Prince Rupert Base Operations Lead

(24 Month Term)

Prince Rupert, BC (Band 5)

Expected Salary $67,021 to $87,965

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will:

• Support a wide variety of projects and day to day activities for Babcock Canada’s Prince Rupert Facility, with a focus on supporting the British Columbia Helicopter Emergency Medical Services program. No two days are exactly the same!
• Working closely with Babcock’s Corporate Services teams (these teams include Facilities and Site Services, Health, Safety and Environment, and Procurement and Supply Chain), the successful candidate will:
  o Inspect buildings and grounds regularly to spot repair needs.
  o Ensure service contracts are established and adhered to.
  o Coordinate tasks with outside vendors.
  o Uphold health, fire, and safety rules onsite.
  o Direct cleaning, security, and facility maintenance staff.
  o Coordinate office moves and layout changes.
  o Seek cost-effective improvement initiatives regarding the facility’s management and services.
  o Work within Babcock’s established processes and communicate proactively with all stakeholders.
• Be the go to Babcock Canada on-site representative, serving as the primary point of contact for all facility and base related needs. Building strong, positive relationships with end users is key—you’ll take the time to understand what they need and help deliver solutions that work for all parties.
• Reporting to the Head of Maintenance, you’ll collaborate with teammates across the Aircraft Maintenance and Facilities and Site Services group and partner with colleagues throughout Babcock’s broader matrix organization. Teamwork, clear communication, and living Babcock’s core principles will help drive great outcomes.
• Lead Prince Rupert base related projects from start to finish—from initial planning through execution and close out. Along the way, you’ll keep things organized by managing documentation, scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, while keeping an eye out for risks or changes that could affect progress.
• Provide clear and effective communication on project status to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This includes preparing written status updates as well as developing and delivering presentations for regular reporting cycles when required.
• Attend project team meetings by contributing to structured agendas, capturing detailed minutes, maintaining action trackers, and proactively following up to drive progress and accountability.
• Coordinate onsite work with trades and vendors, including preparing statements of work, overseeing activities while work is underway, acting as the main point of contact, and ensuring everything is completed safely and in line with expectations.
• Balance hands on problem solving with solid project management skills. Your work could range from everyday operational tasks—like checking inventory, installing simple fixtures or scheduling third party contractors—to supporting larger facility initiatives and contributing to risk registers and updating project plans. This role does involve some physical tasks, as needed.
• Follow corporate procedures, safety standards, and project specific requirements while maintaining a strong focus on quality and health & safety. Spot an issue? You’ll be encouraged to speak up early so it can be addressed quickly and safely.

The ideal candidate brings:

• 4+ years relevant experience including experience successfully managing/maintaining a facility (or an equivalent mix of education and real world experience) with multiple stakeholders, including some hands on Project Management experience (1-2 years). You know how to juggle priorities and keep projects moving!
• Relevant education in project management or an equivalent level of training and experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A positive, resilient, and adaptable mindset. You’re comfortable shifting gears as project demands change, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Practical “handy person” skills as a foundation—formal training isn’t required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal—you’re comfortable sharing information clearly with a variety of audiences.
• Experience and confidence using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management software to keep everything organized and on track would be an asset.
• Eligibility to obtain RCMP criminal record check clearance.
• Basic technical aptitude and the ability to understand practical, on the ground requirements when working with trades and contractors.
• Experience in an aviation environment (considered an asset).

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.
Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/