Facilities Assistant - Contract - 19553

About the Prospect

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)
- Strong 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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📌 Facilities Assistant - Contract (Ottawa)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Ottawa