Facilities Coordinator

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

The House of Commons Digital Services and Real Property is currently looking to staff the Facilities Coordinator position.

The Facilities Coordinator is accountable for planning and coordinating the assignment and utilization of the House of Commons property and space portfolio. This role ensures a consistent and compliant approach to accommodations and related standards across all House of Commons facilities. The Facilities Coordinator develops and implements accommodation strategies, monitors Long-Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) projects, and ensures corporate alignment with the overarching goals and strategic direction of the House of Commons. Additionally, the position maintains and enhances the facilities management database to support effective space planning and informed forecasting. This role involves consulting with clients to identify requests, determine needs, and offer alternatives that align with established plans and priorities; and advising the Facility Manager and the Senior Program Manager on emerging and existing planning issues.

Top Reasons to Join Facilities Management

Within Real Property, you will be a leading force for some of Canada’s most significant and symbolic heritage buildings. You will work in various facilities that support Members of Parliament and the democratic process. This team also allows for flexible schedules, work-life balance and many advancements and learning opportunities.

• Training and development opportunities.
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)

Education:

• A post-secondary school degree or diploma in Facilities Management related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing complex facilities projects, including gathering client requirements, conducting assessment and feasibility studies, forecasting space needs, and ensuring project delivery aligns with organizational space utilization goals;
• Experience processing facilities requests from clients and project teams;
• Experience and knowledge in the principles, methods and practices associated with the operational delivery of day to day facilities management, such as facilities moves, refurbishments and improvements, contracts, building maintenance, environmental management systems and facility drafting, and related specialties;
• Experience and knowledge in the use of a variety of desktop architectural and project management applications and software, such as AutoCAD, ARCHIBUS F/M, to coordinate the collection and analysis of facilities information.

Assets:

• Building Science;
• Experience assisting in the development of multi-year plans for the rehabilitation and maintenance of facilities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at HOCCareers-CarrieresCDC@parl.gc.ca.

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.

Priority may be given to employees working for the House of Commons Administration.

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis and to create a pool.

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