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

Joining NWC 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.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood 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:

• Assist with organizing maintenance processes, programs for all corporate facilities.
• Perform cost effective maintenance expenditures.
• Negotiate with maintenance and repair contractors for services for resolving deficiencies.
• Submit approvals for capital expenditures within authorized limits.
• Coordinate facility related projects under the guidance of the Facility Manager.
• Ensure corporate construction standards and cost controls are met.
• Assist with ongoing fixed asset inventories and associated records.
• Maintain all asset records through a web based Asset Management system.
• Assist in the management of environmental and emergency response programs.
• Prepare budgets for repairs and maintenance for pre-approval.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of two years’ experience or a combination of education and experience in Property Management, building maintenance or any related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of equipment required for maintenance.
• An understanding of building codes and regulations is an asset.
• Ability to work with and maintain a working relationship with regulators.
• 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, coupled with strong negotiating skills.

Location:     Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, 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: C0R005

Note:  All employees must have a minimum of one year of service in their current position prior to applying for other positions unless authorized by their current manager. Prior to applying, an internal employee also 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 opportunity adheres to the Corporate job posting guidelines.

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