AddressTitle : Facilities Coordinator
Employee Working Location : Remote/Virtual (Calgary , Alberta)
Employment status : Temporary Full-time (12 Months)
Salary band : $45,092 - $56,366 / year
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organizations on this planet and an awardee on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers 2024 - is seeking a Coordinator, Facilities to join our team.
We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
The incumbent will be collaborating with the Senior Manager, Facilities - Western Canada, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the daily operations pertaining to all aspects of facilities and repairs in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon. This position is best suited for someone with the skills and experience to handle a broad range of facility related tasks and activities in a dynamic environment, while engaging with employees and volunteers in the day-to-day operation of facilities.
In this role, you will:
- Work closely with the Facilities Manager(s) to support all facilities activities in Western Canada.
- Serve as a first line contact for the facilities department for all internal and external customers/contractors.
- Coordinate facility maintenance, repairs and renovations throughout regions and other geographical areas as may be required.
- Monitor performance of HVAC and other major building systems to ensure a comfortable working environment for Red Cross personnel.
- Ensure work performed by contractors and service providers is completed in accordance with required standards and scopes of work. Liaise with contractors and location facility leads/contacts/purchase agents to follow through on approved work.
- Assist with sustaining the security and safety at all facilities.
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Manager, Facilities - Western Canada and the Director, Real Estate & Facilities Management.
- Perform minor maintenance and repair tasks where required.
- Respond to facility needs as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety committee guidelines.
- Work with Coordinators from the Volunteer Resources and Customer Service Support (VCSS) Dept. and assist with daily office activities (e.g., procurement, office equipment maintenance, inventory management).
- Maintain a contractor list and maintenance and repair log for each location.
- Track and report on contract expiries.
What we are looking for:
- The minimum qualifications for this job include completion of a one (1) year post-secondary certification in a related field and at least three years of job-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial building maintenance and repairs, janitorial services and procedures, grounds maintenance, etc.
- Knowledge of contracting and procurement of facility related services.
- Fluency in English is required, French is an asset.
- Exceptional customer services skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Physical demands of the position require lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Valid driver's license and valid First Aid Certificate or willingness to take training.
- Experience in working with a diverse population and an understanding of cultural issues.
- Certification and working knowledge of occupational health and safety standards.
Working Conditions:
- May be required to work non-traditional hours, be on-call, carry a cell phone, and respond to emergency/disaster related requests.
- The majority of the work is performed in an office or work from home environment.
- Travel of up to 25% may be required.
- Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible - those who apply after the selection process has started may be held for a second review if needed OR reviewed for alternative roles. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance.
If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
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Salary Band:
$47,374 - $59,218
