Careers
Every Vancouver General Contractor project starts with a team of dedicated employees. We are looking for individuals who are eager to develop their skills. Through those skills, create the spaces where people play, work, learn and live.
VGC is more than just a construction company! Besides technical qualifications, we also look for those with skills in finance, accounting, human resources, and business development. We know it takes a diverse team to build the future. Thus we make sure every employee is equally valuable to us in all ways. We’re perfectionists, idealists, and inventors. Be part of our team and change the way Vancouver renovates.
Vancouver General Contractors Specializes in complete home renovations, additions and custom home builds. As part of Canadian General Contractors Group we have offices in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and our main goal is to give our clients the best design and build renovation experience possible.
We are looking for a full-time position interior designer. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and inspired individual with experience in interior design and material selection. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and are looking for charismatic personnel who can communicate our company values and help our clients enjoy the renovation process.
The responsibilities of this role include assisting clients with the material selection process, managing schedules and budgets, analysis of specifications for material and fixture selections, understanding working drawings, resolving selection issues, communicating with clients, coordinating with suppliers and inspecting progress and quality of work. There may be some travel to job sites involved.
The successful candidate will fulfill the following education, experience, and skills requirements;
- Diploma in Interior Design is an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office
- 2 – 4 years’ experience in materials selection or Interior Decorating
- Background/knowledge in construction/renovation
- Understanding of British Columbia Building Codes
- Experience managing projects and procurement
- Creative nature
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A professional and courteous disposition
- Valid driver’s license
- Customer service experience
This is a paid position within a 3-month probationary period. Salary will commensurate with the level of experience.
Interested applicants should apply with confidence their resume; cover letter, and references, to the Attention of HR Recruiter.
We thank everyone for their interest however only those who are being considered will be contacted.
For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.vancouvergeneralcontractors.com.
Vancouver General Contractors specializes in complete home renovations, additions and custom home builds. As part of Canadian General Contractors Group, we have offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and our main goal is to give our clients the best renovation experience possible.
We are currently looking for talented individuals with residential drafting and design experience to join our design team as an architectural technologist. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to; site measurements, permit drawings, residential drafting, and assisting senior designers with client meetings and presentations.
We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and are looking for charismatic personnel who can communicate our company values and help our clients enjoy the renovation process.
The successful candidate will fulfill the following education, experience, and skills requirements;
- 3-5 years’ experience in residential design/drafting
- Diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent in training or experience
- Knowledge of British Columbia Building Codes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D rendering software
- Knowledge and proficiency in Chief Architect is an asset
- Strong technical knowledge of residential renovations and home construction
- Time management and multitasking ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, some sales or customer service experience would be considered an asset
- Understanding the importance of deadlines and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
- A valid driver’s license is a requirement
We are seeking an imaginative and professional architectural technologist to assist our designers and to assist our clients in making their dream home a reality. The successful candidate will be open-minded, flexible and able to think outside the box when it comes to residential design. They will also be communicative and considerate of the time-sensitive nature of this process.
This is a paid position within a 3-month probationary period. Salary will commensurate with the level of experience.
If you are confident that you fulfill the requirements for this position and want to join our team of fun, passionate and hardworking young professionals, we want to hear from you.
Interested applicants, please forward a resume and cover letter to the Attention of HR Recruiter. We thank everyone for their interest however only those who are being considered will be contacted.
For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.vancouvergeneralcontractors.com.
Vancouver General Contractors specializes in complete home renovations, additions and custom home builds. As part of Canadian General Contractors Group we have offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and our main goal is to give our clients the best renovation experience possible.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative material selections coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and/or customer service and a background in material selections and interior design. Some knowledge of home renovation and the residential construction industry will be considered an asset.
The responsibilities of this role include assisting with scheduling and confirming client appointments, assisting clients in viewing and selecting materials for their home, adhering to construction deadlines, maintaining and organizing all material selections samples, ensuring the selections options are current, properly identified and accompanied by the relevant information and working with the designer to facilitate their implementation of the clients’ design choices.
We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and are looking for charismatic personnel who can communicate our company values and help our clients enjoy the renovation process.
