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Technical Sales Specialist – Lower Mainland

Location: Lower Mainland British Columbia

Position Type: Permanent – Full Time

Department: Electrical

Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. We design, engineer, and manufacture innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Valid is a leader in providing power solutions in the evolving green energy sector which is propelling us into new and exciting areas

We believe that exceptional products with great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

The Position:

With the rapid expansion in evolving electrical technologies Valid Manufacturing has an immediate opening for a full time Technical Sales Specialist located in the lower mainland . The successful applicant will thrive in a dynamic environment that presents opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects as well as enable you to use your skills in customer service and support by liaising with the key accounts on both a technical and logistical basis. You will provide customer and on-site support and training as required with the backup of the resources at the plant.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Self-motivated, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Capable of handling multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experienced with management and the scheduling of project tasks.
• Exemplary Customer Service skills

Requirements:

• Journeyman Electrician or a diploma from an accredited Institute of Technology
• Familiar with Canadian Electrical Code and local utility requirements
• 5+ years in a customer service roll
• Proven history of development and maintenance of key accounts
• Able to work independently
• Valid drivers license

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Be a leader in the evolving green technologies with development of infrastructure projects in your own back yard.
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance.
• Experience an asset, but training will be provided to ensure your success.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan.

How to Apply:

Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with!

Please take some time to learn more about us at www.validmanufacturing.com.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a Cover letter and Resume to [email protected]. introducing yourself and telling us why you are a good fit with us here at Valid.

We thank all applicants in advance but only those that have our interest will be contacted.

General Labourer

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Mechanical Assembly

Salary Range: $42,000-$54,000

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The General Labourer performs clean up, grinding and buffing, material handling, light assembly work and other related duties as assigned. These employees will be trained through on-the-job training and will be guaranteed to succeed if they can follow directions and possess the willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in material preparation through pretreatment dip tanks.
• Applies masking for multi-color applications.
• Manages loading and unloading of oven to facilitate smooth material flow.
• Assists where needed in the production of Valid mechanical or electrical products.
• Assists in preparing coaches for slide installations.
• Performs grinding & buffing of metal and aluminum components.
• Material handling.
• Performs light component assembly work.
• Keeps the work area clean and tidy.
• Keeps accurate and legible time records on travelers and in the time collection system.

Skills & Abilities:

• Willingness to contribute and participate as part of the team. Shows initiative.
• Strong organizational ability, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Uses all hand tools such as drills, grinders, hammers, screw drivers, vise grips, etc., as well as power tools such as chop-saws and band-saws.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must be able to work on ladders and/or scaffolding
• Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects skillfully

Requirements:

• No previous experience required; however, previous manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is an asset
• Able to work evening shifts
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Experience in using hand tools such as grinders, drills and routers is an asset.
• The ability to measure and cut material to the prescribed measurements.
• Competent writing and reading skills are a definite requirement.

Working Conditions:

• Open to positive and constructive feedback.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.
• May be required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested.

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected] introducing yourself and tell us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com. We thank all applicants in advance but only those individuals who we feel best fit this role will be contacted.