Facilities Assistant - Contract

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing is seeking a bilingual Facilities Assistant on a contract basis for a downtown Ottawa site within the federal public sector. The role involves coordinating contractors, tracking service calls, supporting maintenance and telecommunications, and providing administrative support to the Building Operations team.

The successful candidate must be bilingual (English/French), have a valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance, and be able to work in a busy heritage building with

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Experience in facilities, building operations or related support roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractors and monitor progress on site.
• Track service calls and support maintenance, renovation and telecom activities.
• Provide administrative support and data entry for Building Operations.
• Verify supplier invoices and assist with Crown assets inventory and disposal.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Interpersonal skills

Data entry / tracking software

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Facilities Assistant - Contract - 19553

About the Opportunity

Our federal public sector client is seeking a bilingual Facilities Assistant to support its Building Operations team in downtown Ottawa. You will help keep a busy, designated heritage building running smoothly by coordinating contractors, tracking service calls, supporting maintenance, renovation and telecommunications activities, and providing administrative support. This is an urgent, immediate-start contract suited to an organized, service-minded person who enjoys hands‑on facilities work and juggling multiple priorities.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the acquisition, installation, maintenance and repair of facilities and telecommunications services for judges, senior officials and staff
• Solicit cost quotations and prepare requisitions and submissions for repair, construction and maintenance needs
• Escort contractors on site and monitor the progress, quality and delivery of supplier and contractor work, applying quality control guidelines
• Respond to and help resolve accommodation and telecommunications complaints as directed by the Facilities Officer
• Monitor facility cleanliness to support Health and Safety compliance
• Receive and verify goods and services, and verify and recommend supplier invoices for payment
• Assist with Crown assets services (inventory and disposal)
• Provide administrative and data entry support, track service calls, and contribute to Building Operations procedures, standards and guidelines

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant work experience
• At least 12 months of relevant experience in facilities, building operations, property management, stores or a similar support role
• Bilingual in English and French
• Valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance (mandatory)
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with the ability to work with trades, contractors and office staff alike
• Comfortable with computer applications for tracking, documentation and data entry
• Able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and move or position furniture and equipment; willing to work overtime as required

About the Job

• Duration: November 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with possibility of extension. Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Ottawa, ON (downtown)
• Onsite work environment

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.