Assistant Manager

BEST; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Educational grants and team events

Employee recognition programs

Career advancement and training

Job summary

BEST is a Canadian janitorial company based in Burnaby, BC. The Assistant Manager will support the Site Manager in day-to-day cleaning operations, ensuring a safe, professional work environment and adherence to client specifications.

This role reinforces BEST culture, mission and values. Responsibilities include supervising up to 40 staff, training, coordinating with stakeholders, managing inventory and responding to evolving site needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.
• Driver's License and access to vehicle.
• Ability to pass Canadian Criminal Background Check.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Employment Standards Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the direction of site operations, ensuring client specifications are met and progress is reviewed.
• Train front line cleaning staff, supervisors and administration.
• Motivate, coach, mentor and provide guidance to a staff of up to 40 team members.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external sources.
• Identify growth plans for project works or other site locations.
• Provide corrective or disciplinary action in line with BEST policy guidelines.
• Identify potential issues and seek strategic solutions while mitigating risk.
• Implement and communicate company initiatives timely and effectively.
• Manage inventory levels of regularly ordered items.
• Adapt to changing priorities with an understanding of business needs.
• Respond to inquiries outside business hours to meet business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team management

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT US:

Established in 1956, BEST is a Canadian janitorial company that aims to create a cleaner world by focusing on communities' social, environmental, and economic impact. We have been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Site Manager in day to day cleaning operations at site level and ensure a safe, professional work environment. The ASM will foster BEST culture, mission, and values.

JOB LOCATION:

Burnaby, BC

Shift Day/Time:

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary:

$50,000 - $55,000 per year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of site operations, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, and reviewing progress
• Train front line cleaning staff, supervisors and administration
• Motivate, coach, mentor and provide guidance to a staff of up to 40 team members ensuring employee development
• Effectively and professionally communicate with internal and external sources
• Identify, support, and develop growth plans for project works or other site locations
• Provide corrective and/or disciplinary action in accordance with BEST policy guidelines
• Identify potential issues, seek strategic alternative solutions while mitigating risk
• Implement and communicate company initiatives in a timely & effective manner
• Efficiently manage inventory levels of regularly ordered items
• Manage changing priorities with a thorough understanding of business needs
• Respond to inquiries outside business hours such as evening and weekends to meet business needs
• Other duties as required to support contractual needs and business growth

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Driver's License and access to vehicle
• Business-related Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree an asset
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience
• Ability to pass Canadian Criminal Background Check
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office,
• Comprehensive understanding of the Employment Standards Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

When you join the BEST team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules for head office positions
• Competitive wages and benefits packages
• An excellent company culture, with access to educational grants and regular team events and celebrations
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Opportunities for career advancement, on-the-job training, and upskilling within a quickly growing company

BEST is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applicants of all backgrounds.