The construction industry is big in Canada; it represents billions of dollars to the economy and employs thousands of people in multiple sectors. However large it is though, it definitely fits in the “small world” category when it comes to who works where and what kind of projects they’re working on. While there are a multitude of sectors out there, there’s only a few companies specific to each one making it certain that everyone knows everyone. That’s why it’s important to think long-term and keep up good relations with all construction employers past and present. Read More.
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Harbinger’s Executive VP Talks Youth and Future of Construction Management Positions in Toronto3/15/2017 February 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON –The construction industry is booming and expanding in all major cities across Canada, allowing for new and exciting construction management positions. Although seeing a high-rise go up can be an apt metaphor for growth and prosperity of a nation, the construction recruitment specialists at Harbinger Network believe it is a metaphor for personal growth as well. Harbinger Network has years of experience helping professionals find, keep and prosper in careers within the construction industry. To Read more click here.
Originally published at www.harbingernetwork.ca As Canada’s sixth-largest city and fastest-growing area, Mississauga, ON, is becoming a true magnet for employers and the workforce they need. Construction jobs in Mississauga are available in a wide variety of fields and levels of responsibility, making it a great destination for those seeking toadvance their career in the construction field.
In recent months, we’ve met with many clients in industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, and civil fields in the Mississauga area, all looking for talent. Based on these conversations, here is a “weather report” for construction careers in Mississauga. To read more click here. Originally publish at harbingernetwork.ca Here’s a scenario we get asked about all the time, and it’s one that many construction professionals will have to ponder at some point in their career. It goes like this: you’ve decided to move on from your current position but your year-end bonus hangs in the balance, do you stay and claim it or do you move on and leave money on the table? The truth is that there is no right or wrong in this situation but there are a few things to consider. To read more click here.
Originally published at harbingernetwork.ca When professionals come to us looking for construction management positions in Toronto, it’s sometimes with some trepidation. Many of them have never used a recruiting company to find new careers, so it’s understandable that there’d be some misconceptions about what we do and how the process works.
We wanted to briefly clear up some of these ideas. Common Misconceptions About Using Recruiters to Find Construction Management Positions in TorontoThe applicant does not have to pay feesThis is the one we hear most often: “Do I have to pay for your services?” No, not at all. The companies doing the hiring pay us. As far as you’re concerned, as a construction professional looking for work, we’re providing a free service. You might even say that you’re helping us as much as we’re helping you. The better the professionals we have on-file seeking work, the better job we can do matching those professionals to the (paying) businesses looking for them! Using a recruiter does not lower your salary prospectsA lot of people seeking employment don’t understand just how expensive recruitment can be for a company. In fact, the rule of thumb is that they often expect to pay the equivalent of a position’s yearly salary just doing the hiring; and that’s assuming they have sufficient HR staff and resources to do the hiring themselves. In many cases, we’re a bargain for companies looking to hire. So, using us in no way affects the salary you will earn. Recruiters are not limited to public job listingsThe other misconception we often hear is that a job seeker could do the same employment search for themselves. In reality, a great number of the positions available are never listed through open sources like LinkedIn. A recruiter with a good reputation and network of contacts has access to a large number of jobs that the public never directly hears about. Besides, we do the work for you. We can easily match the job seekers in our database to perfect positions, based on knowledge of the working conditions within a particular company. The Best Choice for Finding Construction Management Positions in TorontoHarbinger Network is one of the most-respected recruiters of construction management jobs in Ontario, with a vast network of partner companies we work with. Contact us today to kick-start your next construction career. December 7, 2016 – Toronto, ON – Harbinger Network Inc., one of Toronto top recruiting agencies for the construction market, now announces the availability of construction management positions for qualified individuals. These positions are limited, and candidates will be carefully interviewed and evaluated to ensure best-fit matches with potential employers.
