Maintenance Assistant

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

The Maintenance Assistant maintains and updates work orders in the system; provides administrative support to shift scheduling for maintenance employees in the assigned department(s); maintains records of time sheets for maintenance employees in the assigned department(s); provides administrative and clerical support to maintenance managers, supervisors and department staff; facilitates processes to deal with unmatched invoices and/or compiling back-up documents to support an expenditure; supports Maintenance Technical Support Administrator with shift scheduling for all maintenance employees in the assigned department(s); supports the Maintenance Technical Support Administrator with administrative and clerical tasks when needed; provides short duration coverage as necessary for the Operations Maintenance Centre’s main reception and performs related duties as assigned, such being items of a minor nature which do not affect the value of the job.

EDUCATION:

Requires completion of Grade 12 including courses in office procedures, word processing and spreadsheet software.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires two (2) years previous experience in the maintenance of a large number of manual and computerized files and records pertaining to maintenance, purchasing, inventory and stores records. A further period of up to six (6) months on the job is required to become familiar with various systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), MyTime, Enterprise Asset Management, records, forms, and procedures.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Once in the process, testing will be used to confirm this suitability and all external applicants will be required to obtain a pass mark of 75% on each component of the testing to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the position.

40 hours per week.

Wage: $35.30 per hour

Please note: All new employees will be subject to a 6-week trainee rate at 75% of the hourly rate with the remainder of the first year at 90% of the hourly rate.

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: March 18, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.