Special Project Walmart Specialist Barrie, ON Operations

Scandinavian Building Services; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

iPad

Cell Phone

Computer provided

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Scandinavian Building Services is seeking a Special Project Walmart Specialist in Barrie, ON to manage a dedicated client portfolio across multiple sites. The role requires regular site visits and travel to Parry Sound, Midland, Alliston, Orillia, Wasaga Beach, Owen Sound, Collingwood, Bracebridge and surrounding areas.

Shifts run Monday to Friday 6am - 2:30pm with flexibility as needed. This contract extends until April 30, 2027, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a growing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years management/leadership experience, preferably with multiple location oversight.
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs, with a demonstrated ability to communicate and connect.
• Possess the ability to work with multiple software platforms and applications, including Lighthouse, BIStrainer and WhatsApp.
• Intermediate computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel, ability to create and edit reports as required.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• General understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Site Visits; Conducting site visits at store locations within your region ensuring compliance with safety and customer service standards.
• Account Management; Creating and fostering strong relationships with key clients and store managers. Handling all complaints or issues in a prompt and timely fashion ensuring utmost satisfaction at all times
• People Management; Handling all personnel issues for the hourly Cleaners at your sites for both internal and subcontractors including scheduling, conflicts, hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary action
• Operations Management; Managing operational activity planning, directing, organizing, and controlling all activities in assigned locations ensuring full completion of scope of work. Monitoring and managing client specific KPI’s to ensure they are met or exceeded
• Owner Operator Management; Ensure Owner Operators have a full understanding of contract scope of work. Providing coaching and performance management including issuing warnings as required
• Financial Administration; Managing invoice control, budget, profit and reconciliation of all accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Skills

Leadership experience

Client-focused

Communication

Budgeting

Tools

Lighthouse

BIStrainer

WhatsApp

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1956 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Special Project Walmart Specialist in Barrie, ON to the Scandi Family!

This is a contract position and the Contract Term is until April 30,2027

You will be taking care of a specific client portfolio of multiple sites. Travel will include Parry Sound, Midland, Alliston, Orillia, Wasaga Beach, Owen Sound, Collingwood, Bracebridge, Huntsville. Business hours are Monday to Friday 6am - 2:30pm with flexibility needed as business needs fluctuate. Weekly travels and occasional overnight travel is required and when not on the road visiting sites, you are welcome to work from the comfort of your own home.

What’s in it for you:

• Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term so we offer a tuition reimbursement program for professional development.
• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada and growth into US.
• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What your day to day will look like:

Reporting into the Regional Director you will be taking care of the day to day operations of the accounts and sites that are in your designated portfolio.

• Site Visits; Conducting site visits at store locations within your region ensuring compliance with safety and customer service standards
• Account Management; Creating and fostering strong relationships with key clients and store managers. Handling all complaints or issues in a prompt and timely fashion ensuring utmost satisfaction at all times
• People Management; Handling all personnel issues for the hourly Cleaners at your sites for both internal and subcontractors including; scheduling, conflicts, hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary action
• Operations Management; Managing operational activity planning, directing, organizing, and controlling all activities in assigned locations ensuring full completion of scope of work. Monitoring and managing client specific KPI’s to ensure they are met or exceeded
• Owner Operator Management; Ensure Owner Operators have a full understanding of contract scope of work. Providing coaching and performance management including issuing warnings as required
• Financial Administration; Managing invoice control, budget, profit and reconciliation of all accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license that meets Scandinavian’s requirements; must have a good driving record with no major offenses
• Minimum 3 - 5 years management/leadership experience, preferably with multiple location oversight
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs, with a demonstrated ability to communicate and connect
• Possess the ability to work with multiple software platforms and applications, including Lighthouse, BIStrainer and WhatsApp
• Intermediate computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel, ability to create and edit reports as required
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• General understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and profitability
• Strong delegation skills with the ability to motivate and resolve employee issues
• Must be able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated dependability with the ability to work flexible hours, be available for communication at all times, and travel (possible overnights and weekends required)
• Subject matter expert in commercial cleaning including, but not limited to: trash removal; dusting; cleaning restrooms, break rooms, offices, conference rooms; sweeping and mopping floors; vacuuming floors; window washing; buffing floors; stripping and waxing floors; stone care; carpet cleaning; carpet spotting; upholstery cleaning

Additional Job Details:

• Must be available 24/7 in case of emergency or client needs
• iPad, Cell Phone and Computer provided
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided

Our interview process:

• 20 minute preliminary phone interview with our Recruiter
• 20-40 minute to an hour assessment (depending on optional practice questions or breaks)
• 30 minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor for the role

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.