Excellent Management Job in Alberta's Heavy Equipment Sector

This is a terrific job, managing one of Calgary's largest heavy equipment dealerships. Your experience in the construction, forestry and agricultural markets will be rewarded with the industry's top compensation structure. There is really no limit to your earning potential and realistic first year total compensation can exceed $150K.

Please take a look at the posting at this link and if you feel this is a good step for your career, get in touch with us or send us your resume directly.

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New Sales Jobs All Over Alberta!

No matter who you ask, Alberta's economy is booming. Our client's are taking advantage of this by creating new sales jobs across Alberta and now's a terrific time to explore a new opportunity!

These jobs sell heavy equipment to the construction sector and come with a strong base salary and one of the industry's best commission structures. You'll be working in a booming territory with a catalogue that is miles ahead of your competition. Take a look at the Calgary posting at this link or the Edmonton job at this link and get in touch with us for more information. If you live in another territory in Alberta, please get in touch regardless as our client is interested in developing into other markets as well.

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New Jobs in the Agriculture Sector

CMS are happy to announce new jobs in Canada's agriculture sector. If you're in sales, trades or engineering these jobs are going to be of interest to you as our client is a leading innovator in the realm of speciality equipment.

Take a look at some of our sales postings - international or domestic or trades positions with them. If you're interested, get in touch with us to see how this can be the next step forward in a rewarding career!

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New Jobs in the Pipeline Sector

CMS are happy to announce new jobs in Alberta's booming pipeline sector. The first of such jobs is this scheduler's position, running the planning & scheduling of a very large, noteworthy pipeline project in Western Canada.

Bring your experience to an employer who will appreciate it and reward it! Along with a strong compensation package our client is able to offer almost immediate succession into supervision.

If you'd like more information on this position, please review the posting at this link. If you feel you're up to this challenge and reward, get in touch with us.

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New Jobs in the Surveying Sector

CMS have been tasked by a leading surveying company to source several Senior Level Party Chiefs to lead field surveys across western Canada.

Please review the posting and get in touch with us if you feel this job is a suitable move for your career.

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New Jobs - Electrical Engineering Manager

It seems that all of the sectors are heating up and the engineering & consulting sector is no different. As construction speeds throughout Alberta, out client, a leading consulting firm, is looking for someone to lead their Electrical Engineering Division.

We're looking for a senior engineer who is recognized by a professional provincial body like APEGGA or APEGBC and has leadership experience.

Please review the job posting at this link. If you're interested in the role get in touch with us or click here to send us a resume and see how this position might take your career to a new height.

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The Help Wanted Index Rises by It's Highest Jump Ever!

Today The Conference Board of Canada released their Help Wanted Index for the month of March and it offers very promising news. It saw a jump from 10.4 per cent to 125.3 — its highest level since the group began collecting data in 2005.

The Help Wanted Index has been climbing for the past year but this jump was a clear indicator that the Canadian job market is improving.

As the site describes it; "The Conference Board of Canada’s Help-Wanted Index is an indicator of the number of new jobs advertised online. Our empirical analysis has shown that variations in the number of jobs posted online are generally followed by similar variations in employment in the ensuing months. Thus, the index can be used to predict near-term employment trends."

This comes as no surprise as our Current Jobs section has been growing in leaps and bounds. Take a look at some of our new sales or construction jobs for more details on what we are filling. If you see something of interest, please get in touch with us.

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The Good News and the Very Good News in Today's Job Report

As with every first Friday of the month, StatsCan released their Labour Force Survey today. As the headlines across Canada's news outlets scream about the net loss of jobs, they fail to recognize the good news in today's survey - and almost altogether ignore that the good news outweighs the bad.

Granted Canada did not add as many jobs as experts anticipated. We did however add a substantial 91,000 new full time jobs but this number is almost exactly offset by the 92,000 part time job losses. Factoring in some common sense, this means Canadians who were making it by on less than 30 hours a week are now working full time jobs. The study assures us that Canadians are working more hours and isn't this the goal in the first place?

