Assistant Facilities Manager

**The Company**

ILAC Education Group is a leading provider of international education and comprises four distinct divisions. Our offerings range from Language training, University Pathways, Higher Education offering Vocational and Public Private Partnerships programs and Language Testing Centre. Located in Toronto and Vancouver, our mission is to provide the highest quality service, support and opportunities to our students and employees. Our campuses feature modern interior design and a vibrant learning environment.

The International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) is one of the best-known English language schools in the world. For over 25 years, ILAC has offered international students a full learning experience, which includes English programs, exceptional customer service, exciting social events and a dynamic atmosphere. ILAC welcomes students from more than 75 countries, making it one of the world’s most diverse schools to learn English.

**Overview of the Role**

An ILAC Facilities Assistant Manager oversees a campuses’ systems operations, maintenance, cleanliness and repairs. They coordinate and manage the staff, consider safety regulations, attend to emergency events, and ensure that the property’s aesthetics are consistently and reliably maintained.

The role includes:

- Coordination of maintenance activities, vendors and service providers, including repairs, janitorial, security, and upgrades of facilities, equipment, and systems.
- Providing timely and effective support to facility users, including responding to requests / tickets, resolving issues, and communicating updates.
- Completing regular inspections of the facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensuring that the facilities are clear of debris, clean and cared or in a first-class manner.
- Assisting with space planning, allocation, including coordinating moves, and furniture installations.
- Participating in the receiving, shipping, organization, storage and installation of fixtures, furniture and equipment, which includes supplies and inventory counts.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of facilities-related data, including maintenance history, inspections, and certifications.
- Coordinating with stakeholders, including facility users, management, and external partners, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Providing orientation and training to new employees on facilities-related policies, procedures, and services, and as required, supervising others work.
- Enrollment in the company’s Emergency response planning, joint health and safety committee, and training, including developing and implementing emergency procedures and protocols for the properties.
- Assisting with special projects, and other reasonable requests made by company management.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years of working experience in a similar operating and maintenance role.
- Ability to multi-task, schedule and prioritize work.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform small repairs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead presentation and orientation sessions.
- Ability to identify problems, implement immediate solutions and create an alternative solution when needed.
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Strong computer proficiency, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word.

**Location**:Vancouver, BC

**Salary**:$40,000 - $42,000