Facilities Coordinator, Operations & Projects

Job posting ID: 9041

Employment status: Regular full-time

Position's anticipated start date: 2026-08-17

Salary/Rate of pay: $65,100 - $76,600

Application deadline: 2026-08-11

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Facilities Coordinator, Operations & Projects to join our dynamic Enterprise Facilities team.

The Coordinator, Operations & Projects is responsible for coordinating operational and project activities in alignment with internal procedures, training requirements, and applicable regulatory and legislative standards, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to established quality and compliance expectations.

In this role you will provide on‑site operational oversight and coordination for facilities activities, including preventative maintenance, demand maintenance, repairs, and site‑based project work such as renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and space reconfigurations.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and subcontracted service providers to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and to established standards. The Coordinator, Operations & Projects will also provide coordination support to the Facilities Supervisor and contributes to the effective delivery of facilities services across the broader portfolio.

Formula for success

• Drawing from your experience, you will coordinate the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facility systems, maintenance activities, and vendor services, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, quality standards, and operational procedures while supporting continuous improvement and facility performance.
• Leveraging your excellent interpersonal skills, you will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, issue resolution, and a customer-focused approach that enhances service delivery and operational success.
• You will contribute to a collaborative team environment by supporting colleagues, taking initiative on tasks and issues, exercising sound judgment and accountability.
• Demonstrating your strong organization skills, you will coordinate financial and administrative activities for the Facilities team, including purchase orders, invoicing, budget tracking, vendor expenditures, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, financial accountability, and compliance with budget and audit requirements.
• You will support facilities-related projects, including renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and space reconfigurations, by assisting with planning, scheduling, contractor management, stakeholder communication, and project execution to ensure successful delivery and minimal operational disruption.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of post-secondary diploma or certificate in Building Systems Technology, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Preference for CET, BOMA, IFMA, Certified Facilities Professional, or active pursuit of these designations.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, building systems coordination, or maintenance oversight in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, vendor activities, and multi‑system building operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, automation).
• Experience working in GMP, ISO, or other compliance‑driven environments, including documentation control and audit readiness.
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental Control Management Systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and energy/utility monitoring
• Experience supporting or coordinating facility‑related projects (renovations, infrastructure upgrades, space reconfigurations).
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, vendors, and contractors effectively.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, and maintenance management systems (CMMS); experience with MS Project, scheduling tools, and cost tracking.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, as‑built drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance records.
• Strong organizational skills with emphasis on accuracy, documentation quality, and audit‑readiness.
• Solid understanding of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements related to facility operations.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will be on site at 1800 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, Ontario.
• Shift/hours - Monday to Friday days, with some on-call requirement.
• Travel requirements - travel within the Ottawa region to various locations as well as Sudbury, Ontario. Must have a valid license and reliable transportation.
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 20 lbs.

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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