Bilingual Facilities & Operations Assistant – Ottawa (Contract)

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing seeks a bilingual Facilities Assistant to join the Building Operations team in downtown Ottawa on an urgent contract. You will coordinate contractors, track service calls, support maintenance and telecommunications, and provide administrative support in a designated heritage building.

The role requires English/French bilingualism, a valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance, and strong interpersonal skills to liaise with trades, contractors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• 12+ months in facilities, building operations, or similar support role.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance (mandatory).
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills with trades, contractors and staff.
• Comfortable with computer applications for tracking and data entry.
• Able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and move or position furniture; overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractors, track service calls, support maintenance and renovation activities.
• Solicit quotes and prepare requisitions for repair, construction and maintenance.
• Escort on-site, monitor progress and QC of supplier/contractor work.
• Respond to accommodation and telecommunications complaints per Facilities Officer.
• Monitor facility cleanliness to support Health and Safety compliance.
• Receive and verify goods and services, verify invoices for payment.
• Assist with Crown assets services (inventory and disposal).
• Provide admin and data entry support; track service calls; contribute to Building Operations procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Security clearance

Interpersonal skills

Data entry/computer skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

LRO Staffing seeks a bilingual Facilities Assistant to join the Building Operations team in downtown Ottawa on an urgent contract. You will coordinate contractors, track service calls, support maintenance and telecommunications, and provide administrative support in a designated heritage building.

The role requires English/French bilingualism, a valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance, and strong interpersonal skills to liaise with trades, contractors, and staff.