6 Jobs in Briercrest

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled, financial expert? Do you have experience in financial analysis, budget management, strategic planning, forecasting and financial reporting? We are seeking an accounting professional for the position of Controller to oversee our financial operations to work out of our Avonlea, Saskatchewan location.

For you to be an effective Controller you:

• Have strong accounting and business acumen understanding financial concepts such as budgets, financial statements, ratios, cash flow, Return on Investment (ROI), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), and Net Operating Return on Assets (NORA)
• Communicate effectively with the ability to translate complex financial information
• Adapt to a variety of personalities and have exceptional interpersonal skills since you lead a team and liaise with all departments, senior leaders, owners and third parties
• Think strategically with strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, and impeccable ethics
• Influence, motivate, and empower staff to work towards a common goal and achieve greatness.

For you to be selected for an interview you have:

• 5+ years experience managing and analyzing all accounting and financial activities at a senior level to provide recommendations and implement improvements
• A degree in accounting but will consider the equivalent in experience. The CPA designation is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Payroll experience, Payworks preferred, and knowledge of Employment Standards
• Familiarity with an agriculture dealership
• Willing to live within a 90 km radius of Avonlea, Saskatchewan

What may be important to you:

Our salary is competitive to market and reviewed annually. We offer group medical benefits, health spending account, matched pension that increases after three years of employment. Monthly cell phone allowance, along with paid vacation, training and development.

Who we are:

Nelson Motors and Equipment is a family owned, 5 location John Deere agricultural dealership in southeast Saskatchewan Canada. Since 1959, the family owners have been actively involved in the day-to-day operations and strive to know their employees on a first name basis. We recognize work anniversaries and have an active social club. We value commitment, honesty, appreciation, motivation, and partnerships. Supporting community is important to us as is employee development and training opportunities.

How to apply:

If belonging to a successful, down-to-earth, company that feels like family, is important to you, we want to hear from you. Through our online company application portal, send us your cover letter and resume that outlines how your background fits this position. If you send by email, you risk the application being missed.

The community of Avonlea is located within 45 minutes from the capital city of Regina and the thriving city of Moose Jaw. It's an active, rural community with recreation facilities, care home, fitness center, scenic regional park and K - 12 school.

By joining Nelson Motors and Equipment, you can be assured of a close-knit, casual, yet hard-working environment. Come join us.

Job Description

Do you have a technical background with an understanding of agriculture machinery and like to problem solve? Are you ambitious and driven to find solutions to help others? Do you embrace technology to stay organized and improve productivity?

Using your background knowledge of agriculture equipment, you are a centralized resource to assist the Nelson Motors and Equipment team to diagnose problems, communicate best practices and solutions, and share your knowledge while training others. You will have the chance to be on the cutting edge of industry leading connected support tools such as John Deere's Service Center. You will be a crucial part of delivering an unmatched customer experience by keeping our customers up and running and offering assistance before they experience downtime. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to stay up to date on all the core technical systems of today's equipment through hands on experience and unique training experiences. This position can be based out of any of our five locations. Apply early as the position may close without notice.

For you to be successful in this role you:

• Have the perseverance and resourcefulness to find solutions to complex problems.
• Recognize when to escalate a challenging problem and monitor the results.
• Are proud of the high-quality work you do with a drive to exceed expectations.
• Have above average verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret data and reports.
• Enjoy working independently connecting with a variety of personality styles in a virtual and workplace environment.
• Are comfortable multitasking and able to prioritize workload.
• Are forward looking, like technology, and enjoy using digital platforms to improve productivity and create efficiencies.
• Have a growth mindset willing to explore and learn about new equipment, technology and tools to complete daily tasks.
• Enjoy sharing your knowledge with the patience to mentor others.
• Are highly organized with proven ability to create new procedures to improve productivity.
• Are knowledgeable in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment.
• Understand agriculture and the challenges facing the industry.
• Can obtain a valid passport to travel to the United States.

For you to be selected for an interview you have:

• 5+ years of experience in Service or Parts department operations with practical experience performing repairs on agriculture equipment; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics. John Deere agriculture machinery experience required.
• Completion of a certified trade such as Agriculture Equipment Technician, Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic or similar an asset. John Deere certified experience a strong asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint, Teams and other MS 365 tools; experience using Service ADVISOR™, Parts ADVISOR™, or other computer based diagnostic repair tools
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in today's agriculture equipment
• Valid driver's license required.

What may be important to you:

Our wages are competitive to market and are reviewed annually. We offer group benefits, health spending account, matched pension that increases after three years of employment. Annual footwear and monthly cell phone allowance.

Nelson Motors and Equipment is a family owned, 5 location John Deere agricultural dealership in business since 1959. The family owners are actively involved in the day-to-day operations and strive to know their employees on a first name basis. We recognize work anniversaries and have an active social club. We value commitment, honesty, appreciation, motivation, and partnerships. Supporting community is important to us as is employee development and training opportunities.

Job Description

Does the idea of working for a busy agriculture service shop appeal to you? Do you want to grow your career by working with some of the most technologically advanced agricultural machines? Are you looking to continue to expand your knowledge?

As an Agricultural Equipment Technician, or Service Technician, you work independently to perform complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance on agricultural and turf equipment. You work both in-field and in-shop requiring very little direction, as a Journeyperson, you share your knowledge by mentoring others.

For you to be successful in this role you:

• Like the challenge of problem solving and figuring things out
• Are proud of the high-quality work you do with little to no errors.
• Thrive on exceeding expectations. Because you like going above and beyond, you know working extended hours and some weekends is part of the job.
• Enjoy working independently alongside others in a team environment.
• Like technology and are excited about how it can improve productivity and create efficiencies.
• Enjoy sharing your knowledge with the patience to mentor apprentices.
• Ability to perform complex repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment.
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and Turf equipment.
• Most importantly, you understand agriculture and the challenges facing growers.

For you to be selected for an interview you have:

• Completed a certified trade such as Agriculture Equipment Technician, Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic or similar. John Deere certified a strong asset.
• Consideration may be given to 3rd or 4th level apprentices.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing diagnostics and service repairs.
• Computer skills required, Service Advisor an asset.
• Physically capable to perform the job, with the ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

What may be important to you:

Our wages are competitive to market and are reviewed annually. We offer group benefits, health spending account, matched pension that increases after three years of employment. Annual footwear and monthly cell phone allowance. We pay tuition for schooling towards the trade.

Nelson Motors and Equipment is a family owned, 5 location John Deere agricultural dealership in business since 1959. The family owners are actively involved in the day-to-day operations and strive to know their employees on a first name basis. We recognize work anniversaries and have an active social club. We value commitment, honesty, appreciation, motivation, and partnerships. Supporting community is important to us as is employee development and training opportunities.

If belonging to a successful, down-to-earth, company that feels like family, is important to you, we want to hear from you. Through our online company application portal, send us your cover letter and resume that outlines how your background fits this position. If you send by email, you risk the application being missed. By joining Nelson Motors and Equipment, you can be assured of a close-knit, casual, yet hard-working environment. We've been in the business since 1959 taking care of customers, employees and the communities we serve. Come join us.