Further good news comes as no surprise to us at CMS. Of the two leading industries for growth, the construction sector added 24,000 new full time jobs. We've seen this construction growth on our job board and have been talking about it on our blog.

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Here is the study in full from StatsCan;

March 2011 (Previous release)

Overall employment was unchanged in March, as gains in full-time work were offset by declines in part time. The unemployment rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 7.7%. Over the past 12 months, employment has risen by 1.8% (+305,000).

Full-time employment rose by 91,000 in March, and was offset by a decline of 92,000 in part time. This large full-time increase brought gains in full-time employment to 251,000 (+1.8%) over the past 12 months, while part time increased by 54,000 (+1.7%).

There were employment gains in accommodation and food services as well as construction in March, and losses in health care and social assistance and in public administration.

The number of public sector employees fell in March. Compared with 12 months earlier, public sector growth (+2.4%) was slightly faster than that of private sector employees (+2.1%), while self-employment was unchanged.

In March, employment declined in Quebec and increased in Prince Edward Island. There were no notable changes in overall employment in the other provinces.

Note to readers

Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates are based on a sample, and are therefore subject to sampling variability. Estimates for smaller geographic areas or industries will have more variability. For an explanation of sampling variability of estimates, and how to use standard errors to assess this variability, consult the "Data quality" section of the publication Labour Force Information (71-001-X, free).

Unless otherwise stated, this release presents seasonally adjusted data, which facilitates comparisons by removing the effects of seasonal variations.

Employment increased for men aged 25 and over, while it declined among youths aged 15 to 24 and women 55 and over.

Gains in accommodation and food services as well as construction

The number of workers in accommodation and food services increased by 36,000 in March. This gain brought employment in this industry to roughly the same level as 12 months earlier.

Employment in construction rose by 24,000 in March, continuing an upward trend that began in July 2009. Over the past 12 months, employment in this industry has increased by 5.3% (+64,000), one of the highest rates of growth among all industries.

There were small losses in health care and social assistance (-17,000) and in public administration (-13,000). Over the past 12 months, employment in these industries increased by 2.9% and 2.1% respectively.

Little employment change across provinces

Employment in Quebec edged down 15,000 in March, and the unemployment rate held steady at 7.7%. Over the past 12 months, employment growth in the province was 1.6% (+62,000).

In March, employment in Prince Edward Island increased by 1,400 and the unemployment rate was 11.2%. This increase brought employment just above levels of one year earlier.

In Ontario, total employment was little changed, as full-time gains of 63,000 were offset by part-time losses of 58,000. The unemployment rate was 8.1%. Over the past 12 months, employment grew by 2.1% in this province.

While there was little change in employment in British Columbia, the unemployment rate fell from 8.8% to 8.1% as fewer people looked for work.

Gains among adult men offset by losses among youths, women 55 and over

Employment for men aged 25 and over was up 32,000 in March, with increases in full time. The gains were shared between men 25 to 54 and 55 and over. Employment growth over the past 12 months among core-age men was 2.1%, while that of men 55 and over was 4.9%.

Employment in March was unchanged for core-age women and fell by 17,000 for women aged 55 and over. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment was unchanged for core-age women, while it increased by 6.6% for women 55 and over.

The number of employed 15- to 24- year-olds fell by 17,000 in March, with notable losses in part-time work. The unemployment rate was little changed at 14.4%. Compared with 12 months earlier, youth employment increased by 0.5%.

Quarterly update for the territories

The Labour Force Survey also collects labour market data about the territories. These data are produced monthly in the form of three-month moving averages. The territorial estimates presented in this release are not seasonally adjusted; therefore, comparisons are made on a year-over-year basis.

All three territories saw employment gains in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same quarter of 2010.

In Yukon, employment increased by 2,500 in the three months ending in March 2011 compared with the same period in 2010. In the first quarter of 2011, the unemployment rate was 5.1%.

Employment in the Northwest Territories rose by 1,700 from the first quarter of 2010 to the same period in 2011, pushing the unemployment rate down to 6.3%.

In Nunavut, employment increased by 500 in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the first quarter of 2010. However, the number of people searching for work also increased, bringing the unemployment rate up to 17.3%.

Available on CANSIM: tables 282-0001 to 282-0042, 282-0047 to 282-0063, 282-0069 to 282-0095 and 282-0100 to 282-0121.

Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 3701.

A more detailed summary, Labour Force Information (71-001-X, free), is now available online for the week ending March 19. From the Key resource module of our website under Publications, choose All subjects, then Labour. LAN and bulk prices are available on request. The DVD-ROM Labour Force Historical Review, 2010 (71F0004X, $209), will be available on April 11. See How to order products.

Data tables are also now available online. From the Subject module of our website, choose Labour.

The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on May 6.

For general information or to order data, contact Client Services (toll-free 1-866-873-8788; 613-951-4090; labour@statcan.gc.ca). To enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Jason Gilmore (613-951-7118; jason.gilmore@statcan.gc.ca) or Vincent Ferrao (613-951-4750; vincent.ferrao@statcan.gc.ca), Labour Statistics Division.

New Jobs With CMS - Senior Estimator for the Heavy Civil Sector

As we've mentioned previously, the construction sector is a sure sign of economic growth and we're proud to be working on new construction projects. Our client is looking for a Senior Estimator. Based in Ontario, this is great opportunity for a future-oriented estimator to find a company with whom they can make a mark.

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New Jobs With CMS Management

The construction sector has always been a clear indicator to who the economy is doing and this is why we're pleased to announce new construction jobs. CMS has been tasked with new Project Management roles in Edmonton and Calgary.

If you'd like to apply for any of these jobs, please get in touch with us or click here to send us a resume.

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New Jobs - Check Out Our Newest Job Postings

As the year comes to a close CMS is getting busier and busier with new positions coming almost daily.

Take a look at our new positions in Finance & Insurance as well as Engineering & Environmental. We've also added new Executive & Management and Sales & Marketing jobs.

If you're interested in any of the jobs or you'd like to be considered for future opportunities, please get in touch with us to seend us your resume.

StatsCan's Labour Force Survey - Two Years Since The Decline

It is recognized that the labour market began its downward spiral in October of 2008 so today's Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada show where we stand exactly two years after the decline began - and the news is good.

While the unemployment rate has stayed pretty consistent over the past few months we have been adding more & more full time positions. The unemployment rate is consistent because more people are now actively looking for work and this is evidenced by the largest demographic to enter the work force - those 55 year old & older.

Workers aged 55 and over have experienced employment growth between October 2008 and October 2010, up 13.5% for women and 10.0% for men. Employment for workers between 25-54 is within 1% of pre-recession levels.

Where are the hot spots? Alberta is leading the way with about 17,000 new jobs in October, followed by PEI with only modest gains.

And construction is certainly a growing industry across almost all of Canada.

The full report is available at The Statistics Canada website or it is enclosed in this Blog Post.

Labour Force Survey

In October, employment remained virtually unchanged for the second consecutive month, as full-time gains offset part-time losses. The unemployment rate edged down to 7.9% and has been around 8% for the past seven months.

Since October 2009, total employment has risen by 375,000 (+2.2%), mostly the result of strength over the first half of 2010, when employment growth averaged 51,000 per month. In the last four months, however, monthly gains have averaged 5,700.

The number of private sector employees increased in October, while self-employment declined. Public sector employment was unchanged.

Full-time employment rose by 47,000 in October, while part-time fell by 44,000. Over the past three months, losses in part time have been offset by full-time gains.

Employment increased among people aged 55 and over, nearly all among women. At the same time, there was an offsetting decline in employment for those aged 25 to 54.

Alberta posted employment gains in October, while Nova Scotia registered a notable loss. There was little change in other provinces.

Losses in retail and wholesale trade were offset by gains in information, culture and recreation; construction; and agriculture. The construction industry continued its upward trend that started in July 2009.

Average hourly wages for employees increased by 2.1% in October compared with 12 months earlier.

