Facilities Operator

Saskatchewan Research Council; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible retirement options

Insurance benefits

Professional development

Safety program

Team environment

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) seeks a versatile Maintenance Technician to perform general building maintenance, troubleshoot facilities items, assemble furniture, and assist with events in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The role requires hands-on skills, reliability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Applicants must have basic maintenance experience and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Building Operator certifications are an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience performing basic building maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Comfortable handling tools and basic assembly work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and troubleshoot facilities items such as doors, windows, and locks.
• Mount, hang, and secure objects on walls (shelves, frames, fixtures).
• Assemble furniture including desks and chairs.
• Assist with seasonal groundskeeping tasks.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment and store tools securely.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of SRC spaces for meetings and events.
• Monitor and report larger maintenance needs to senior team members.
• Participate in SRC’s emergency management team and assist Health and Safety with OH&S activities.

Skills

Adaptable and flexible

Problem-solving

Autonomous working

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

With more than 400 employees,$83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization with1,400 clients in 16 countriesaround the world. We help clients from across the world solve technology problems, make improvements, seize opportunities, maintain competitiveness, increase productivity, and develop new markets.

Our employees make a difference. We hire people who are passionate about their work because we are passionate about making a positive impact in our province and beyond. We recognize the important value of work-life balance and our employees enjoy generous time off. SRC also offers many other benefits such as flexible retirement and savings options, insured benefits, professional development opportunities, a robust safety program , and an outstanding team environment.

Overview

• Perform general building maintenance and trouble shoot issues with facilities related items such as doors,windows,and locks
• Mount, hang, and secure objects on walls such as shelves, pictureframes,and fixtures
• Assemble furniture, including desks,chairs,and other office equipment
• Assistwith seasonal groundskeeping tasks
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring all tools and materials are safely stored
• Assistin setup and breakdown of SRC spaces formeetingsandevents
• Monitor and report any larger maintenance needs to senior team members and managers
• Participate as a member of SRC’s emergency management team andassistthe Health and Safety team with OH&S activities

Qualifications

• Experience completing basic building maintenancetasks,repairs,and assembly
• Building Operator certification(s)considered an asset
• Abletoliftand moveup to 50 lbs

Skills

• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities,tasks,and work environments
• Strongproblem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of how to use avariety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Effective time management and organizational skills

The chosen candidate will also be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to SRC prior to the commencement of any employment duties. The Criminal Record Check must have been executed within the preceding 30 days of receipt.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline to apply is August 31, 2026.

Our goal is to engage and empower all people so they can successfully achieve their professional goals.

As SRC strives to build a representative workforce, applications are encouraged from persons of Indigenous ancestry.