Facilities Planning Assistant

Job Summary

The Facilities Planning Assistant supports the efficient functioning of facilities by managing capital projects and coordinating maintenance, repairs, inventory control, while ensuring safety procedures are followed. This role handles day-to-day facility operations, support various departments, maintain records, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations to create a safe and productive work environment. There is a need for technical knowledge of building systems, an organized approach, and excellent people skills to interact effectively with different organizational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of projects such as building repairs, planning and constructing new facilities and production equipment
• Reporting on-site inspection of projects, providing quality and status reporting
• Obtaining pricing for facility improvement items and equipment, writing material and service requisitions, requesting approval and receiving the invoices for accounts payable
• Assist with creating and maintaining electronic libraries of facilities and production equipment information
• Assist with drawing/drafting of small projects
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement across all operations and ensure functional implementation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Successful completion of an engineering technology program, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office, Google SketchUp and/or AutoCAD, with exposure to other engineering related software
• Previous experience or past co-op placement within the field of engineering would be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction drawings

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional time management, documentation, and organizational skills
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment

Cultural Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse disciplines including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.