Facilities Operations Administrator

Athabasca University is currently recruiting for the position of Facilities Operations Administrator.

 

The Position: 

Reporting to the Coordinator, Building Maintenance and Projects, the Facilities Operations Administrator's role is key to supporting activities, initiatives, building operations, and maintenance in the department. The position supports the implementation of the university's furniture, space, and integrated workplace strategies. The incumbent reviews requests for space to identify options that align with available resources and the university's space allocation strategies. The position is responsible for carrying out or coordinating ergonomic workspace setups related to onboarding, relocation, renovations, or designation of space across the university The position prepares reports, proposals, departmental correspondence, and analyses of information required for internal or external stakeholders. This position must liaise with all levels of staff across the university and provide support at all university locations (Athabasca, Edmonton, and Calgary). 

 

Please note: We are open to offering this position as a secondment.

 

Qualifications:

• Two-year technical diploma such as Interior Design and Space Management or equivalent knowledge acquired through a directly related field.
• Must possess a general knowledge of building space planning and design and be familiar with furniture assembly, maintenance, and repair as well as related tools and equipment.
• Possess a minimum of three years of related work experience such as with an institution's physical plant operations and/or with space design and project management.
• Must have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat DC, and web applications.
• Must have excellent communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills, and maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing regular and ad hoc reports, data analysis, and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work accurately and timely with minimal supervision and as part of a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations and conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely and work standing or sitting for extended periods in dusty/dirty environments.
• Must be able to crawl under furniture and work in tight, awkward spaces.
• Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers Licence.
• Experience operating equipment, such as a forklift and driving large trucks (1 ton cargo van), is an asset.
• Human Factors and Ergonomic training an asset.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Alfresco CRM is considered an asset.
• Training in a body awareness and alignment therapy/modality such as massage or yoga are considered an advantage.

 

The full job description can be viewed at: Facilities Operations Administrator 

 

For further information regarding this position, please contact Duane Terrien, Coordinator, Building Maintenance and Projects, at [email protected]

 

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.