Facilities Officer

SAAM Towage; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

STD

LTD

Health & Wellness

EFAP

Pension plan

13th-month pay

Learning & development

Inclusive environment

Central office location

Job summary

SAAM Towage Canada is seeking a Facilities Officer to plan, execute, and oversee shore-side facilities across five sites in Vancouver. The role involves scheduling work, coordinating vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety and maritime regulations.

This full-time position requires 5+ years in facilities maintenance or related fields and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The Facilities Officer will report to the Director of Technical Operations and may require after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in Facilities Management or related technical field; asset if not.
• 5+ years progressive experience in facility, industrial, or building maintenance.
• 2–4 years of facilities maintenance or shore-side/marine infrastructure support.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs, inspections, or compliance activities.
• Technical training in mechanical, electrical, or building systems (MEP) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Compliance.
• Operational Management Tools, Financial and Strategic Acumen.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes maintenance programs across shore-side facilities to ensure reliability and uptime.
• Manages service providers as the single point of accountability for vendor activity.
• Forecasts and tracks facility expenditures with Technical Director for cost control.
• Maintains and updates facility records, permits, and certifications for compliance.
• Performs or coordinates hands-on repairs and maintenance tasks for planned preventive maintenance.
• Schedules and manages facility upgrade projects to ensure timely upgrades.
• Collaborates with Vessel Maintenance Team to support shore-side equipment needs.
• Adapts to changing needs and supports the company’s best interest.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Preventive maintenance

Health and safety

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Project coordination

Education

Facilities Management Certification

MEP training

Job description

SAAM Towage Canada

is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please let us know. Our goal is to ensure you can participate fully and equally.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Technical Operations, the Facilities Officer will be accountable for planning, executing, and overseeing all shore-side facilities, equipment, and grounds across five sites. Schedules work, manages tasks, and either performs jobs directly or coordinates vendors to ensure results.

FT position based in Vancouver. M-F 9:00-5:00 pm. Work outside business hours might be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements and executes maintenance programs across all shore‑side facilities to ensure the reliability, uptime, and long‑term performance of all critical infrastructure.
• Manages service providers as the single point of accountability for all vendor and contractor activity, to ensure consistent quality assurance and strong performance oversight.
• Forecasts and tracks facility‑related expenditures in coordination with the Technical Director, to maintain cost control and support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintains and updates all facility records, permits, and certifications to ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and maritime regulatory requirements.
• Performs or coordinates hands on repairs and maintenance tasks, to shift the organization from reactive repairs to predictable, planned preventive maintenance.
• Schedules and manages facility improvement and upgrade projects to reduce the project‑coordination burden on Technical Superintendents and ensure timely facility upgrades.
• Collaborates with the Vessel Maintenance Team to support shore‑side equipment needs, to allow VMT personnel to focus on high‑value vessel maintenance by ensuring shore‑based systems are fully supported.
• Reacts to change productively to undertake other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and look after the company’s best interest. This list of functional duties is not exhaustive.

This list of functional duties is not exhaustive.

Qualifications

• Certification in Facilities Management, Building Operations, or a related technical field OR Technical training or coursework in mechanical, electrical, or building systems (MEP) is an asset.
• Or at least 5+ years of progressive experience in facility, industrial, or building maintenance in lieu of a formal facilities certification.
• 2–4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, industrial maintenance, or shore‑side/marine infrastructure support.
• Experience in managing contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Experience supporting or executing preventive maintenance programs, inspections, or compliance activities.
• Technical training or coursework in mechanical, electrical, or building systems (MEP) is an asset.
• Specific Knowledge in Health, Safety, and Compliance.
• Operational Management Tools, Financial and Strategic Acumen
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada

Accessibility & Accommodation

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need accommodations during the application or interview stages, please contact us. Examples of accommodations include alternative interview formats, extended time, or assistive technology support.

What to Expect Next

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email if you are selected for an initial pre-screening assessment. If successful, we will contact you to arrange a time for an Interview. We aim to keep you informed at every stage.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Health & Wellness and Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Company Pension Plan, Defined Contribution, plus eligibility for a 13th-month pay.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Central office location with easy commute options.

Compensation

• Estimated Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year
• The actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and the position’s location, while ensuring alignment with internal equity and pay fairness standards. The final offer will form part of a competitive total rewards package designed to attract and retain top talent.

Offers may be subject to background checks, reference verification, and/or job-related assessments, in line with applicable laws and company policies. These steps help us maintain a safe, respectful, and high-integrity workplace.

We would like to thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.}

SAAM Towage Canada acknowledges that we operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.