• Home
• About
• Contact Us
• Employment
• Suppliers

Employment

Watson offers a dynamic and exciting environment to work in. We are looking for bright, committed people who enjoy working in a highly motivated team setting. We are currently looking for people like you to fill the following positions.

Positions available:

POSITION:

Tandem Truck Drivers with AZ or DZ license in the Vaughan yard. 

OBJECTIVES:

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking professional and capable Tandem Truck Drivers with AZ or DZ license to add to our team in the Vaughan yard.  These positions are full-time and permanent which offers excellent ability to grow personally and professionally with a fast paced  and increasingly growing company. The ideal candidates should possess some of the job qualifications and/or a working knowledge of the responsibilities listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL SETS:

·         Minimum one year relevant experience (preferred)

·         Ability to work independently and as team

·         Good knowledge of basic mathematics

·         Problem solver, multi-tasker and excellent organizational skills

·         Efficient and is able to work with  tight deadlines

·         Health and Safety trained and aware

·         Fall Arrest Certificate

·         Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

·         Responsible for driving heavy commercial vehicles so must have and maintain a valid DZ or AZ license

 EDUCATION

College Diploma – High School and/or combination of education and related job experience

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The selected candidates obtain clear direction from the Warehouse Supervisor and ensure that all responsibilities are operating at a high level of effectiveness on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities will include the following duties:

 

·         Perform circle check of the assigned vehicle to assure all safety requirements are met including the completion of forms or log book entries. Ensure adequate oil and fuel for the delivery.

·         Knowledge of, and observe, the laws pertaining to the operation of these vehicles on public roads and highways.

·         Check all equipment to ensure safety requirements are met including secure loading and all other needs for the safe delivery of goods to our customers on a timely basis, and promptly return to base.

·         Prepare the load for delivery and check content for accuracy and secure the load. Sign out and perform the delivery of goods to company standards.

·         Knowledge of the site locations and final destinations, including most direct routes for timely delivery, in the sequence for multiple deliveries in accordance with dispatch requirements.

·         Ensure that a trained flagman assists when reversing the truck at all times

·         Prepare truck bed for reloading and assist warehouse staff as required.

·         Maintain contact with dispatch as necessary if delays or difficulty at sites cannot be resolved quickly.  Call dispatch when delivery complete.

·         Maintain the general appearance and housekeeping in the vehicle and dispose of waste in bins provided

·         Maintain all documents for the vehicle in good order and ensure they are current

·         Any other job related duties as assigned by Supervisor

We are seeking motivated individuals who are able to work as part of team and has the desire to grow in a fast paced environment.

 

This opportunity  with Watson Building Supplies includes an excellent company benefits package such as a competitive compensation, RRSP plan, health and dental package etc. If you feel your experience, education, skills, and energy are suited for Watson Building Supplies, please send your confidential resume and cover letter indicating your salary expectations to:  watsoncareers@watsonbuildingsupplies.com

---

POSITION:

Tandem Truck Drivers with AZ or DZ license in the Burlington yard.

OBJECTIVES:

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking professional and capable Tandem Truck Drivers with AZ or DZ license to add to our team in the Burlington yard.  These positions are full-time and permanent which offers excellent ability to grow personally and professionally with a fast paced  and increasingly growing company. The ideal candidates should possess some of the job qualifications and/or a working knowledge of the responsibilities listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL SETS:

·         Minimum one year relevant experience (preferred)

·         Ability to work independently and as team

·         Good knowledge of basic mathematics

·         Problem solver, multi-tasker and excellent organizational skills

·         Efficient and is able to work with  tight deadlines

·         Health and Safety trained and aware

·         Fall Arrest Certificate

·         Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

·         Responsible for driving heavy commercial vehicles so must have and maintain a valid DZ or AZ license

 EDUCATION

College Diploma – High School and/or combination of education and related job experience

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 The selected candidates obtain clear direction from the Warehouse Supervisor and ensure that all responsibilities are operating at a high level of effectiveness on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities will include the following duties:

  

·         Perform circle check of the assigned vehicle to assure all safety requirements are met including the completion of forms or log book entries. Ensure adequate oil and fuel for the delivery.

·         Knowledge of, and observe, the laws pertaining to the operation of these vehicles on public roads and highways.

