Scandinavian Building Services

Scandinavian Building Services is a Canadian leader in the facilities services industry, specializing in retail and commercial cleaning and building maintenance. The company has been in business for 60 years and has grown from a small, family-owned business in Edmonton, Alberta, to a national presence across Canada, with expansion into the US. Scandinavian Building Services attributes its success to core values of Service, Motivate, Respect, and Connect. The company has between 5,001-10,000 employees. Scandinavian Building Services currently has three open positions available. This on-site role is based at the Edmonton Head Office and requires working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Manager, Administrative Operations will report to the VP of Human Resources and manage a team of 4 employees. This role involves leadership, management, supervision, oversight, and coaching of administrative roles. It also encompasses communication, training, process improvement, and office management responsibilities. Candidates need a minimum of 10 years of administrative or business administration experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. This remote position requires working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Marketing and Proposal Specialist will report to the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships. This role involves creating and implementing marketing plans, managing marketing materials, social media, and preparing proposal documents. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive marketing and/or communications experience. This hybrid role requires working from the Edmonton Head Office (3 days in the office and 2 days remote). The Accounts Payable Accountant will report to the Accounts Payable Lead. The position involves reviewing invoices, creating and adjusting purchase orders, processing invoices, and analyzing reports. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of accounts payable and general accounting experience. The positions utilize various technologies. * **Manager, Administrative Operations:** The tech stack includes Leadership, Management, Coaching, Communication, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Training, Office Management, Budget Management, Team Management, Process Improvement, Diplomacy, Judgment, Technology Skills, and Administrative Services. * **Marketing and Proposal Specialist:** The tech stack includes Marketing, Proposal Development, Project Management, Organizational Skills, AI Tools, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Editing Skills, Brand Awareness, and Lead Generation. * **Accounts Payable Accountant:** The tech stack includes Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Bookkeeping, Sage 300, Microsoft Excel, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Self-Management, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, and Administrative Skills. The work environment varies depending on the role. The Manager, Administrative Operations role is on-site at the Edmonton Head Office. The Marketing and Proposal Specialist position is fully remote. The Accounts Payable Accountant role is a hybrid position, with 3 days in the Edmonton office and 2 days remote. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Scandinavian Building Services and applying for these positions: **1. What benefits does Scandinavian Building Services offer?** Scandinavian Building Services offers a comprehensive medical and dental plan and personal days off. **2. What are the growth opportunities at Scandinavian Building Services?** Scandinavian Building Services offers growth opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program. **3. What is the interview process like?** The interview process includes a preliminary 20-minute phone interview with a Recruiter, a 20-40 minute assessment, and a 30-minute MS Teams video interview with the Hiring Manager and direct Supervisor. **4. How does Scandinavian Building Services describe its culture?** Scandinavian Building Services has a Family First culture and calls its team members the Scandi Family. **5. How long has Scandinavian Building Services been in business?** Scandinavian Building Services has been a Canadian leader in retail and commercial cleaning for the last 60 years. **6. Where is the Edmonton Head Office located?** The Edmonton Head Office is in Edmonton, Alberta. **7. Is Scandinavian Building Services an equal opportunity employer?** Yes, Scandinavian Building Services is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace.