Facilities Assistant - Contract - 19553
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
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About The Opportunity
Our federal public sector client is seeking a bilingual Facilities Assistant to support its Building Operations team in downtown Ottawa. You will help keep a busy, designated heritage building running smoothly by coordinating contractors, tracking service calls, supporting maintenance, renovation and telecommunications activities, and providing administrative support. This is an urgent, immediate-start contract suited to an organized, service-minded person who enjoys hands-on facilities work and juggling multiple priorities.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
The successful candidate will have the following:
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to govcontracts@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19553.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
Our federal public sector client is seeking a bilingual Facilities Assistant to support its Building Operations team in downtown Ottawa. You will help keep a busy, designated heritage building running smoothly by coordinating contractors, tracking service calls, supporting maintenance, renovation and telecommunications activities, and providing administrative support. This is an urgent, immediate-start contract suited to an organized, service-minded person who enjoys hands-on facilities work and juggling multiple priorities.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support the acquisition, installation, maintenance and repair of facilities and telecommunications services for judges, senior officials and staff
- Solicit cost quotations and prepare requisitions and submissions for repair, construction and maintenance needs
- Escort contractors on site and monitor the progress, quality and delivery of supplier and contractor work, applying quality control guidelines
- Respond to and help resolve accommodation and telecommunications complaints as directed by the Facilities Officer
- Monitor facility cleanliness to support Health and Safety compliance
- Receive and verify goods and services, and verify and recommend supplier invoices for payment
- Assist with Crown assets services (inventory and disposal)
- Provide administrative and data entry support, track service calls, and contribute to Building Operations procedures, standards and guidelines
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant work experience
- At least 12 months of relevant experience in facilities, building operations, property management, stores or a similar support role
- Bilingual in English and French
- Valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance (mandatory)
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with the ability to work with trades, contractors and office staff alike
- Comfortable with computer applications for tracking, documentation and data entry
- Able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and move or position furniture and equipment; willing to work overtime as required
- Duration: November 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with possibility of extension. Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Ottawa, ON (downtown)
- Onsite work environment
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to govcontracts@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19553.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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Responsibilities
Support facilities and telecommunications acquisition, installation, maintenance, and repairs, while coordinating contractors and monitoring work quality and progress. Track service calls, assist with assets and invoice verification, respond to accommodation concerns, and provide administrative support to Building Operations.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school diploma or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience, plus at least 12 months in facilities or a related support role. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French, hold a valid Government of Canada Secret clearance, have strong client-service and computer skills, and be able to perform physical tasks and overtime as needed.
Skills
- Facilities Coordination
- Building Operations
- Contractor Coordination
- Quotation Solicitation
- Requisition Preparation
- Quality Control
- Accommodation Support
- Telecommunications Support
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Goods And Services Verification
- Invoice Review
- Asset Inventory
- Data Entry
- Service Call Tracking
- Client Service
- Bilingual Communication
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
- Trades
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Facilities
- Building Operations
- Property Management
- Telecommunications
- Contractor Coordination
- Maintenance
- Repairs
- Renovations
- Cost Quotations
- Requisitions
- Quality Control
- Accommodation Complaints
- Health And Safety
- Goods And Services Verification
- Supplier Invoices
- Crown Assets
- Inventory
- Service Call Tracking
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- English
- French
- Secret Security Clearance
- Government Of Canada