Facilities Assistant - Contract - 19553

About the Opportunity
Our federal public sector client is seeking a bilingual Facilities Assistant to support its Building Operations team in downtown Ottawa. You will help keep a busy, designated heritage building running smoothly by coordinating contractors, tracking service calls, supporting maintenance, renovation and telecommunications activities, and providing administrative support. This is an urgent, immediate-start contract suited to an organized, service-minded person who enjoys hands‑on facilities work and juggling multiple priorities.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support the acquisition, installation, maintenance and repair of facilities and telecommunications services for judges, senior officials and staff

Solicit cost quotations and prepare requisitions and submissions for repair, construction and maintenance needs

Escort contractors on site and monitor the progress, quality and delivery of supplier and contractor work, applying quality control guidelines

Respond to and help resolve accommodation and telecommunications complaints as directed by the Facilities Officer

Monitor facility cleanliness to support Health and Safety compliance

Receive and verify goods and services, and verify and recommend supplier invoices for payment





Assist with Crown assets services (inventory and disposal)

Provide administrative and data entry support, track service calls, and contribute to Building Operations procedures, standards and guidelines

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

Secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant work experience

At least 12 months of relevant experience in facilities, building operations, property management, stores or a similar support role

Bilingual in English and French

Valid Government of Canada Secret security clearance (mandatory)

Solid interpersonal and client service skills, with the ability to work with trades, contractors and office staff alike

Comfortable with computer applications for tracking, documentation and data entry

Able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and move or position furniture and equipment; willing to work overtime as required

About the Job

Duration: November 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with possibility of extension. Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Location: Ottawa, ON (downtown)

Onsite work environment

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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