. The Senior Marketing Coordinator delivers independently while collaborating with key leadership team members.

Key accountabilities/responsibilities

Marketing:

• Contribute ideas for marketing campaigns in alignment with the annual Marketing Plan, business objectives, and market trends
• Support and execute social media plan development
• Lead the development of award submissions
• Lead the development of project collateral and assets
• Develop presentations for meetings, conferences and other internal and public facing marketing initiatives
• Support Naikoon’s involvement in external events and sponsorships
• Responsible for the organization and maintenance of shared marketing folder, ensuring staff can find what they are looking for
• Track spending toward the annual marketing budget
• Engage with multiple divisions to compile an internal newsletter
• Support CRM processes and assets
• Maintain brand standards across all Naikoon channels and collateral, ensuring brand consistency and professionalism
• Manage project photography: Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and photographers to capture our projects in the best possible light
• Develop brand assets to support effective storytelling and communication (ex. infographics)
• Maintain a record of existing brand assets and SWAG, initiating re-orders when required
• Draft social media posts, including content and visuals
• Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and maintain oversight on competitor and partner accounts
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize website analytics
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize Search Engine Optimization
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize social media analytics
• Update website content as required, including project pages, people, and job postings

Business Development:

• Monitor public bid sites for potential opportunities, circulating relevant opportunities to leadership
• Lead and coordinate proposals, including scheduling strategy meetings with relevant stakeholders and the management of a work-back schedule, across divisions
• Participate in proposal strategy development
• Writing and graphic design support on all proposals
• Coordinate printing of proposals to the highest quality standard
• Track pursuits, update project folders, and update proposal pipeline

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in marketing in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction sector
• Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in marketing would be an advantage
• Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on InDesign
• Great storytelling and communication skills
• Strong writing and graphic design skills. A writing sample or portfolio of past work may be requested during the interview process
• Strong organizational skills with a can-do attitude. This role requires juggling multiple projects, at different scales and priority levels, and with unique timelines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and communication skills
• Thrives within a process-driven organization. Follows the process and helps to make new ones
• Creativity and passion!
• Professionalism
• Experience with photography, videography, or video editing is an asset

Compensation

Based on experience: 78,000-95,000/year + perks

Intrigued to join a team where your passion for excellence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to honest communication will help shape the future of construction? Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit.

Role overview

The role of Project Manager Commercial involves managing project execution with a focus on quality, process optimization, and team performance. You will ensure Naikoon’s strategic objectives are achieved by delivering client satisfaction, employee well-being, and shareholder value throughout the project.

Key responsibilities

• Project, Construction, and business outcomes
• Project planning and execution
• Resource and capacity management
• Contracts and purchasing
• Stakeholders satisfaction in a direct client-facing role
• Mentoring, training, and coaching
• Predicting, inspecting, and reporting
• Policy and Process Followed by ALL (FBA)
• QA/QC Followed by ALL (FBA)

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in managing commercial construction projects in value of $10M+
• Experience in managing multifamily wood-frame residential projects is beneficial
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) in a construction-related field
• Experience with mass timber and prefabricated structures is an asset
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and leading people, department operations, managing budgets, and leading, managing and growing a strong team
• Proven track record in planning and executing commercial projects on time and on budget
• Demonstrated financial management skills, communication skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize or learn technology as required: Google Workspace, Buildertrend, other project management software
• PMP Certification (would be an asset)
• Diploma or Degree in Architecture or Engineering (would be an asset)

Compensation

Based on experience: $115,000 – $145,000/year + perks

Intrigued to join a team where your passion for excellence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to honest communication will help shape the future of construction? Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit.