The successful candidate will fulfill the following education, experience and skills requirements;
- Post-secondary education in interior design, decorating or a related field
- Experience in material selections and/or interior design
- Background in sales and/or customer service an asset
- Background knowledge of residential construction/home renovation an asset
- Knowledge of construction and design materials is an asset
- Some knowledge of interior design software such as AutoCAD and Revit, or a willingness to learn
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Strong problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Effective computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional and courteous demeanor
- Flexible schedule to conform to the client’s availability
We are seeking an inquisitive, diligent and flexible material selections coordinator who will prioritize client satisfaction from start to finish on every design project they work on. The successful candidate must be perceptive, a good listener and a strong communicator. They must also be able to adapt to keep up in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment where priorities and tasks can shift rapidly, all while respecting deadlines and maintaining client service standards.
This is a paid position within a 3-month probationary period. Salary will commensurate with the level of experience.
If you are confident that you fulfill the requirements for this position and want to join our team of fun, passionate and hardworking young professionals, we want to hear from you.
Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to the Attention of HR Recruiter. We thank everyone for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.vancouvergeneralcontractors.com.
Vancouver General Contractors specializes in complete home renovations, additions and custom home builds. As part of Canadian General Contractors Group we have offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and our main goal is to give our clients the best renovation experience possible.
We are looking for a confident and experienced estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in residential construction estimating and will demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to accuracy.
The estimator is responsible for calculating the total cost of a project including labour, trades, and material costs. This includes identifying and researching suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors, preparing and evaluating requests for quotations from suppliers and contractors/sub-contractors, checking estimates for accuracy, presenting the prepared estimate, and working with the design, build and project management teams on budgeting and cost control.
We believe in building strong relationships with our clients and are looking for charismatic personnel who can communicate our company values and help our clients enjoy the renovation process.
The successful candidate will fulfill the following education, experience and skills requirements;
- Educational background in construction, engineering, architecture or a related field
- Experience in residential construction/renovation estimating
- Strong knowledge of estimating software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel to job sites, meet with contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers
- Knowledge of British Columbia Building Code as well as health and safety requirements, site administration and record-keeping
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail
We are seeking an estimator with proven experience developing and following through with estimates in all aspects of residential construction from the beginning of a project to the end. The estimator will establish and maintain client trust by being honest, knowledgeable and flexible about costs and budgeting, keeping the lines of communication open and completing accurate and timely project estimates in accordance with the client’s needs. The successful applicant must be able to handle multiple, time-sensitive tasks in a team environment.
This is a paid position within a 3 month probationary period. Salary will commensurate with level of experience.
If you are confident that you fulfill the requirements for this position and want to join our team of passionate, fun and hardworking professionals and tradespeople, we want to hear from you.
Interested applicants, please forward a resume and cover letter to the Attention of HR Recruiter. We thank everyone for their interest however only those who are being considered will be contacted.
For more information, we strongly encourage you to visit our website at www.vancouvergeneralcontractors.com.
Vancouver General Contractors specializes in complete home renovations, additions and custom home builds. As part of the Canadian General Contractors Group, we have offices in Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. We operate in a fast-paced, competitive environment, and our main goal is to give our clients the best design and renovation experience possible.
We are looking for a digital-savvy marketing intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be interested in and passionate about all aspects of marketing, and most importantly, they should be up for the challenge of collaborating to meet the marketing needs of a growing company!
Most of our marketing is done online, through signage and at trade shows. The marketing intern will work within the marketing team alongside the social media, content writer, graphic designer, photographer, videographer and public relations interns to assist in the development of written content for ads, campaigns, and event planning, amongst others.
The successful candidate will fulfill the following education, experience, and skills requirements;
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, advertising, marketing or a related field
- Experience with Photoshop an asset
- Familiarity with various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Search Engine Optimization and Key Performance Indicators an asset
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team mentality
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage several different projects at once
- Self-guided and self-motivated
- Must be available for at least two days per week for approximately six to eight weeks.
We are seeking a driven and diligent marketing intern who is always tuned in to the latest trends and tools in the world of marketing and is constantly brainstorming original, dynamic and engaging ways to interact with the public. The successful candidate will understand that our relationship with our clients is our number one priority, and will be able to develop and implement an active marketing strategy that appeals to both new and existing clients.
Interns in this position have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of marketing theory and principles to a variety of scenarios where they can observe the impact their decisions and actions have on a real-world audience.
If you are confident that you fulfill the requirements for this position and want to join our team of fun, passionate and hardworking young professionals, we want to hear from you.
Please be advised that this position is an unpaid internship. Successful candidates may have the opportunity for future employment however there is no guarantee.
Interested applicants, please forward a resume and cover letter to the Attention of HR Recruiter. We thank everyone for their interest however only those who are being considered will be contacted.
For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.vancouvergeneralcontractors.com