Harbinger Network is now recruiting for the following construction management positions in Toronto & the GTA: Construction Executives Functioning as general managers, these executives are responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects while remaining financially accountable. Experience of 15+ years in construction management is required. Project ManagersAs the company representative in charge of a project, project managers are responsible for time, cost and the overall progress of a project. Project managers are comfortable either in the office or on-site, assisting senior management while controlling projects through budgets, timelines, and progress reports. Site Superintendents Site Superintendents are the point person and have overall responsibility for the construction site, relied on by senior management to ensure on-site work is done properly, on time, and on budget. Site Superintendents can read drawings and have exceptional safety awareness, while being able to anticipate problems and resolve issues. Estimators The skills and experience of estimators to assess the costs, overruns, and difficulties that may be encountered with a project are the basis for decision-making at the highest levels. Strong cost analysis skills and excellent communications skills are necessary for effective work. Gold Seal, CEC, and\or PQS qualifications are highly preferred. Qualified individuals interested in these positions should contact Harbinger directly at 1-905-257-9691 or [email protected] About Harbinger Network Inc. Specializing specifically in the construction industry, Harbinger is known throughout Canada as one of the top options for construction management recruiting services. Their personalized approach to HR matches skills as well as personality and disposition when considering job placements, seeking to find perfect fits for each company and each hire. More than 80% of those who come to Harbinger to find work successfully move into new careers within their chosen area of expertise. For more information about Harbinger, visit http://harbingernetwork.ca/ or call 1-905-257-9691. When I’m talking to a potential new client looking to do a strategic hire, one of the first questions I ask is; “Did you already tap into your own network?” Most savvy construction professionals can do a quick mental checklist of the people they already know to determine whether someone is a potential fit for the position they are trying to fill. Your knowledge of the business and the person you’re considering will often make that choice clear. But what do you do when you’ve looked inward at your network and the right match just isn’t there? That’s where partnering with a trusted employment advisor can pay big dividends.
Finding the Right Match forConstruction Jobs in Toronto and Canada For first-time employment agency user, James Wilkinson, Vice President of Construction at Podium Developments, that’s exactly how the conversation went. “Tony’s question to me was whether I had already looked towards my own network,” recalled Wilkinson whose company is firmly rooted in the student housing market. “It was important to me that the right match for the job had to fit in to our well-established, dynamic culture and I realized that I had to look toward a broader network of construction professionals.” If you don’t already know the right person or don’t have the capacity to do a search (or both as was the case with Podium) a specialist construction recruitment agency like Harbinger Network can act as an enhancement to limited network. Our relationship with professionals across the Canadian and Toronto construction market made it possible to send a diverse group of solid candidates to James. At the same time, meetings with Podium convinced me they were a stable organization with plenty of interesting jobs and opportunities that would be a great fit for the right professional. Because in the end, the key to success for any reputable employment advisor is to make connections that work for both parties. Harbinger Network Can Help with Toronto Construction Recruitment “Harbinger Network acted like an external HR department and only sent qualified, personable candidates. I have to admit I was a little skeptical about using an agency for my first time but I would use these guys again for a key hire in a heartbeat,” said Wilkinson. Operating in multiple markets throughout Ontario, the rest of Canada and potential international markets, Podium’s needs were specific and complex requiring the outside expertise of Harbinger Network. “Harbinger sent solid, diverse candidates allowing us to hire someone we truly believe fit our needs and culture.” Regardless of the size of your company or the amount of people you know in the industry, your first move in a strategic hire is to look within. If that initial search doesn’t yield the results you want, consider strategic partnership with a recruitment agency that understands your needs and knows the market enough to present you with quality candidates. While “partnership” may be just another marketing buzzword to some, in this case, the notion of combining knowledge, abilities and network towards a mutual goal is the very definition. You’ve heard that expression that looking for a job is a full time job in itself but that doesn’t mean being unemployed and having the time to focus on the job hunt will lead to the construction management career you’re looking for. That’s because unemployment will likely affect your decision-making and will also (rightly or wrongly) affect the way potential employers look at you.
The reality is that most of us need to work. Financial obligations mean that if you’re unemployed, sooner or later you will need to find a job to pay the bills. Faced with that reality, job seekers are much more likely to take a job to help ease financial burdens rather than being selective in what they want. Typically, you cast the widest net possible to land a job, any job. When you’re gainfully employed however, those same pressures aren’t there and you can be much more selective and targeted in who you approach. What’s more, you’re likely to be less nervous in an interview, more confident about your value in the marketplace and in a better position to negotiate compensation and benefits. Likewise, if you’re working with an employment advisor, they will be better able to make connections with potential employers where they see a true synergy. Maybe there isn’t even an advertised position available but an advisor knows most clients are eager to meet with good people to fill current and future needs. In this situation a good employment advisor will protect your identity and only arrange for meetings with potential employers who meet your standards when you are ready. Get Connected to the Construction Industry with Specialist Employment AdvisorsThe construction industry, while large and important to the Canadian economy can also be a tight circle where most of the important players know who is who and where they work. If a project manager, for example, has been with a company for a long time and has worked on high profile and important projects, that’s probably because they are good and valued by their current employer. Conversely, if someone is out of work, the perception is that there’s a reason for that too. Although it maybe unfair, as the saying goes, perception is reality. So when your inner voice tells you it’s time to investigate other opportunities, begin your career search on your terms while you are in your current job. Find a trusted employment advisor to help you develop a clear direction and make connections with prospective employers from a position of strength. You're not looking for a job; you're looking for a career.
