Operations and Renovation Assistant

Mayk Ideas is a marketing and growth advisory consultancy, providing firm, brand and talent strategies and execution capabilities that impact revenue, brand visibility and equity, talent perception, M&A and succession. We serve challenger brands and industries ranging from financial and professional services, technology, and impact sectors.

**What you bring**

A hands-on building renovations expert, you are skilled in managing reno projects and tradespeople. You can assist in planning the project, sourcing the right tradespeople and vendors, tracking, and staying within budget and ensuring overall work quality.

**What you’ll do**

Demo: Assist with demolition work, including removing old fixtures, walls, and flooring.

Installations: Measure, cut, and install materials such as drywall, insulation, flooring, and trim.

Carpentry: Assist with carpentry work such as framing, installing cabinetry, and finishing work.

Finishing: Paint and finish surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and trim.

Maintenance: Clean and maintain job site and tools.

Communicate and Collaborate: Communicate effectively with project managers and other team members.

Office Operations: Perform day-to-day operations management tasks, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the office.

Safety: Maintain a safe work area, including implementing safety measures and providing protective gear.

**What you’ve got**
- Passion with a Mayk it happen attitude and a keen eye for detail
- Strong technical skills, as well as the ability to work with others and communicate effectively
- Deep understanding of construction techniques and materials, as well as excellent problem-solving skills
- College, university or equivalent
- Previous experience in construction or renovation work.
- Knowledge of various tools and equipment used in renovation work.
- Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and protocols.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

**Let’s Get this Started**

Please submit a cover letter, copy of your resume and/or a short video pitch. The link to your video (approx. 1-5 min) and your portfolio should be included in your resume or cover letter.

Why are you the right person for the role?  In cover letter and/or video this is what we are expecting:

- Two or three sentence summary about your academic and/or professional background.
- Tell us about a special project you worked on and what your biggest accomplishment was.

Please remember to submit your resume, cover letter/video pitch and include answers to the questions above. There is no word limit for your letter, but we’d prefer that you limit your answers to one page.

We thank you for your interest in pursuing a role with Mayk, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Mayk is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Mayk is an equal opportunity employer and will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability during the recruitment process and accommodation will be provided upon request.

We look forward to meeting you

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Construction: 3 years (preferred)
- Skilled Labor: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person