·         Check all equipment to ensure safety requirements are met including secure loading and all other needs for the safe delivery of goods to our customers on a timely basis, and promptly return to base.

·         Prepare the load for delivery and check content for accuracy and secure the load. Sign out and perform the delivery of goods to company standards.

·         Knowledge of the site locations and final destinations, including most direct routes for timely delivery, in the sequence for multiple deliveries in accordance with dispatch requirements.

·         Ensure that a trained flagman assists when reversing the truck at all times

·         Prepare truck bed for reloading and assist warehouse staff as required.

·         Maintain contact with dispatch as necessary if delays or difficulty at sites cannot be resolved quickly.  Call dispatch when delivery complete.

·         Maintain the general appearance and housekeeping in the vehicle and dispose of waste in bins provided

·         Maintain all documents for the vehicle in good order and ensure they are current

·         Any other job related duties as assigned by Supervisor

We are seeking motivated individuals who are able to work as part of team and has the desire to grow in a fast paced environment.

This opportunity  with Watson Building Supplies includes an excellent company benefits package such as a competitive compensation, RRSP plan, health and dental package etc.  If you feel your experience, education, skills, and energy are suited for Watson Building Supplies, please send your confidential resume and cover letter indicating your salary expectations to: watsoncareers@watsonbuildingsupplies.com

---

---

POSITION:

Personal Executive Assistant - Part Time Leading to Full Time.

OBJECTIVES:

We are currently seeking a Personal Executive Assistant to add to our Team. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and organized professional that will apply their highly developed administrative skills to support the General Manager in our Barrie location. Watson Building Supplies is a very client focused environment which requires the incumbent to be particular with their attention to matters of sensitive, critical and confidential matters. If you have a willingness to take initiative, proactively identify, demonstrate the ability to prioritize effectively and exercise good judgment and discretion, this may be a great career move for you!

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

·         Exceptional organizational skills and excellent ability to anticipate unscheduled events which might require modifying any prepared schedules.

·         Enthusiastic and friendly, with a demonstrated client-service orientation.

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities with good judgment in handling a large volume of requests if necessary

·         Capacity to maintain an in-depth understanding of the priorities of the General Manager with an excellent ability to keep strategic and private information confidential

·         Independent and self directed with the capability to operate with minimal direct supervision

·         Independent and self directed with the capability to operate with minimal direct supervision

·         Ability to travel internationally

·         Detail oriented with ability to check documents for accuracy, communicate detailed changes and ensure corrections are made

·         Poised and confident to feel comfortable sitting in a Board Room with management executives and/or customers, providing support and keeping minutes

·         Excellent computer skills in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel with proven capability to prepare attractive and effective PowerPoint presentations

·         Strong communication skills - both written and verbal, with excellent telephone skills

·         Intuitive, with the ability to analyze and problem solve various issues of a confidential and sensitive nature

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• University degree or equivalent working experience and/or other recognized diplomas which will assist with the development of this role
• At least 5 years of business experience working in an administrative role

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  

·         Provide a wide range of highly confidential administrative and general support to the General Manager.

·         Prepare and develop specific and general monthly reports and presentations which may be of a confidential, sensitive and critical nature

·         Prepare travel arrangements and monthly expenses

·         Prepare financial and appropriate legal correspondence

·         Prepare agendas, take minutes, and schedule internal and external meetings

·         Screen phone calls, take messages, direct calls where appropriate

·         Ability to prepare customer appreciation trips and events

·         Assist with company social activities  Call dispatch when delivery complete.

·         Prepare and maintenance of all electronic and hard copy files

·         Provide reception relief

·         Research various specific projects for the President and Chief Financial Officer through the direction of the General Manager

·         Provide internal/external customer support where necessary

·         Complete weekly attendance report for salaried employees

·         Clerical/administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, faxing, distributing documents/faxes, word processing, organizing files etc.

·         Hostess duties

·         Any other job related duties as assigned

This opportunity  with Watson Building Supplies includes an excellent company benefits package such as a competitive compensation, RRSP plan, health and dental package etc.  If you feel your experience, education, skills, and energy are suited for Watson Building Supplies, please send your confidential resume and cover letter indicating your salary expectations to: watsoncareers@watsonbuildingsupplies.com   We thank all candidates for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted. No Applicant or Employment Agency calls please!!!!