Operations Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description* Competitive annual salary plus excellent benefits, work phone and laptop provided * High impact role with a successful company * Opportunity for career growth and development * Experience, at either a junior or senior level in the construction or construction-related industry We are Access Canada Equipment Corp. () a family business specializing in Suspended Work Platform Systems (aka Swing Stages), scaffolding and related equipment used in construction, renovation and residential/commercial repairs. We offer complete equipment services: we sell, rent, install, service & train customers on the safe use of all our products. Our focus is always on safety, quality and reliability. Contractors who rely on us know that jobs get done right when you call Access Canada. Thanks to our success we’re growing rapidly. We have three locations across Eastern Canada, and now we’re looking for a new Operations Coordinator to eventually grow into a leadership role in our Toronto office. Operations Coordinator: In this position, you’ll be trained to oversee a wide range of staff and functions. Starting with supervision of our installations staff, you’ll learn to cooperate with other departments (e.g., order department, warehousing, sales, administration.). You’ll be responsible for ensuring communication, understanding and smooth operations among the different parts of our business. You’ll manage staff, as both a supervisor on site and as the lead on hiring, coordinate training and coaching, and will ensure that the team is prepared to do their jobs. Beyond your work with staff, you’ll also be trained to manage our equipment and have a hand in the whole equipment life cycle: from contacting suppliers to inventory management, documentation, and maintenance. Upon training, here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: * Plan and coordinate service and rentals with our clients * Maintain an efficient/profitable schedule of work * Prepare work orders and ensure labour coverage on jobs * Order supplies/equipment as necessary while maintaining supplier relationships * Handle escalations from our operations department, including customer issues * Ensure proper maintenance of fleet/equipment and compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations * Hire, train, supervise, and discipline personnel * Enforce health and safety measures on project sites and in the warehouse To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have excellent communication and organizational skills to cooperate with other teams, get people on board, and manage multiple ongoing priorities. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the operations role from our current Operations Manager who’s being promoted, so you’ll be able to get up to speed quickly learning from the very best! Working at Access Canada Equipment: This is a full-time permanent position, working from 7:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. In addition to a competitive salary based on your experience, you’ll receive benefits after 3 months, paid vacation, and a cell phone and laptop. There will be some travel involved in this role to meet clients and for project site supervision, up to 100km outside the GTA. We’re a generational family business that brings our values with us as we reach more and more customers. Fairness, hard work and respect are at the core of everything we do. When you join our small team of just 13 people, you will be more than just an employee number: you’ll be part of the legacy that we have and continue to build. Qualifications: * 2-5 years’ experience managing equipment in a construction-related industry (preferably in rentals, but also you could also have experience in warehousing or transportation), Alternatively, experience working in high rise building construction as an assistant to the Construction Superintendent, would also be acceptable * Experience managing a small team, including scheduling and training * Experience in construction industry or supply to construction contracting markets * Experience with or strong familiarity with the Ontario Regulations for construction projects * 1-2 years of experience implementing & enforcing compliance with Health & Safety policy * Proficiency with common industry software (MS Word/Excel, inventory software, etc.) * Valid G-class driver’s license and access to a vehicle * Physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds or more * Valid Working at Heights certification or willingness and ability to obtain this * Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (such as estimating or blue print reading) would be an asset How to Apply: Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in, and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. We will review applications, with priority given to those who have completed the assessment, and look forward to hearing from you.