Note to readers

The Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates are based on a sample, and are therefore subject to sampling variability. Estimates for smaller geographic areas or industries will have more variability. For an explanation of sampling variability of estimates, and how to use standard errors to assess this variability, consult the "Data quality" section of the publication Labour Force Information (71-001-X, free).

Unless otherwise stated, this release presents seasonally adjusted data, which facilitates comparisons by removing the effects of seasonal variations.

Additional hiring in the private sector in October

The number of private sector employees increased by 38,000 in October, while self-employment declined by 24,000. At the same time, public sector employment was virtually unchanged.

Over the past year, 337,000 employees have been added to the private sector and 134,000 to the public sector. The number of self-employed has fallen by 96,000 over the same period.

Full-time employment continues to gain

The number of people working full-time continued to rise in October, up 47,000, bringing gains to 164,000 over the past three months. At the same time, the total number of hours worked has edged up.

Part-time employment fell by 44,000 in October, with losses totalling 132,000 over the past three months.

Construction up in October

In October, employment in the goods-producing sector rose by 36,000, led by a gain of 21,000 in construction. Since October 2009, employment in construction has risen by 6.0% (+72,000), one of the fastest growth rates of all major industries.

Within the goods sector, employment also increased in agriculture in October, up 9,000, while it edged up in manufacturing.

The number of workers in the service sector declined by 33,000 in October, with losses concentrated in retail and wholesale trade (-29,000). The only service industry with a notable increase was information, culture and recreation, up 22,000.

More women aged 55 and over employed in October

In October, employment among women aged 55 and over increased by 16,000, while there was little change for men in this age group. At the same time, the number of 25 to 54 year-old workers dipped by 16,000. Youth employment was little changed in October, following a notable decline the previous month.

Between October 2009 and October 2010, the fastest rate of employment growth was among workers aged 55 and over, up 7.7% for men and 7.4% for women.

Over this year-long period, there were also employment gains for men aged 25 to 54, up 117,000 or 1.9%. Among women in this age group, employment grew much slower (+27,000 or +0.5%).

Employment gains in Alberta

Employment in Alberta rose by 17,000 in October, following two months of little change. This increase brings total gains over the past 12 months to 46,000 or 2.3%, slightly above the national growth rate of 2.2%.

Employment also increased in Prince Edward Island in October, up 1,200. Despite this increase, employment in the province remained similar to the level of 12 months earlier.

In Quebec, employment was little changed in October. The unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage points to 8.0%, as more people were looking for work.

While employment in Ontario was also little changed in October, the unemployment rate edged down 0.2 percentage points to 8.6%, the result of fewer men aged 25 and over participating in the labour market.

In Nova Scotia, employment fell by 8,600 in October, following an increase the month before. This decline pushed the unemployment rate in the province up 0.8 percentage points to 9.8%.

Employment in Newfoundland and Labrador declined by 2,300 in October. A decrease in the number of people in the labour force pushed the unemployment rate down to 13.0%, its lowest level since June 2008.

Canada's labour market downturn two years later

Employment in Canada reached a high in the fall of 2008, then declined steeply over a period of nine months. Since the summer of 2009, employment has increased, particularly in the first half of 2010.

Although employment has returned to its pre-recession level of October 2008, the unemployment rate remains around 8%, well above its pre-recession level of 6.2%. Over this two-year period, the working-age population (15 years and over) grew by 2.9%, and the labour force — those working or looking for work — rose by 1.9%.

Across the provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador (+3.1%), Manitoba (+2.9%), Prince Edward Island (+2.3%), Quebec (+1.5%), Saskatchewan (+0.9%) and British Columbia (+0.6%) added employment compared with October 2008, while New Brunswick (-1.8%), Nova Scotia (-1.7%), Alberta (-1.1%) and Ontario (-0.9%) experienced losses.

These provincial differences were partly driven by the industrial composition of the economy. Over the two years, employment in the manufacturing sector dropped 10.8%, with significant declines in Ontario and Alberta. Transportation and warehousing declined by 5.4%, with notable losses in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and New Brunswick. Natural resources remained 2.6% below its October 2008 level, with Quebec, British Columbia and Nova Scotia most affected.

