Facilities Coordinator II - North Vancouver - Seaspan ULC

Description

Overview

Working under the direction of the Senior Facilities Coordinator. The Facilities Assistant has the primary accountability for the maintenance of the Seaspan facilities. This includes general facilities and office maintenance, minor repairs, painting, electrical, landscaping, space planning and office moves. In addition, assists with the planning and organization of company and staff events.

Note: This position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoots all facilities related concerns such as air conditioning, heat, lighting and plumbing problems. Performs regular facility maintenance work such as landscaping, replacing and fixing lights, painting and carpet/wall touch up etc.
• General building (interior & exterior), office, conference room, facility, and warehouse space repairs and maintenance
• Conducts daily office troubleshooting such as workstation problems/requests and assists the IT department with phone and computer cabling requests.
• Performs minor repairs and handyman work (e.g. painting, electrical, plumbing, etc.) as required. For major repairs and maintenance work, assists with sourcing, evaluating and selecting appropriate sub-contractors to perform the work.
• Acts as liaison, and coordinates/ tracks work performed by outside contractors (maintenance/repair/cleaning) and ensures vendors are providing quality service/repairs.
• Handles general office shipping and receiving, delivery organization, mail pick up and drop offs, as well as training room and company gym maintenance duties. When required, assists the Stores with order pick-up and delivery organization.
• For internal office moves, this role will work with the executives responsible to ensure a clear understanding of the move plan and discuss implementation tactics (timing, logistics, resources/equipment required, etc.). This role is responsible for the actual implementation of the move, which includes coordination with the affected parties, determining the best timing for the move, and arranging of all required logistics (e.g. furniture, workstations, materials, etc.)
• Manage and maintain spare part inventories to assure proper materials are available.
• Works in collaboration with the Events committee to plan and organize company and staff events (e.g. family picnic, commissioning, retirement, charity events, etc.). This involves assisting in the planning of the event, ordering all required equipment, food and entertainment, setting up for the event, as well as cleaning up.
• Maintain the service request tracker, update when appropriate, and follow-up on outstanding requests.
• Provide general support to the team as directed and perform all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Completion of Grade 12 education.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a Facilities position is required.
• Various Certifications, such as Forklift, Scissor and Boom lift, Fall restraint training, First Aid (OFA Level 1).
• Knowledge of the Marine industry is an asset.
• Experience working with preventive maintenance services construction or trade is a plus.
• Basic computer skills, outlook, teams, Word, Excel.
• Broad trades knowledge and skills (electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Strong customer service orientation and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, standards safety practices, procedures and precautions.
• Ability to creatively problem solve is required.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Flexible, trustworthy and reliable. Strong abilities to prioritize and multi-task.
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of and/or experience operating outdoor landscaping equipment is an asset.

Why you'll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. Seaspan supports job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• Annual bonus and pension plan matching, and a competitive salary in line with experience.
• Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave, childcare benefit, $500 personal spending account, and Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and a complimentary shuttle bus operates Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver.

Salary: The estimated salary for this position is $64,800 - $79,200. The final base salary offer will be at the Company's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America's most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada's Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

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This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by ITAR. The successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and must maintain their security clearance throughout employment. Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.