Cobalt Construction Inc. is seeking to add an additional full time, year-round Accounts Payable Clerk to our team here at our main office in Whitehorse. This position reports directly to the Controller and works alongside other Accounting Clerks, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Clerk and Reception.

Responsibilities

• Printing and coding of all invoices to the appropriate G/L accounts. Detailed data entry. This position works directly with the Owners, Finance Manager, Office Manager, Project Administrators, and the shop Forman to ensure accurate job costing of invoices.
• Completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances and monthly statements from suppliers. Maintain balance integrity.
• Ensure credit memos are issued when required as well as working diligently with all suppliers to monitor credit limits.
• Maintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques by saving documents properly in appropriate files.
• Assisting the finance managers with equipment or product purchases tracking assets and accounts for acquisition.
• Maintaining all data that is required for year end working paper files.
• Confirming subcontractor billed working hours are correct and all subcontractors are in compliance with their WCB and Insurance documents.
• Maintain a rapport with all suppliers by keeping an open dialog of communication to ensure all matters are dealt with.
• Two to three years of experience in an Accounts Payable role. Experience with Sage Software is a bonus but not required
• Must have an excellent knowledge of all accounting principles and policies.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. There is with a high volume of work with deadlines and interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized
• Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Independent and team oriented
• Maintains confidentiality

Requirements and skills

• Two to three years of experience in an Accounts Payable role. Experience with Sage Software is a bonus but not required
• Must have an excellent knowledge of all accounting principles and policies.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. There is with a high volume of work with deadlines and interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal candidate

• • Organized
  • Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Independent and team oriented
  • Maintains confidentiality

Cobalt Construction is seeking a full time Parts Person to add to our growing team. This position is based in Whitehorse, Yukon at the main shop.

Applicants must be highly organized, able to work with minimal to no supervision in a fast-paced environment/ have a strong work ethic and good communication skills.

The successful applicant will be joining a strong, knowledgeable and dynamic mechanical team of both shop and field mechanics and service crews scattered around the North.

The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of Caterpillar, Hitatchi, Volvo heavy equipment and Kenworth trucks. Mechanical knowledge is certainly considered an asset.

The successful applicant will be able to think outside of the box and work with tight deadlines. They must be physically fit able to lift 40 – 60 lbs as needed. Duties will include pricing and ordering various parts, running errands within Whitehorse, and managing the shipping/ receiving of parts to and from the shop and various job sites. Computer skills and good housekeeping is required.

Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract required.

Competitive wages and a health benefits package available to the successful applicant!

Cobalt Construction is seeking an Industrial Paint Technician / Motor Vehicle finisher

This project is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of Yukon history! Cobalt’s train refurbishment crew is at it again, breathing life and shine back into another set of Whitepass and Yukon Route’s historic train cars

We are looking for the help of talented and experienced painters to apply body filler using proper techniques with urethane paint. Sand blast experience is an asset but not a requirement.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 or more years experience refurbishing vehicles or equipment
• A keen attention to detail
• Safety conscious mind set
• Able to work independently and on a team

This work will run until all train cars are complete. There may be opportunities for continued work on other vehicles/heavy equipment.

Priority hiring will go to Whitehorse locals.

Competitive wages and overtime available to the successful candidate

Cobalt Construction Inc is seeking a long term, full time Red Seal Light Duty, Automotive Mechanic to work from our shop in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Duties will include inspecting, isolating, diagnosing and repairing all aspects of light duty vehicles. Must be able to perform regular maintenance/service, inspections without supervision. Successful applicants will be able to work both on a team and independently

Successful applicants will be neat, organized, have effective written and verbal communication, a knack for problem solving, positive attitude and a commitment to a Safe Work culture.

This role will work alongside a talented staff of both shop and field mechanics and will report directly to the Mechanical Supervisor.

Competitive wages, lots of overtime and a health benefits package available to successful candidates.

Cobalt is gearing up for an extremely busy 2024, in anticipation we are signing on new team members to be ready for an early start to the season. Both in camp and in town jobs are available

Please submit a pdf copy of your resume to jobs@cobaltconstruction.ca citing what position you are applying for in the subject line

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Minimum 5 years’ experience on any of the following: Hoe, Dozer, Grader, Buggy Skinners and Rock Trucks. Applicants may need to pass a pre-access drug test in order to qualify for some projects. There are positions for both finish operators and bulk material movers, if you are experienced, we want to meet you!

CLASS 1 DRIVERS Aggregate haul with belly dumps and end dumps, as well as low bed drivers with heavy haul experience. Applicants must have valid Class 1 license with air brakes endorsement, clean abstract and be able to demonstrate experience with references. Applicants will undergo a pre-employment safety screening prior to being hired

PIPE CREW FOREMAN 5 year’s experience leading pipe crew, guiding them safely and efficiently across different sites and trenches. Communicate with superintendents and project managers daily on progress, needs and any issues. Organize daily activities of crew and coordinate with other crews onsite to maintain overall schedule

SURVEYORS Minimum 3 years of construction survey experience. Applicants must be able to survey independently and have knowledge in Trimble Access - Roads software,

PROJECT COORDINATORS Successful applicants will have extensive hands-on experience in both infrastructure and mining projects in a role that encompassed communication with all stake-holders. Applicants must clearly demonstrate experience participating as a key member of a project team as well as promoting safe work culture. Previous experience in northern climates is an asset

Heavy Duty Mechanics Successful applicants may be journeymen or apprentices with experience in newer heavy equipment and all aspects of Earth moving equipment and tractor trailers. Must be able to inspect, isolate, diagnose and repair all aspects of off highway heavy equipment. Must be able to work independently with little direction and be able to coordinate with Parts Manager to proactively order parts. We have outfitted mechanic’s trucks that are ready to roll, just looking for the right candidates to take them out to site for the season.

Truck Mechanics Seeking long-term, full-time truck and automotive Mechanics to work from our shop in Whitehorse, Yukon. Certified Mechanics and qualified Mechanical Apprentices are encouraged to apply for positions that are available immediately. Duties will include inspecting, isolating, diagnosing and repairing all aspects of highway vehicles and trailers. Must be able to perform regular maintenance/service, annual inspections and CVIPs. Successful applicants will be able to work both on a team and independently.

SERVICEMEN Successful applicants will have own tools and experience servicing all types of off highway equipment

CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS Previous experience is an asset but not required. Applicants must be able to lift up to 70lbs, be comfortable working outdoors in all weather, capable of working as a team and on their own, be comfortable living and working remotely

PILOT TRUCK DRIVER both for guiding trucks hauling heavy equipment and for safely leading traffic through a construction zone. Applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s license. Previous Experience is an asset

OFA 3 Applicants must have a valid Occupational First Aid ticket (or higher) that does not expire through the 2024 work season. Preferential hiring is offered to those who also have a valid Traffic Control person ticket. Experience working in remote settings is an asset

COOKS AND CLEANERS Experience cooking for and maintaining a 40+man camp is an asset. Applicants must be comfortable living/working remotely. Must be able to organize supplies, ordering, create menus, prepare food to all health standards and organize camp cleaning and maintenance

TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL Must provide valid TCP certification that does not expire through the 2024 work season. Must be comfortable with standing outside for full shifts every day, be prepared for weather of all types and comfortable living in a remote location if needed

COMPETITIVE WAGES AND OVERTIME AVAILABLE TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Preferential hiring will go to local workers