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Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Director of Operations for British Columbia to the Scandi Family! 

What’s in it for you:

• Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term.
• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada  
• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What your day to day will look like:

• Work with the two Regional Directors to create a strategic plan for any roll outs or launches with assigned clients
• Manage client escalations, ensuring satisfaction and permanent resolution
• Develop and grow client relationships for key accounts
• Communicate with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems; discuss and implement company policies and procedures
• Assist and encourage staff to provide solutions and ideas to improve processes or resolve issues when they arise

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum of 10 years managerial/ leadership experience with mid-senior level reports
• Post secondary education in Business or Management is preferred
• Proven success in Project and Operational Management
• Excellent people management skills with demonstrated ability to grow key client relationships and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. Starting as a small family owned and operated business in Edmonton Alberta in 1982 to offering full service janitorial and building maintenance across Canada today. We attribute our success to staying true to our core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Health and Safety Coordinator to the Scandi Family! 

What’s in it for you:

• Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies: We’re committed to a high level standard of excellence for both clients and our Scandi Family.
• Growth Opportunities: A place to hang your hat. We want our employees to grow with us long term.
• Stability and Job Security: Even through tough economic times we’ve continued to steadily grow, and we aren’t slowing down any time soon. With a strong national presence across Canada  
• Family First Culture: We are and have always been a family owned and operated business. We have family friendly events year-round and affectionately call our team members the Scandi Family.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan as well as personal days off.

What your day to day will look like:

• Assemble and update Health and Safety binders for the region including; training, compliance, safety performance and inspection reports and hazard assessments.
• Distribute safety communications and collect sign offs for all locations in the region.
• Complete site visits weekly to conduct inspections of Scandinavian equipment and janitorial rooms at the regional offices and warehouses. Developing appropriate corrective or preventative actions to improve compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support the Health and Safety Director with internal and external audit requirements including safety recognitions and certifications.
• Work with the Health and Safety Director to ensure certification standards are consistently met.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• This is an entry level role we’re happy to train the right candidate.
• Must have a post secondary education or completed courses in Health and Safety or similar field.
• Must own a reliable vehicle travel within region is expected for site visits once a week with 1 overnight travel every 5-6 weeks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with different personalities and build strong long lasting relationships with clients.
• Top notch communication skills; this role will be communicating Health and Safety processes, procedures, policies and training to a variety of departments in the organization and to various client groups.

At Scandinavian Building Services we are an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse workplace. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome all candidates to apply. We feel it is important that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Scandinavian Building Services is a leader in retail, commercial cleaning and maintenance; we have set the standard for quality and service for well over half a century. Innovation approaches combined with experienced, professional staff continue to build strong and lasting relationships with clients of all shapes and sizes…and a reputation that’s simply spotless. Our resume of experience and qualifications contain all aspects of cleaning as well as all forms of buildings, may it be commercial, retail or construction clean. We have offices in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec, settling in Edmonton with our Head office. Scandinavian Building Services maintains millions of square feet daily and is always striving to provide the best results and service possible. Be a part of our dynamic and energetic team of professionals, as we call it, our Scandi Family!

Scandinavian Building Services seeks an experienced Account Manager to support the business through management, development and execution of company standards. Account Managers work directly with the leadership and operations team for each region, reporting to the Regional Director or Vice President. As the primary contact for account operations, the Account Managers execute; project management, client strategies, create professional relations, increase quality assurance and strive for growth within the company while achieving company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage, integrate and facilitate the overall operations of multiple contracts.
• Provide Managerial Leadership involving mentorship and coaching to all staff (lead by example).
• Develop and train staff to meet Scandinavian standards and requirements.
• Recruitment and termination
• Support and maintain internal and external client relations in the industry.
• Maintain and manage high quality cleaning service at all contracts.
• Manage operation and staff budget for all contracts.
• Ensure all Scandinavian Safety Standards are followed and maintained.
• Strong computer skills involving company software and various other computer programs like Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and internal Software)
• Administration and completion of paperwork on a timely manner.
• Team connection and project management meetings.
• Adhere to Company Core Values

External Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a supervisory role in the cleaning industry.
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English (French is an asset)
• Ambitious, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
• Innovative thinking, analytical skills and problem solving execution
• Flexibility and adaptability required
• Team Building and connection
• Strong Leadership skills
• Experienced in high pressure and stressful situations
• Able to prioritize tasks in a professional and efficient manner
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to career goals

Job Details

• Must be available 24/7 in case of emergency or client needs
• Competitive Wages are offered as per industry standards
• iPad, Cell Phone and Computer provided
• Benefits after 3 Months
• Gas allowance provided
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance with a third party liability of $2 million, and must be able to provide a driver's abstract

Over 60 years in business, we strive on being the best in our industry and creating the best working atmosphere for all of our staff. As one of the Best Managed Companies in Canada we thrive on team recognition and involvement. We look forward to hearing from you!

Scandinavian would like to thank all applicants. Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Come and join our Scandi Family and find out what a great team you could be working with!

Scandinavian Building Services is a leader in retail, commercial cleaning and maintenance; we have set the standard for quality and service for well over half a century. Innovation approaches combined with experienced, professional staff continue to build strong and lasting relationships with clients of all shapes and sizes…and a reputation that’s simply spotless. Our resume of experience and qualifications contain all aspects of cleaning as well as all forms of buildings, may it be commercial, retail or construction clean. We have offices in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec, settling in Edmonton with our Head office. Scandinavian Building Services maintains millions of square feet daily and is always striving to provide the best results and service possible. Be a part of our dynamic and energetic team of professionals, as we call it, our Scandi Family!

Scandinavian Building Services seeks an experienced Account Manager to support the business through management, development and execution of company standards. Account Managers work directly with the leadership and operations team for each region, reporting to the Regional Director or Vice President. As the primary contact for account operations, the Account Managers execute; project management, client strategies, create professional relations, increase quality assurance and strive for growth within the company while achieving company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage, integrate and facilitate the overall operations of multiple contracts.
• Provide Managerial Leadership involving mentorship and coaching to all staff (lead by example).
• Develop and train staff to meet Scandinavian standards and requirements.
• Recruitment and termination
• Support and maintain internal and external client relations in the industry.
• Maintain and manage high quality cleaning service at all contracts.
• Manage operation and staff budget for all contracts.
• Ensure all Scandinavian Safety Standards are followed and maintained.
• Strong computer skills involving company software and various other computer programs like Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and internal Software)
• Administration and completion of paperwork on a timely manner.
• Team connection and project management meetings.
• Adhere to Company Core Values

External Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a supervisory role in the cleaning industry.
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills in English (French is an asset)
• Ambitious, enthusiastic and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
• Innovative thinking, analytical skills and problem solving execution
• Flexibility and adaptability required
• Team Building and connection
• Strong Leadership skills
• Experienced in high pressure and stressful situations
• Able to prioritize tasks in a professional and efficient manner
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to career goals

Job Details

• Must be available 24/7 in case of emergency or client needs
• Competitive Wages are offered as per industry standards
• iPad, Cell Phone and Computer provided
• Benefits after 3 Months
• Gas allowance provided
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance with a third party liability of $2 million, and must be able to provide a driver's abstract

Over 60 years in business, we strive on being the best in our industry and creating the best working atmosphere for all of our staff. As one of the Best Managed Companies in Canada we thrive on team recognition and involvement. We look forward to hearing from you!

Scandinavian would like to thank all applicants. Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Come and join our Scandi Family and find out what a great team you could be working with!