Assistant Manager

ABOUT US:
Established in 1956,  BEST  is a Canadian janitorial company that aims to create a cleaner world by focusing on communities' social, environmental, and economic impact. We have been recognized by  Deloitte  as one of  Canada’s Best Managed Companies  and by  Waterstone Human Capital  as one of  Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures .

When you join the BEST team, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules for head office positions
• Competitive wages and benefits packages
• An excellent company culture, with access to educational grants and regular team events and celebrations
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Opportunities for career advancement, on-the-job training, and upskilling within a quickly growing company

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Site Manager in day to day cleaning operations at site level and ensure a safe, professional work environment. The ASM will foster BEST culture, mission, and values.

JOB LOCATION: Downtown, Vancouver  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of site operations, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, and reviewing progress
• Train front line cleaning staff, supervisors and administration
• Motivate, coach, mentor and provide guidance to a staff of up to 40 team members ensuring employee development
• Effectively and professionally communicate with internal and external sources
• Identify, support, and develop growth plans for project works or other site locations
• Provide corrective and/or disciplinary action in accordance with BEST policy guidelines
• Identify potential issues, seek strategic alternative solutions while mitigating risk
• Implement and communicate company initiatives in a timely & effective manner
• Efficiently manage inventory levels of regularly ordered items
• Manage changing priorities with a thorough understanding of business needs
• Respond to inquiries outside business hours such as evening and weekends to meet business needs
• Other duties as required to support contractual needs and business growth

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Business-related Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience
• Ability to pass Canadian Criminal Background Check
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office,
• Understanding of Business Accounting
• Comprehensive understanding of the Employment Standards Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

BEST  is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applicants of all backgrounds.

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