Facilities Coordinator

The Opportunity

The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the daily operational, maintenance, and repair needs of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre locations in a manner consistent with industry best practices ensuring a safe and reliable environment for the delivery of programs and services. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Facilities Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure smooth operations of DEWC services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• Must have at least 3 years in a similar role.
• You have Occupational Health and safety or other workplace safety experience and/or training
• You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions.
• Must have strong computer and IT skills including Microsoft 365
• You are an excellent communicator including report writing
• You have efficient organisational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare: Extended health includes dental, vision, prescription medications, select alternative therapies, EAP life insurance and long-term disability.

Vacation & Leave: Vacation at 6% in the first year and 8% after. Sick leave credit. Access to other special leaves to handle family or personal situations.

For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC when eligible.

Other perks: Compressed work schedule, Employee loan program; Regular staff development days; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Start Date: ASAP / Excluded / Non Union – Temporary / Full Time position
• Wage range - $27 - $31 depending on qualifications and experience.

Submit cover letter and resume to:  Facilities Coordinator  ID# FC21-001  

via email  careers@dewc.ca 

For full job description visit:  www.dewc.ca/career 

Job Description

-Operations and Facilities

ï‚· Facilitate and coordinate maintenance and repair needs for DEWC locations including establishing service contracts, arranging maintenance and repairs through the property management and/or service contractors. ï‚· Collaborate with the Administrative Coordinator to ensure service contracts/lease billing and invoicing requirements are communicated and payment processing is established. ï‚· Facilitate upgrading and maintenance of the company phone and fob system. ï‚· Establish and oversee contracts for on-going services such as janitorial, computer, telephone, photocopier, kitchen equipment, plumbing, electrical, etc.

-Health and Safety

ï‚· Ensuring DEWC compliance to health and safety requirements is a core responsibility of the Facilities Coordinator including equipment and furnishings that are safe, functional, and meet proper ergonomic standards ï‚· Participation and/or collaboration with the OHS committee to implement recommendations. ï‚· Support the workplace OHS program including ensuring emergency and first aid procedures are updated and supplies are maintained. ï‚· Develop and operationalize an Emergency Preparedness plan for DEWC locations. ï‚· Maintain files of Occupancy permits and health inspection reports

-Lease, Permits, and Licensing

ï‚· Work with the Executive Administrator to Apply for annual alarm permit and manage contract with monitoring company including the repairs and maintenance. ï‚· Ensures DEWC is compliant with all permit and licensing requirements

-Planning for Future Needs

Participates in planning for the future building, space, equipment needs The Facilities Coordinator will conduct an overview of the specific needs of the space, such as new furniture, office renovations and equipment supplies Conducts periodic routine walk through of DEWC locations to assess any maintenance, repair, and capital asset needs that have not been reported

-Other

ï‚· Other duties not specified that may be assigned from time to time

Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply / Additional languages spoken an asset.

**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**