Facility Support

Role Responsibilities

Are you a highly organized, hands-on individual who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? As a Facility Support Worker, you will be the backbone of operational support at Michener, ensuring efficient transportation, reliable fleet coordination, accurate inventory management, and well-organized facility and store operations.

In this role, you will play a key part in enabling service delivery by managing day-to-day logistics, supporting maintenance activities, and ensuring that supplies, materials, and equipment are available where and  when they are needed.

You will also work independently to resolve operational challenges, support transportation logistics, and maintain accurate records using various computer systems. Your attention to detail, safety-first mindset, and mechanical aptitude will directly contribute to safe, efficient, and well-functioning group homes and program locations.

Key Responsibilities

•    Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory tracking, ensuring accurate records and timely processing of supplies and materials 
•    Support transportation and fleet operations, including safe vehicle use, delivery of goods, and basic vehicle inspections 
•    Assist with facility operations, including setup, maintenance coordination, and support for relocations or space organization 
•    Handle asset and surplus management, including tracking, storage, transfer, and disposal of equipment and materials 
•    Resolve operational issues related to inventory, deliveries, and transportation in a timely and effective manner 
•    Maintain safety standards by following workplace procedures and identifying potential hazards 
•    Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient daily operations and service delivery

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

•    Systems Thinking – The position generates solutions that need to complement existing ones, have a holistic view on complex issues, and consider the risks to the government and impact to multiple external clients and stakeholders.

•    Creative Problem Solving – The position requires considerable analytical, interpretive and evaluative thinking to synthesize a diversity of information and to anticipate the impact of the branch's actions and initiatives. The ability to think conceptually while generating practical solutions is required.

•    Build Collaborative Environments - The position supports the activities of the division by providing issues resolution, facilitation and implementation of priorities and strategic plans. 

•    Agility - The position exercises a high degree of judgment and interpretation. The position responds to emerging issues in the context of the labour market issues and changing government priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard: 

Some high school education and 6 months related experience. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Special Requirement: Physically able to perform heavy manual duties.

Assets

•    A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
•    Experience providing operational, facility, logistics, or inventory support.
•    Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate records.
•    Proficiency with computer applications and electronic tracking systems.
•    Experience with shipping and receiving, fleet operations, asset management, or basic vehicle maintenance is considered an asset.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: Full-time in office – Monday - Friday (38.75/week)

Positions Currently available: One (1) temporary full-time, two-year position (ending on or before August 1, 2028).  This job posting might be used to fill similar opportunities in the future as well.

Location:  This opportunity is located 23 Michener Bend, Red Deer, AB
 
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.