Facilities and Safety Coordinator, Contract

**George Spady Society**
The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

**Description of Position**

The Facility and Safety Coordinator will perform a variety of duties to ensure that the facilities of the George Spady Society are safe and that all equipment and devices operate properly. The Facilities and Safety Coordinator will be well-organized and able to prioritize multiple issues as requested by Program Managers. They will oversee requests for maintenance throughout the organization, will complete repairs and renovations themselves, or be a liaison with property managers, contractors, and city services when out of scope. As part of this position, safety will be a key component of the work and the Facilities and Safety Coordinator will be a key lead role as a Health and Safety representative on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

**Description of Duties and Responsibilities**
- Respond to program work orders and arrange for repairs across the organization.
- Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (i.e., Heating systems, alarms, security cameras)
- Monitor activities that happen outside the building, such as proper waste disposal and recycling.
- Complete safety checks and facilitate improvements.
- Coordinate parking space allocation where applicable
- Research new services and appliances to facilitate operations.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Liaison with contracted cleaners and oversee housekeeping staff.
- Maintain an orderly inventory of tools and supplies.
- Provide oversite of company vehicles as appropriate.
- Provide leadership in universal precautions including disinfectant products, and equipment.
- Review fire drills across programs to ensure that they are compliant.
- Promote, present and facilitate safety training (i.e., WHMIS, food safe, fire extinguisher safety, Crisis Training)

**Position Requirements**
- Work experience as a Facilities Coordinator or similar role
- Strong knowledge of facilities management operations
- Familiarity with office equipment and security systems
- Hands on experience with facilities management software
- Understanding of safety regulations
- Understanding of OH&S legislation
- Sound judgement and the ability to think quickly during emergencies.
- A valid driver’s license in the province of Alberta
- Understanding of Addictions and mental health
- Ability to supervise client work projects.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: From $49,900.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Application question(s):

- Do you have an understanding of Addictions and Mental Health?
- Are familiar with and have an understanding of Harm Reduction strategies?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- facilities maintenance: 1 year (required)
- Facilities management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta drivers license (required)
- current Police with Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
- First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification (required)

Work Location: In person