Maintenance Contracts Administrator (Vancouver)

Maintenance Contracts Administrator (Vancouver)

06 Sep
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British Columbia Rapid Transit
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Vancouver

06 Sep

British Columbia Rapid Transit

Vancouver

Marketing Statement Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years. BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey.

With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world. Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance. When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical perks, transit passes, training and more.

Plans, coordinates and implements service contracts including developing performance benchmarks and defining comprehensive Key Performance Indicators for contracts. Performs a variety of contract administration duties on maintenance contracts including assisting in the preparation of contract terms and monitoring work schedules and level of service. Ensures compliance with the Divisional Business Plan, identifying areas of non‑compliance and sub‑optimal performance.

Plans, coordinates and implements service contracts, including developing performance benchmarks and defining meaningful and comprehensive KPIs for each contract. Responsible for the KPI data collection process, reporting results and making recommendations.



Performs a variety of contract administration duties and assists in the preparation of contract terms and design specifications.

Ensures repairs are completed according to contract terms and design specifications by checking on‑going work. Recommends changes to work specifications and reviews additional work as required, facilitating job completion, taking measurements for interim and final payments. Reviews contractor schedules to ensure that work schedules are appropriately coordinated with operational activities to minimize interference and interruption.

Completes regular inspections and audits for contracted services; submits maintenance requests and contacts applicable departments regarding follow‑up items. Ensures compliance with the Divisional and Departmental Business Plan by identifying areas of non‑compliance and sub‑optimal performance; recommends and develops plans to rectify non‑compliance or to improve performance and accountability of contractors and implements approved plans. Reviews contract terms annually, identifying contractual items requiring change, and makes recommendations.

Represents Maintenance Contracted

Services in regular contractor meetings to provide consistency in communication with stakeholders. Analyzes requests submitted by customers and provides recommendations to departmental managers to ensure an appropriate level of service is provided. Reviews terms for tendering new services and projects.



Assists with standardizing and optimizing contract policies, regulations, procedures and information systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Education and Experience: The competencies for this position would be acquired through a diploma in Building Services or a related field, plus four (4) years’ experience in progressively responsible positions dealing with maintenance related service contracts. Solid written & verbal communications skills. Solid interpersonal and relationship management skills, including negotiation skills as they pertain to contracts, multi‑party agreements and conflict resolution.

Sound computer skills with working knowledge of electronic filing systems and document control. Rail industry experience is an asset. Resident – This position works predominantly on site. We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise.

We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary.

The Total Compensation

Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses. SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.

Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 Maintenance Contracts Administrator (Vancouver)
🏢 British Columbia Rapid Transit
📍 Vancouver

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