Facility Coordinator - Ottawa, Canada - The Good Companions

The Good Companions

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Information

Job Title Facility Coordinator

Department Administration

Location The Good Companions Senior's Centre, 670 Albert Street.

Reports to Executive Director

Type of Position Full Time Part Time Other:

Term Permanent

Estimated Start Date ASAP

Salary TBD

Coordinator.
Preference will be given to internal applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in The Good Companions

Seniors' Centre, but we will only contact those external applicants selected for an interview.

The Good Companions Seniors' Centre is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in alignment with the key principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity.

In accordance with this legislation, accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Service

Manages and maintains the physical facilities (interior and exterior) by planning and implementing preventative maintenance plan;
Manages workers, volunteers, renters and subcontractors;
Manages contracts with subcontractors as required;
Assists with planning, developing and implementing programs, special events and services;
Acts as a resource to support employees, independent contractors, volunteers and paid workers;
Inspects the facility for preventative maintenance purposes and hazard analysis;
Ensures that activity rooms are set up daily;
Coordinates facility rentals, including issuing facility rental agreements, set up and coordinating security for rental schedule;
Conducts monthly inspections, coordinates building security and fire drills as a certified Health and

Safety Member;

Repairs and maintains equipment;

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oversees exterior and ground maintenance including snow removal, salting, grass cutting, and watering;
Obtains quotes when supplies, purchases or services are being tendered;
Familiarity with telephone systems and able to identify problems; and
Familiarity with IT equipment and able to identify problems.

Supervision and Administration

Interviews, screens, trains, orients, evaluates, supervises and schedules independent contractors, volunteers and casual and paid workers;
Assists in the development of Job Descriptions and Volunteer Positions Descriptions;
Writes and presents performance reviews where required;
Contributes to the establishment of policies and procedures related to the maintenance area;
Coordinates and maintains inventory control;
Reports, quarterly and annually, in writing, to the Executive Director;
Researches and investigates opportunities to maximize revenue and/or creation of new revenue streams for the Department.

Organizational

Fulfills The Good Companions' mission, goals and objectives;
Works with an open, friendly approach toward members, clients and volunteers as they participate in the Corporation;
Promotes The Good Companions' programs and services to potential community referring sources, funders and other older adult centres;
Assists in the development and implementation of long term planning and policies;
Complies with The Good Companions' policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational

Health and Safety;

Enforces policies and procedures, investigates and reports all incidents relating to health and safety.

Qualifications

Education

Stationary Engineer or Electrical Certificate or equivalent
Health and Safety Certificate
Working at heights training

Experience

35 years in a facility management position;
12 years working with older adults or persons with a physical disability
Knowledge of health and safety procedures (WSIB/WHIMS)
Experience in handling and maintenance of summer and winter power equipment (snow blower, lawn mower)
Intermediate knowledge of power tools

Operational Requirements

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Negative Police Record Check for Working with the Vulnerable;
C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate, required annually

Skills Required:

Experience or certification working with electrical, plumbing and facility equipment, i.e., HVAC units, water pumps, generators, etc.;
Computer literacy;
Ability to troubleshoot and knowledge of Microsoft programs and issues (telephone system, non

- administrator related computer hardware and software

Excellent communication skills;
Health and Safety Certificate

;

Human resources experience is an asset.

Abilities

To work in high demand and multitask situations;
To assess situations and make decisions;
To coordinate workloads and meet deadlines;
To understand the needs, interests and concerns of older adults and persons with a physical disability;

Non-judgmental and open-minded (including diversity awareness, for example, persons with physical disa