JOB DETAILSPosted Nov 2, 2026
Construction Estimator
Islington Nurseries Ltd.
Etobicoke (ON)
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- Location
- Etobicoke (ON)
- Salary
- $25.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction engineering
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Estimating
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
- Prepare pre-qualification submissions to present clients
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
- Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Type of related experience
- Landscape construction
Type of experience
- Civil
- Commercial and/or industrial construction
- Contractors
Project size estimating experience
- $1,500,001 - $4,000,000
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Area of specialization
- Project management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Proactive
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan