An exciting opportunity exists in our Burnaby research facility for an energetic and committed Facilities Coordinator. The successful candidate will ensure that our Burnaby facility is maintained and monitored to provide optimum support to the company’s business activities. This is a hands-on position, requiring the candidate to be able to think on their feet while interfacing with technical and non-technical staff.
Responsibilities will include:
Facility
- Ensure that the facility is maintained in a safe and clean condition, and complies with applicable regulations, codes, and standards
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to facility systems, fixed equipment, and rolling stock (e.g. forklifts, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, HVAC, compressors, security, etc.)
- Coordinate with contractors for new installations, maintenance, and repairs
- Perform repairs and maintenance within scope of abilities
- Participate in making recommendations to management on future facility development, planning, and equipment acquisitions / layouts
Lab
- Work with the Engineering department to coordinate new experiment installs as they tie-ins to building systems (electrical, water, ventilation etc.)
- On an as-needed basis, assist with the operation, setup, and maintenance of lab experiments
- Assist with general lab organization and planning
General duties
- Provide oversight and relief for warehousing/inventory and shipping/receiving
- Manage, track and report on Facilities budget
- Provide support to the Operations Manager, Safety Officer, and Engineering Department, as needed
- Maintain and address facilities helpdesk system
Skills and Experience that are assets
- Previous experience with building systems, construction and/or operations
- Trades or Technical/Engineering Qualification in relevant field
- Experience on an industrial worksite and/or a research laboratory
- Experience working with vendors on regular maintenance contracts
- Fabrication experience (hand tools, woodworking equipment, machine tools, etc.)
Qualifications requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an industrial/commercial environment (or equivalent)
- High school diploma with preference to those with a certificate/diploma/degree in Building Systems, Engineering, or a Trades Qualification
- Forklift, scissor lift, and material handling equipment experience and/or tickets
- Proficiency using Excel
- Eligibility to work in Canada
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English
Benefits available to our employees:
- RRSP matching
- Health spending account
- Dental, vision and extended health coverage
- Travel coverage
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off for sick days and medical reasons
- Access to on-site gym facility
- In-house, online and in-class training sessions and seminars
- Subsidies for professional accreditation
- Annual development plans
- Various social events for employee and their families