Owners Representative CN

Canada

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.

Location:

1070 SE Marine Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia V5X2V4 Canada

Under the direction of the appropriate U-Haul Holdings Business Consultant (ADVP), this role reviews and monitors all phases of projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring conformance with company specifications. The position plans, coordinates, and executes construction, renovation, or maintenance projects at assigned locations and is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations.

Why Join Us
U-Haul is a nationally recognized brand with a dynamic, service-driven culture. We provide a supportive environment that promotes career growth, professional development, and overall well-being. Our benefits include:
• Health and Dental coverage through Desjardins Financial
• Health Spending Account provided by U-Haul
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Career stability and opportunities for advancement
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Complete Benefit Plan (if eligible)
• RRSP payroll deduction plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (if eligible)
• You Matter Program (EAP) and Mindset App Program
• Wellness programs to support physical, mental, and financial health
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, hotels, and more

Key Responsibilities (Owner’s Representative)
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Oversee all project phases, including budgets, schedules, and compliance with specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute construction, renovation, and maintenance activities at assigned locations.
• Review project documentation, including drawings, manuals, and addendums, before bids or proposals.
• Support contractor and trade selection, including preparing bid requests, contracts, and estimates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities during renovations and deconstruction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable city, state, and federal regulations.
• Confirm contractors are properly trained, following procedures, and using appropriate PPE.
• Ensure subcontractors obtain required permits.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Prior U-Haul experience required.
• 3–5 years of construction or repair shop experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts and related equipment (with training).
• OSHA certification preferred.

Work Environment
This role involves moderate risk and requires adherence to safety protocols, including working near moving machinery, fumes, or chemicals. Protective gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields may be required.

Physical Demands
Work may require extended periods indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, and reaching. The ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs (with or without assistance) is required.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.