Area Manager

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager for Caretaking to enhance service delivery at the St. George campus. This role is pivotal in overseeing caretaking services, ensuring health and safety standards, and managing a large, unionized workforce. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and leadership skills, effectively respond to community needs, and maintain service delivery schedules. With a focus on fostering a collaborative work environment and managing a significant budget, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant academic setting. If you are passionate about facilities management and leading teams, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing a large unionized workforce in facility management.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee caretaking services on assigned shifts at St. George campus.
• Manage hiring, training, and employee relations while maintaining budget.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Graduation

Professional Training

College Diploma or Undergraduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 05/07/2025
Req ID:42831
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Bldgs & Grounds -04
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Position Summary:

The Area Manager, Caretaking is responsible for providing timely, efficient and effective caretaking services to assigned shifts of the St. George campus. Through supervisory of direct reports, oversees the provision of caretaking services (including but not limited to cleaning activities,response to campus community needs and customer concerns, service delivery schedules, waste and recycling collection and employee relations) on assigned shifts on a 24/7 basis. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new recruits at the hourly paid and supervisory staff levels, enforcing/maintaining health and safety standards within the department, responding to campus community needs/customer concerns, ensuring service delivery schedules, handling labour relations and attendance awareness issues, and operating within budget guidelines as directed.

Qualifications Required:

Education:

• High school graduation plus professional training required.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals related to cleaning, WHMIS regulations, Ontario Health & Safety Act.
• C ollege diploma or undergraduate degree is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a large, unionized workforce, preferably in a facility management setting (i.e. institutional caretaking operations and waste/recycling collection) or not-for-profit, or public service organization with responsibility for a budget of not less than $2M.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure of multiple demands, strict deadlines and frequently changing priorities.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to motivate staff and demonstrate effective leadership.
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Other:

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to create charts, graphs and reports from several software programs.
• Ability to analyze information and create comparable for work loading job assignments.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Closing Date:05/21/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 2 -- Hiring Zone: $82,083 - $95,762 -- Broadband Salary Range: $82,083 - $136,802
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services