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Facilities Coordinator

Government of Albertaabout 23 hours ago
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time
Temporary

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Public Service Pension Plan
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About the role

Job InformationJob Title: Facilities Coordinator Job Requisition ID: 85356Ministry: InfrastructureLocation: Edmonton ABFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: Temporary - 10 month contract with a possibility of extensionScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 16, 2026Classification: Technologies 6Salary: $2,944.12 to $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($76,841 - $100,900/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service.Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca.Role Responsibilities This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of an assigned portfolio (building and/or land) through the administration of a complex operating agreement and associated supporting contracts. In addition to demonstrated leadership skills, the Facilities Coordinator requires significant business administration and technical expertise to ensure the assigned portfolio is operated and maintained in accordance with established regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines to meets client and program delivery requirements.This position provides plans and maintains financial forecasts and long-term budgets for the portfolio, as well as monitoring expenditures and recommending approval of payments to vendors.This position also has a project coordination component, taking a lead role in identifying, prioritizing, and scheduling work for service and construction projects associated with building (or land) operations and maintenance. Also, this position oversees the activities of consultants and contractors associated with projects and liaise with project stakeholders to ensure projects undertaken to enhance the asset value of government-owned and leased space are completed in accordance with established requirements and with minimal disruption to clients.The primary responsibilities for the Facilities Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

Overseeing day-to-day operations of the assigned portfolio, including coordinating with key contracted resources and ensuring timely and appropriate responses to operators and the departmental team. Performing contract management and administrative functions, including but not limited to operational planning, stakeholder liaison, contractor coordination and collaboration, and contract documents and records development and recommendations. Also, this position is required to maintain portfolio documents and records, initiate and chair portfolio meetings, and prepare key departmental submissions (i.e. budget) in collaboration with the Director and other key staff. Implementing projects: including researching, planning, and preparing project estimates; providing project rationale; identifying, prioritizing, and scheduling associated work; and ensuring work is completed in accordance with established guidelines and timelines. Planning, assessing, and coordinating delivery of occupational health and safety functions for assigned portfolio, ensuring completion of hazard assessments and incident investigations and compliance with safe operating procedures, occupational health and safety codes, and prime contractor guidelines. Coordinating tendering of projects in accordance with established guidelines and recommends contract awards. Performing site inspections, completes documentation for changes and change orders, coordinates associated approval processes with project stakeholders as required, and ensures project specifications are met. Promoting and demonstrating core values of the Government of Alberta (Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Excellence). Participating actively in committees and working groups, providing relevant perspectives relating to operations and maintenance services aimed at maintaining asset value of government-owned and leased buildings and land. Role Responsibilities - continued The successful candidate will have:

Interpersonal and relationship management skills to interact with diverse clients, contractors, landlords and stakeholders and develop solutions for issues involving various perspectives. Leadership skills, including ability to champion progressive approaches to the maintenance of asset value and influence others to commit to innovative approaches. Problem solving and decision-making skills, including ability to research and analyze information obtained from varied sources and develop solutions and recommendations for consideration of decision-makers. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate technical issues and solutions for diverse audiences and prepare reports and correspondence in response to requests for information level (including requests originating from ministerial offices). Mediation and conflict resolution skills to resolve client, landlord, contractor and other complex issues. Contract management and project coordination skills. Time management and organizational skills. Human resource management skills to supervise staff directly and/or provide guidance to contractors. Commitment to client service and responsiveness, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill; Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues; Engages perspective to seek root causes. Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change; Takes opportunities to improve work processes. Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals; Seeks insight on implications of different options. Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective; Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Required:

Two-year Technical Diploma in Facilities Management, Business or related discipline. PLUS Six years of directly related experience managing complex operating contracts.

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Assets:

Experience interpreting contract and lease documents. Knowledge of project coordination/management methodologies and processes. Property management experience; including building maintenance and operations, budgeting and accounting and health and safety. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and codes (e.g., building electrical and mechanical systems and equipment standards, security, and emergency management guidelines, building and fire codes, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act). Notes This position is a temporary, full-time role, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).Location: Edmonton ABRequired Travel: 25 – 50%A written assessment may be administered along with interviews.Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:

Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca. Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits. Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.

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