Facilities Assistant II

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent shipbuilding company in North Vancouver seeks a Facilities Assistant II. This full-time role involves general maintenance and repair of facilities, coordinating moves, and assisting with company events. Candidates should have facilities experience, relevant certifications, and good communication skills. Enjoy a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Free on-site gym

Parking included

Annual bonus and pension plan matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of facilities experience required.
• Experience working with preventive maintenance or construction is a plus.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Coordinate work performed by outside contractors.
• Assist in the planning of company events.

Skills

Facilities experience

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Trustworthy and reliable

Flexibility

Education

Completion of Grade 12 education

Tools

Forklift Certification

Scissor and Boom lift Certification

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Job Description

Working under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator. The Facilities Assistant II, 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, office moves and shuttling of employees in Seaspan passenger vehicles as required. In addition, assists with the planning and organization of company and staff events.

Job Description

Working under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator. The Facilities Assistant II, 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, office moves and shuttling of employees in Seaspan passenger vehicles as required. In addition, assists with the planning and organization of company and staff events.

Note : Due to business needs, 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 assisting 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 pickup and delivery organization.
• For internal office moves, this role will work with the responsible Executives 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 assist in organize company and staff events (e.g. family picnic, commissioning, retirements, charity events, etc.). This involves assisting in the planning of the event, ordering equipment if required, 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.
• Works in relocation projects and coordinates the moves. Projects related to renovations, furniture and moves.
• Leads corporate apex annual projects as required, to ensure budget, scope and timelines are met.
• Oversee FIXX program for the facilities management request system and generate various reports to analyze requirements using Power BI.

What You'll Bring

Completion of Grade 12 education.

Forklift Certification.

Scissor and Boom lift Certification.

First Aid training and fall restraint training certification is an asset.

Minimum of 4-6 years of facilities experience required.

Experience working with preventive maintenance services construction or trade is a plus.

Basic computer skills, outlook, teams, Word, Excel.

Valid class 5 driver license and a safe driving record.

Broad trades knowledge and skills (electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, etc.).

Knowledge of occupational hazards, standards safety practices.

Effective communication and people skills.

Flexible, trustworthy and reliable. Strong abilities to prioritize and multi-task.

Why you'll love working here

This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.

In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.

We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

Free on-site gym.

Parking is included.

The estimated salary for this position is $64,800 - $79,200. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. 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.

To learn more, visit our website : www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and / or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Shipbuilding

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