Gains in construction were widespread across the country, as employment in that sector has now returned to its pre-recession level. British Columbia was the only exception, as construction employment dropped 13.6% below its October 2008 level.

Compared with October 2008, employment increased notably in health care and social assistance (+6.7%), as well as in professional, scientific and technical services (+6.7%). All provinces shared in the gains observed in health care and social assistance, but growth was particularly strong in Alberta, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Increases in professional, scientific and technical services occurred mostly in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba.

Employment fell steeply during the downturn for youths (15 to 24) and men aged 25 to 54. In October 2010, employment among youths remained 7.8% below its October 2008 level, while the number of workers aged 25 to 54 was just below its pre-recession level (-1.0% for men and -0.7% for women). Workers aged 55 and over, however, experienced employment growth between October 2008 and October 2010, up 13.5% for women and 10.0% for men.

During the downturn, full-time employment saw large declines, while part-time increased. Although overall employment has returned to its pre-recession level, full-time employment remains 102,000 or 0.7% below its peak, while there are 110,000 (+3.5%) more workers employed part time.

Total hours worked in the labour market fell steeply during the downturn (-3.7%) and have since picked up, increasing by 2.9%. However, unlike total employment, the number of hours worked in October 2010 remained 0.9% below the October 2008 level.

The next release of the Labour Force Survey will be on December 3.

Experts Agree - Alberta's Future is Optimistic

This article, from the Calgary Herald echoes what we've all been hearing for months - that the economy is getting better. The article points to the energy sector as the primary fuel, but also notes that Alberta is 'increasingly tarnished and dismissed as duck-killing, knuckle-dragging Neanderthals' and we cannot be seen this way.

Sort of a reminder of this blog post?

The rebound is no surprise to us and we've been telling you about it on our blog. We are seeing more & more new positions and recruiting activity is picking up. Check out our current opportunities and follow us on Twitter to keep up to date on the positions we are filling.

The power utility market is booming and CMS can help you make the most of your experience!

Canadians are using more & more electricity and as the utility market across Canada booms, employers are looking to recruiting experts like CMS to deliver the best talent.

We're proud to be working with some of Canada's top employers in this market and on their behalf we want to talk to you about what you can do with your career in power transmission!

Look at our Utility, Transmission & Distribution jobs and get in touch with us to discuss how we can take your experience to a higher level!

Calling North America's Top Project Managers - Check This One Out

Our client is one of Calgary's leading General Contractors and they have secured several large projects for the coming year. They are looking to pay top-dollar for top-talent and if that's you, then you should get in touch with us!

These are high-scale commercial projects valued in excess of $50M so we're looking for managers who have managed these types of projects. Our client can put you to work immediately and put you on a track to develop your career with what is bound to be some of Calgary's most noteworthy projects!

Look at the position description and then get in touch with us for more information.

Commercial Construction is on the Rise (and so are the job vacancies!)

Our clients are experiencing a busy autumn in the commercial construction industry. Are you looking for management or supervision on projects in excess of $50M?

Look at our current construction vacancies and see if we've got your next job!

Calgary's Housing Starts are Up 54% From Last Year - What's This Mean for the Wholesale Sector?

While housing starts across the country slow, Calgary is still well ahead of last year. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says that Calgary is up 54% from last year!

This is just another reason why our clients in the wholesale sector are beefing up their staff from sales to management. Along with a recovering industry, our clients are planning for the coming years and investing in what they can secure right now.

Have you been treated fairly over the past year by your employer? Do you think a move would bring back the excitement in going to work and the satisfaction of a job well done? If so, you should take a look at our sales positions for more information on some of the exciting opportunities we're filling in the wholesale sector. Get in touch with us if you see anything that interests you!

Commercial Construction is on the Rise (and so are the job vacancies!)

Our clients are experiencing a busy summer in the commercial construction industry. Are you looking for management or supervision on projects in excess of $50M?

Look at our current construction vacancies and see if we've got your next job!