Role overview

The role of the Construction Estimator is to prepare cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements. Construction Estimator identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications
• Understand contractual terms and conditions
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for
• Stipulated Price, Design-Build, and Construction/Project Management formatted projects
• Provide clear detailed quantity take-offs
• Organize sub-contractors’ quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents, and issue properly documented purchase orders
• Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects
• Monitor progress, requisition change orders and identify any potential risks
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labour costing
• Formulate cost breakdown from estimates and for project progress
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services

What you’ll need to succeed

• Graduating from a recognized engineering, architectural, or construction management program
• Minimum 3 years experience working in the construction field in a similar or related position
• Previous experience estimating projects into the $100 million range
• Experience in the residential/ICI building sectors of the construction industry
• Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design
• Ability to use Revit and CAD programs
• Good analytical skills
• Exceptional communication skills

Compensation

$86,000-$106,000/year + perks

Intrigued to join a team where your passion for excellence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to honest communication will help shape the future of construction? Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit.

Role overview

The role of the Procurement Specialist is to develop and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships, negotiate preferential and bulk pricing, and drive procurement strategies that enhance project efficiency. This role oversees the tender and RFQ process within project teams, ensuring competitive pricing and optimal trade coverage while supporting long-term procurement planning.

Key responsibilities

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Develop and maintain a database of preferred subcontractors and suppliers
• Build relationships with key vendors
• Assess and qualify new vendors and subcontractors
• Oversee vendor performance reviews

Strategic Procurement Planning

• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies
• Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing and long-term agreements with key suppliers
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align procurement with project timelines
• Stay informed on market trends and material availability to provide strategic recommendations

Tendering & RFQ Management

• Manage the RFQ and tendering process for subcontractor and supplier selection
• Prepare and issue bid packages
• Lead bid evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations
• Standardize bid comparison tools

Internal Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams to improve procurement processes
• Support early trade engagement to optimize project outcomes
• Develop standardized procurement workflows and documentation
• Implement technology to enhance procurement

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure legal compliance of procurement activities
• Mitigate procurement risks
• Negotiate favorable contract terms

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, pre-construction, or supply chain management within the construction industry
• Proven track record of successful procurement strategy development and subcontractor/vendor negotiations
• Experience managing tendering and RFQ processes, bid evaluations, and contract awards
• Familiarity with construction contracts (CCDC, CCA, or equivalent), procurement best practices, and risk management principles
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and supply chain dynamics
• Knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in construction procurement software, estimating tools, and ERP systems (e.g., BuilderTrend, Procore, Autodesk Build, SAP, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for procurement alignment
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to secure cost-effective and high-quality agreements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in cost analysis and market research
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work cross-functionally with preconstruction, estimating, and project management teams
• Proactive and strategic mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and value-driven procurement

Compensation

$77,000-$94,000/year + perks

Intrigued to join a team where your passion for excellence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to honest communication will help shape the future of construction? Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit.

Role overview

The role of the Project Manager is to continually monitor the project through exceptional quality, sophisticated processes, and skilled performance. Ensuring Naikoon’s three strategic objectives are met: satisfied employees, clients, and shareholders.

Key accountabilities

• Project, Construction, and business outcomes
• Project planning and execution
• Resource and capacity management
• Contracts and purchasing
• Stakeholder’s satisfaction in a direct client-facing role
• Mentoring, training, and coaching
• Predicting, inspecting, and reporting
• Policy and Process Followed by all
• QA/QC Followed by all

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing wood-frame residential projects in a value of at least $5M+
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or Degree) in a construction-related field
• Experience with mass timber and prefabricated structures is an asset
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and leading people, department operations, managing budgets, and leading, managing, and growing a strong team
• Proven track record in planning and executing residential construction projects on time and budget
• Demonstrated financial management skills, communication skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize or learn technology as required: Google Workspace, Buildertrend, Bluebeam
• PMP Certification (would be an asset)
• Diploma or Degree in Architecture or Engineering (would be an asset)

Compensation

Based on experience: $110,000 – $135,000/year + perks

Intrigued to join a team where your passion for excellence, collaborative spirit, and commitment to honest communication will help shape the future of construction? Email careers@naikoon.ca with your CV and a letter stating why you’re excited by this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit.