Facilities Assistant (Driver)

Posted A month ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 26 to 28 per hour

Job Description

Amazing opportunity for a Facilities Assistant with facilities or shipping/receiving experience, the ability to carry 50 lbs, strong multitasking abilities, a valid class 5 drivers license and clean driving abstract. This is a contract through January 22, 2027.

Who – The Company:
A local Vancouver success story with global operations and an impeccable reputation.

What- The Role:
You will be responsible for transporting all mail and office furniture to our client’s Vancouver locations, receiving incoming correspondence, shipping outgoing packages, and various facilities frenzied running around duties as required. This role interacts cross-functionally with all internal departments as well as acting as a point of contact with local couriers. The Facilities Assistant frequently handles highly confidential and specialized information, including sensitive, strategic, and organizational information. Your success in this role will depend on your strong multi-tasking abilities, your communication skills and ability to thrive in a constantly changing, high-volume work landscape.

Transports all packages and furniture between all 4 offices within Vancouver
Moves and lifts furniture, delivering to end user while also maintaining furniture inventory
Minor furniture repair, plus warranty follow up as needed
Constantly creating processes to accommodate our rapid growth and improve our guest service
Maintains clear and concise routines for all deliveries with expedience and accuracy, coordinating all tracking, processes and procedures to ensure consistent pick up & organization at each location
Organizes mail room so all correspondence is sorted, well-organized and accounted for
Liaises with employees to provide support and guidance on interoffice deliveries-related queries and procedures
Supports the shipping and facilities team with overflow tasks as needed

Who – The Candidate:

Valid class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract
At least 2 years’ experience in Facilities and/or Shipping/Receiving
Worked with light duty tools and experience with small furniture repairs
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Extraordinary customer service, organizational and time management skills
Attains high accuracy for numbers and excellent memory
Sound knowledge of MS Office applications as well as familiarity with software technologies – 2Ship & WTS
Responsive problem-solving skills
Excellent team player, as well as ability to work independently
Consistent lifting (max 50lbs)

How much:
$26-28/hr commensurate with experience + 4% vacation pay.

Where:
Vancouver, this role is onsite 5 days/week.

When & How To Apply:
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