Facilities Operations Support (Building Services)

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Date: Jun 17, 2026

Location: Winnipeg, MB (Onsite), CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

 

Job ID: 10090 

Employment Type: Existing Role 

Working Business Language: English
 

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $42,000 -  $48,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. 

 

About Us

This role requires you to be physically onsite at our Winnipeg Headquarters located at 236 Carlton St., Winnipeg, Manitoba.
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working under general supervision, the Facilities Operations Support works to support Wawanesa’s Corporate Facilities team by assisting with routine building operations, workspace support, and day-to-day maintenance activities. The role provides direct support to the Facilities Technician to help ensure the workplace remains safe, functional, and professionally maintained. This position contributes to the overall success of Corporate Facilities through timely, responsive, and service-oriented support.


Job Responsibilities

  • Support the Facilities Technician with routine building maintenance and minor repair activities.
  • Safely perform tasks at height using ladders or step stools, including adherence to all safety protocols, proper equipment inspection, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Assist with workstation moves, furniture setup, meeting room configurations, and general space adjustments.
  • Provide internal and external event support, including room setup and tear-down, furniture staging, signage placement, and post-event reset of spaces.
  • Perform basic upkeep tasks such as light bulb replacement, minor paint touch-ups, filter changes, and general housekeeping of back-of-house areas.
  • Conduct regular walkthroughs to identify maintenance, safety, or cleanliness concerns and report findings appropriately.
  • Support the facilities work order process by responding to routine service requests and escalating issues when required.
  • Assist with receiving, staging, and distributing facilities-related deliveries and supplies.
  • Maintain organized storage rooms and support inventory tracking of facilities materials and supplies.
  • Provide support during preventative maintenance activities under direction.
  • Assist with building-related emergency response activities as directed.
  • Responsible for carrying out additional special projects as required.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required.
  • Related post-secondary education in building operations, trades, or facilities management considered an asset.
  • 0–2 years of general maintenance, building support, or facilities-related experience preferred.
  • Basic understanding of computers, mobile devices, and work order systems; proficiency with MS Office considered an asset.
  • Strong communication skills; written and verbal.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a service-oriented mindset.
  • Adapts behavior to meet the demands of a changing environment; demonstrates stability of performance under pressure and/or during urgent situations.
  • Physically capable of lifting to 40 lbs. and pushing up to 55 lbs. as required to support operational activities.
  • Ability to safely work at heights using ladders or similar equipment in compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
  • Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset.


Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. 
 

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
 

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