Title: Framing Division Manager
Location: 5651 70 St NW, Edmonton
What We Offer
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Competitive compensation and benefits package including RRSP matching.
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The opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a strong reputation for excellence.
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A professional and collaborative work environment.
Job Overview
The Framing Division Manager is responsible for the start-up, leadership, and ongoing operation of the Framing Division. This role provides strategic direction and hands on operational oversight to ensure framing activities are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while meeting quality and building code standards. You are accountable for workforce leadership, production performance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement as the division scales.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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Leading the establishment and launch of the framing division from initial planning through full operational execution.
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Defining divisional scope, production capacity, staffing requirements, and growth strategy.
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Overseeing the day-to-day framing operations across all assigned projects.
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Recruiting, training and build a vast team of qualified framers that will be hired on a sub-contract basis.
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Ensuring framing crews are adequately staffed/procured, supervised, and properly equipped.
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Monitoring productivity, labour efficiency, and job progress against targets.
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Ensuring all framing work complies with approved drawings, specifications, and building codes.
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Collaborating with construction teams, inspectors, and general contractors to maintain quality standards.
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Managing labour budgets, job costing, and productivity performance.
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Reviewing cost reports and proactively address variances impacting profitability.
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Communicating risks, delays, or manpower constraints to leadership in a timely manner.
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Coordinating warranty/closeout communications and compiling scope-specific documentation, as needed or requested (as-builts, warranties, maintenance notes).
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Auditing SupplyPro / Customer Portal to ensure prompt communication from our Residential Supervisors and reporting information to the Regional General Manager.
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Ensuring compliance with all occupational health and safety legislation and company safety policies.
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Promoting a safety-first culture through leadership, training, and active site engagement.
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Upholding and protecting the high-quality standards of Empire Envelope and ensuring that all work performed meets or exceeds these standards.
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Representing Empire Envelope when dealing with builders, homeowners, and trades.
As our ideal candidate, you are…
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A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
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A creative thinker; you identify new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
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A leader; you develop and improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
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A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.
Essential Requirements
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High School Diploma, or equivalent.
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Journeyperson Carpenter (Red Seal)
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Exceptional verbal/written communication and field reporting skills.
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Practical knowledge of building envelope trades (listed above).
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Strong organization, prioritization, and stakeholder management abilities.
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Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
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Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and Project Management Software.
Key Values
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Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
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Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
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Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
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Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
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Consistently meeting customer expectations.
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Continuously pursuing learning and growth.
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Staying current with technical job skills.
Working Conditions
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Travel to sites and work outside of regular business hours may be required.
About Us
Empire Envelope, an established business unit of Qualico, is committed to satisfying customers throughout Alberta as we have been doing already for over 50 years. With operations in Edmonton and Calgary, we service all residential and commercial needs.
Our team is dedicated to being an industry leader and to building long-lasting relationships with customers and their people. We seek to deliver exceptional service, on time and of the highest quality to all our customers. To learn more, click here.
Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Daryl Henry, Vice-President, Richardson Executive Search at [email protected].
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