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Junior Estimator

@ Randstad Canada

Burford, Ontario

$21.91–$27.88/hrContract
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Overview

Randstad Canada is hiring a Junior Estimator on a contract basis to analyze technical drawings and BOMs, calculate production costs, and build competitive project bids. The role works alongside engineering, procurement and sales teams. Pay is $22.00 to $28.00 per hour depending on experience.

Pay:

$21.91–$27.88 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze drawings, schematics and bills of materials to define scope
  • Calculate material, machine, labour and overhead costs
  • Obtain supplier pricing with procurement
  • Maintain and audit cost databases and yield benchmarks
  • Work with engineers, production and sales to build bids

Requirements summary:

  • Degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, finance or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
  • ERP or manufacturing estimation software experience
  • Knowledge of machining, fabrication and factory workflows
  • Strong written and verbal communication

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction Management, Finance

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Randstad Canada

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Full company description

As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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Reported office locations
  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
  • 4295 King St E, Suite 401, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0C6, CA
  • 311 6 Ave SW, Intact Place, East Tower, Suite 1640, Calgary, AB T2P 3H2, CA
  • 6345 Dixie Rd, Suite 6, Mississauga, ON L5T 2E6, CA
  • 244 Pall Mall St, Suite 400, London, ON N6A 5P6, CA
  • 4 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit D, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7, CA
  • 2456 Queen St E, Unit 201, Brampton, Ontario L6S 5X9, CA
  • 10 Stanley St, Suite 4A, Brantford, Ontario N3S 7N4, CA
  • 7055 Boulevard Taschereau, Suite 100, Brossard, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
  • 1100 Walkers Line, Suite 105, Burlington, Ontario L7N 2G3, CA
  • 10655 Southport Rd SW, Suite 1200, Calgary, Alberta T2W 4Y1, CA
  • 495 36 St NE, Suite 140, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3, CA
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  • 415 Hespeler Rd, Unit 3A, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6J1, CA
  • 6001 60 Ave, Delta, British Columbia V4K 4E2, CA
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  • 10025 102A Ave NW, Suite 1902, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z2, CA
  • 2305 111 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 5E5, CA
  • 5 Boulevard Mountain, Granby, Quebec J2G 9M5, CA
  • 450 Speedvale Ave W, Unit 103, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7Y6, CA
  • 1809 Barrington St, CIBC Building, Unit 501, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8, CA
  • 275 James St N, Unit 2, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2L4, CA
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  • 460 Rue St-Charles O, Suite A, Longueuil, Quebec J4Z 1A7, CA
  • 80 Tiverton Ct, Suite 400, Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4, CA
  • 7357 Woodbine Ave, Suite 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 1A7, CA
  • 4080 Confederation Pkwy, Suite 501, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 0G1, CA
  • 6345 Dixie Rd, Suite 6, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2E6, CA
  • 809 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1B9, CA
  • 20 York Mills Rd, Unit 208, Toronto, Ontario M2P 2C2, CA
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  • 100 Regina St S, Suite 140, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4P9, CA
  • 114 Dundas St E, Unit 103, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2H7, CA
  • 245 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
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Other recorded names
  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
Open jobs on Jobsy9,491
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Job description
Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will analyze technical documentation, calculate precise production costs, and collaborate across engineering and supply chain teams to build competitive, profitable project bids.

Key Responsibilities

Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Review technical drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to define exact project scopes and manufacturing requirements.

Cost Modeling & Calculation: Quantify expenses across raw materials, machine run times, direct labor, finishing, and operational overhead to ensure accurate job costing.

Supplier & Purchasing Coordination: Partner closely with procurement to source up-to-date pricing for specialty parts, hardware, and raw materials.

Data & Yield Optimization: Maintain and audit internal cost databases, tracking historical expenditure, material yields, and production benchmarks to refine future estimations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside engineers, production managers, and sales teams to resolve design discrepancies and build winning, cost-effective bids.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Analytical & Mathematical Acumen: Strong quantitative skills with a sharp eye for identifying cost discrepancies, volume discounts, and scope gaps.

Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and hands-on experience with ERP systems or manufacturing estimation software.

Manufacturing & Workflow Literacy: Solid grasp of core factory workflows, machining/fabrication processes, and supply chain fundamentals.

Communication & Precision: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear financial summaries.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).

Pay rate for this role is between $22.00 - $28.00 per hour dependant on experience.

Please send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Advantages
Manufacturing & Workflow Literacy: Solid grasp of core factory workflows, machining/fabrication processes, and supply chain fundamentals.

Communication & Precision: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear financial summaries.

Responsibilities
Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will analyze technical documentation, calculate precise production costs, and collaborate across engineering and supply chain teams to build competitive, profitable project bids.

Key Responsibilities

Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Review technical drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to define exact project scopes and manufacturing requirements.

Cost Modeling & Calculation: Quantify expenses across raw materials, machine run times, direct labor, finishing, and operational overhead to ensure accurate job costing.

Supplier & Purchasing Coordination: Partner closely with procurement to source up-to-date pricing for specialty parts, hardware, and raw materials.

Data & Yield Optimization: Maintain and audit internal cost databases, tracking historical expenditure, material yields, and production benchmarks to refine future estimations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside engineers, production managers, and sales teams to resolve design discrepancies and build winning, cost-effective bids.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Analytical & Mathematical Acumen: Strong quantitative skills with a sharp eye for identifying cost discrepancies, volume discounts, and scope gaps.

Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and hands-on experience with ERP systems or manufacturing estimation software.

Manufacturing & Workflow Literacy: Solid grasp of core factory workflows, machining/fabrication processes, and supply chain fundamentals.

Communication & Precision: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear financial summaries.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).

Pay rate for this role is between $22.00 - $28.00 per hour dependant on experience.

Please send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).

Analytical & Mathematical Acumen: Strong quantitative skills with a sharp eye for identifying cost discrepancies, volume discounts, and scope gaps.

Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and hands-on experience with ERP systems or manufacturing estimation software.

Manufacturing & Workflow Literacy: Solid grasp of core factory workflows, machining/fabrication processes, and supply chain fundamentals.

Communication & Precision: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear financial summaries.

Summary
Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will analyze technical documentation, calculate precise production costs, and collaborate across engineering and supply chain teams to build competitive, profitable project bids.

Key Responsibilities

Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Review technical drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM) to define exact project scopes and manufacturing requirements.

Cost Modeling & Calculation: Quantify expenses across raw materials, machine run times, direct labor, finishing, and operational overhead to ensure accurate job costing.

Supplier & Purchasing Coordination: Partner closely with procurement to source up-to-date pricing for specialty parts, hardware, and raw materials.

Data & Yield Optimization: Maintain and audit internal cost databases, tracking historical expenditure, material yields, and production benchmarks to refine future estimations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside engineers, production managers, and sales teams to resolve design discrepancies and build winning, cost-effective bids.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Analytical & Mathematical Acumen: Strong quantitative skills with a sharp eye for identifying cost discrepancies, volume discounts, and scope gaps.

Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and hands-on experience with ERP systems or manufacturing estimation software.

Manufacturing & Workflow Literacy: Solid grasp of core factory workflows, machining/fabrication processes, and supply chain fundamentals.

Communication & Precision: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear financial summaries.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).

Pay rate for this role is between $22.00 - $28.00 per hour dependant on experience.

Please send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

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