Facilities Administrator- Mississauga

Abbott Laboratories; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Facilities Administrator in Mississauga to support the Area Facilities Manager. Duties include managing work requests, supporting contractors, and preparing for emergencies. Candidates should have a college degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work policies

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English; French would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Facilities Manager in all aspects of project implementation.
• Support and provide strong administrative support to the Area Facilities Manager.
• Manage all work requests, assigning work orders, and providing overall system administration.
• Prepare for emergencies by creating building evacuation plans.

Skills

Fluent in English

Experience in a similar role

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• We offer flexible work policies that allow a healthy balance between personal and professional life
• We invest in the development of our employees through training and growth opportunities
• We foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued

The Opportunity

The Facilities Administrator will work closely with the Area Facilities Manager to support all facilities activities. The Administrator will be the first point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information from Facilities organization of the Abbott 6925 Century Avenue, Mississauga and possibly other future sites. The Facilities Administrator will provide administrative support to the Area Facilities Manager.

Additionally, the Facilities Administrator, under the supervision of the Area Facilities Manager, will manage all outside contractors in support of the Facilities Department, including maintaining records and contracts, coordinating project activities, and providing scheduling support.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Area Facilities Manager in all aspects of project implementation as needed.
• Support the Area Facilities Manager with external contracts as needed.
• Support and provide strong administrative support to the Area Facilities Manager.
• Represent the Facilities Department in inter-departmental meetings to support and facilitate communication and action between departments.
• Supervise and train facilities employees (if applicable) and contractors as needed.
• Independently maintain and update administrative policies and processes.
• Manage all work requests, assigning work orders, and providing the overall system administration.
• Managing building and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Responding to urgent maintenance calls.
• Prepare for emergencies by creating building evacuation and other action plans (employee training, annual fire drill, etc.)
• Oversee the first aid training for the building employees.
• Managing equipment and supply needs, including furniture, kitchen appliances, office equipment and supplies
• Liaising with vendors and suppliers on behalf of Area Facilities Manager.
• Supervising cleaning crews and maintenance workers.
• Documenting processes and keeping maintenance records.
• Monitoring maintenance budget spending.
• Responsible for maintaining facilities certifications.
• Responsible for purchasing coffee products, office supplies, paper for printers and other facilities purchases as required.
• Organize delivery and pickup for archive boxes.
• Manage and oversee the Recycling program and Confidential Document destruction.
• Oversee the security needs of the building.

Required Qualifications

• College degree
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• The incumbent must be fluent in English; French would be an asset

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP knowledge.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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