Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator

CELC01 Compass Early Learning and Care; Stayner; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Defined Pension Plan

Health and dental benefits

HSA $500/year

PD opportunities

Reduced child care expenses

RECE membership dues paid

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care seeks a Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator to oversee leased and owned spaces, ensuring safety, accessibility, and alignment with our values and vision framework.

You will work with operations leadership to develop long-term facility plans, coordinate site visits, and manage vendor relationships for maintenance and capital projects across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Awareness of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
• OHSA knowledge and compliance.
• Knowledge of Building and Fire Codes regulation.
• AODA training and knowledge.
• CSA standards for playgrounds and surfaces.
• WHMIS knowledge for hazardous materials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to multiple regions.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Awareness of Small Waterworks act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward systems for safe, accessible, and inviting spaces.
• Conduct regular site visits to identify maintenance and operational needs.
• Coordinate with vendors for facilities maintenance and improvement projects.
• Schedule and oversee annual playground inspections and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and accessibility standards.

Skills

CCEYA awareness

OHSA awareness

Building codes knowledge

AODA knowledge

CSA playground standards

WHMIS knowledge

License to drive

Job description

Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator

Job Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hiring Range: 60K-65K Annually Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026 Please apply by October 23, 2026

Hiring Declarations

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

About Us

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

Job Posting Declarations

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience. This posting is for a new position within our Operations Team to support with organizational growth.

About Compass Early Learning and Care

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community. Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information:

About the Role

The Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator will support the stewardship of our leased and owned spaces so that children, families and team members experience spaces that are safe, accessible, functional, well-maintained and reflective of our values and Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) vision framework.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Organizational Lead for Operations and the Materials/Environment, Outdoor coordinator and Program Leads to develop and steward systems that support beautiful, inviting, safe spaces, aligned with our values.
• Conduct regular site visits with program team leads to identify maintenance and operational needs.
• Work collaboratively with Purchaser and Program Team Leads to coordinate and source vendors for facilities maintenance and improvement project.
• Coordinate annual playground inspections and maintenance.
• Work with internal teams to support teams in meeting health, safety and accessibility standards.
• Coordinate with landlord partners or preferred vendors for owned buildings regarding base building systems and requirements.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year facilities and organizational capital plan collaboratively with the finance team.
• Support with project leadership for identified capital projects and bring facilities knowledge and experience to support recommendations in decision making.
• Promote thoughtful, sustainable and environmentally responsible approaches to buildings and grounds.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to properties, appliances, warranties and major facility systems (i.e. HVAC, water, etc).
• Develop a preferred vendor list to source and coordinate with external service providers.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance, including the safe use of hand and power tools and basic equipment, as required.
• Stay current with regulatory changes affecting child care facilities (e.g., Child Care & Early Years Act, Ontario Building Code, Health & Safety Act).

Skills and Qualifications

• Awareness of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Building and Fire Codes regulation
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training and knowledge
• Knowledge of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for playground and surfacing
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Has valid driver's license and ability to drive to programs in different regions
• Has a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Awareness of the Small Waterworks act and requirements

Benefits

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
• Mandatory Defined PensionPlan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per year
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per yearcompensated in time in lieu of completed outside work hours)
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount) when working a minimum of 15 hours
• Paid RECE membership dues.
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
• Unpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 pays

Inclusivity and Accessibility

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply. We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request, and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process.For assistance, please contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at 705-749-3488 ext. 217 and ext. [e-mail].

Inclusivity and Accessibility

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply. We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process.

CC900 Admin Compass ELC is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 1981. We are a purpose-led, value-based organization where children are at the heart of all that we do. We currently offer early learning and care (licensed infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school age; EarlyON; Forest and Nature programs) at over 40 locations and support many licensed Home Child Care programs.