Facilities Operator

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC); Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is seeking a Facilities Operator to provide general maintenance support for SRC facilities, including offices, labs and industrial settings in Saskatoon, SK. The role requires responding to minor maintenance tasks and participating in SRC’s emergency management activities.

The position is located in Saskatoon and includes on-call and after-hours responsibilities. SRC values work-life balance and offers a safe, collaborative environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience completing basic building maintenance tasks, repairs, and assembly.
• Building Operator certification(s) considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and troubleshoot 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.
• Assist with seasonal groundskeeping tasks.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring all tools and materials are safely stored.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of SRC spaces for meetings and events.
• Monitor and report any larger maintenance needs to senior team members and managers.
• Participate as a member of SRC’s emergency management team and assist the Health and Safety team with OH&S activities.

Skills

Adaptable

Problem solving

Independence

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Education

Building Operator certification

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Why SRC?

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

The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Facilities and Security team is seeking a Facilities Operator to provide general maintenance support for SRC facilities, including office spaces, labs, and industrial settings. This role serves as the go-to for assistance with minor maintenance tasks and facility requests. This role also requires some on-call and emergency out-of-office hours.

Accountabilities

• 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
• ValidClass 5 drivers’ license
• 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.

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