In your role as a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, at The North West Company (TNWC), you will provide overall assistance to the Facilities Manager and be accountable for buildings, equipment maintenance, and some small construction and renovation projects. If you have experience in maintaining fixed asset inventories and tracking repair costs through the Computerized Maintenance Asset Management System (CMMS); this opportunity is for you!

Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

TNWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
 
Your Role:
 

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of physical assets, including selecting and dispatching contractors, booking travel and accommodation, and ensuring timely and quality completion of work.
• Follow up with both stores and contractors to manage the work order process within the CMMS.
• Coordinate cost effective, quality repair and maintenance expenditures.
• Negotiate with maintenance and repair contractors for services for resolving deficiencies.
• Submit approvals for capital expenditures within authorized limits.
• Coordinate facility related small projects under the guidance of the Facility Manager.
• Ensure corporate construction standards and cost controls are adhered to.
• Assist with ongoing fixed asset inventories and associated records.
• Maintain all asset records through a web based Asset Management system (CMMS).
• Assist in the management of environmental and emergency response programs.

Desired Skills & Experience:
 

• A minimum of two years of experience, or a combination of education and experience, in Facilities Management, Property Management, or Customer Service Administration.
• An understanding of building equipment assets.
• An understanding of building codes and regulations is an asset.
• Ability to work with and maintain working relationships with contractors and regulatory authorities (local governments).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once while adhering to strict schedule deadlines.
• Ability in purchasing materials along with arranging global logistics.
• Must be highly motivated with proven organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French are desired but not mandatory.

Location:      Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Wpg., MB

Reports to:   Manager, Facilities Maintenance

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal Applicants Only:

Salary Grade: TBD

NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.