It's a tough market out there for anyone looking for employment opportunities in construction management. But even in the toughest market conditions there are positions available for the professional with the right combination of skills, experience and personality. The challenge is uncovering those positions that are rarely advertised and don’t appear on your general job board. That's where Harbinger Network comes in. Harbinger Network can work with you to find the perfect career opportunities in construction management positions. Our thirty years' experience working exclusively in construction means that we know the field inside and out, and we have close ties to many of the best companies in the industry. Four Ways Harbinger Network Can Help You Find Perfect Construction Management Positions 1. Direct-Match Evaluations Harbinger Network is far more than just a construction job board! We work closely with candidates and hiring companies, considering the needs of both and introducing them to each other. We're much like a match-making service, and our goal isn't to put you into just any job. It's to find the best possible matches that meet the needs of both employer and employee. 2. Preparation and Resume-Building It’s important that every candidate we present to a client is a solid option for a potential employer - after all, it's how we've built our name as Canada's top choice for construction-based careers. We work with candidates to help prepare them for interviews and accurately capture their project lists and job experience to present to prospective employers. 3. Non-Advertised Jobs Since we work directly with many top construction-sector companies, we aren't simply mirroring publicly-advertised jobs. Construction companies come to us first, because they know we work hard to find perfect matches for their positions without the “shot-in-the-dark” public-advert process. With Harbinger Network, you're getting direct access to the best career opportunities currently available. 4. Extensive Construction Job Board Looking to self-serve? On any given day, we have dozens of listings on our construction job board, with options across all of Canada. Options include project management, site supervision, estimating, accounting/finance, engineering, HR, and proposal-writing positions. Harbinger Brings Employers and Applicants Together Simply put, no other recruitment company in Canada has the same range of experience and connections in the construction industry. No matter what sort of management or back-office construction career you seek, we can make it happen. Contact us today for more information! You’ve spent many days researching the marketplace, and now you’ve been accepted for an interview for one of the top construction jobs in Mississauga. While you’ve already worked hard to reach this point, you must now impress during the interview to overcome the final hurdle and begin your employment. In this latest post, our industry experts provide their five job interview secrets.
1. Recent Construction Industry News Can Help Show Your Understanding When you’re trying to land one of the leading construction jobs in Mississauga, it’s important that you understand the construction industry inside and out. Research the field carefully in the pre-interview stages so that you’re ready to give your thoughts on the latest events taking place in the field. 2. The Interview is to Determine Your Personality Once you’ve reached the interview stage of the process, the company has already decided that you have the requisite skill-set to fit the role. In the interview, you must show them you have the personality to fit their team. Try to help the interviewer learn about the real you and what you can bring to their team in terms of behavior and personality traits. 3. Looks and Demeanor Are Important While looks might not matter when you’ve got the job, during the interview stage they can be an important factor that interviewers take into consideration. Your looks will tell the interviewer about your professionalism. If you are dressed too casually, they might not think you’re a good fit for the company. And if you arrive at the interview showing visible tattoos and piercings, the interviewer could determine you’re not a strong fit for the culture within the organization. Try to be comfortable and professional during the interview and take the opportunity to impress. 4. Too Much Eagerness Can Limit Your Success While being eager to get the job will help you chances, being over eager could limit your appeal in the eyes of the interviewer. For example, if you’re currently employed and you tell the interviewer you’re ready to start right away, this could indicate a lack of commitment to your other responsibilities. And while it’s polite to send a thank you note after the interview, sending multiple follow-up emails will likely prevent you from being considered a viable candidate for the position. 5. The Interviewers Want You to Ask Questions One of the most important elements of interview success is engaging the interviewer. Ask them questions directly about the position and discuss their role within the organization, too. Try to make the interview more of a conversation and you’ll show you’re well-suited to both the job and the climate within the organization. Our trusted team of construction recruitment experts is available today to help you move forward in your career! To learn further tips for accessing the best available construction jobs in Mississauga, call us today at 1-905-257-9691. |