National Research Council Canada Looking for Building Operations Assistant at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Building Operations Assistant (BOA) to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch (RPPM). The Building Operations Assistant would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Building Operations Assistant (BOA) plays an important role within a team working towards supporting the researchers, engineers, and technicians in fulfilling their project goals and obligations. This role is focused on results, but also understand that assisting the client in achieving their larger goals is a success. The incumbent will be expected to coordinate and handle all shipping and receiving needs of the client and property as well do security screening of all staff and contractors, invoicing, surplus of retired equipment, quotes, operation of pallet jack to move material around, and coordination of day to day activities. In addition to these tasks, you will be expected to help support the Operations team by times with: escorting contractors, assisting with small physical maintenance tasks, performing monthly inspections, set ups and tear teardowns for the client, preparing office space and monitoring accessibility for new hires, etc. You will be handling many priorities as we have a very busy and diverse work site. The Building Operations Assistant typically works a 37.5 hour work week with only the occasional need for overtime – but no shift work, and no regularly scheduled weekends.

The incumbent’s work location is at the Nanotechnology Research Centre on the UofA Campus in Edmonton, Alberta.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards.

Post-secondary education may be considered an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

Significant experience with MS Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Significant in administrative duties such as preparing and maintaining filing systems, documenting office procedures and drafting internal and external correspondence.

Significant experience working in a shipping/receiving role.

• Significant – 2 to 6 years

ASSETS:
Experience with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Experience with SAP procurement, material management or plant maintenance modules.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

All employees of the National Research Council are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

Solid knowledge of logistics in a shipping/receiving environment such as tracking inventory levels, keeping accurate records.

Solid ability to perform tasks with accuracy and attention to details.

Solid ability to provide information, explain processes and respond to queries.

Solid knowledge of office administration procedures such as preparing and maintaining files; arranging meetings and data entry.

Behavioural Competencies

Management services – Client focus (Level 2)

Management services – Communication (Level 1)

Management services – Initiative (Level 2)

Management services – Results orientation (Level 1)

Management services – Teamwork (Level 1)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services;

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

From $43,897 to $58,205 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced the launch of a mandatory vaccination policy across the federal public service. The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the National Research Council requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.

Lifting may be required.

A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.

The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (17387) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 819-431-8570

Closing Date: 8 June 2022 – 23:59 Eastern Time