Facilities Manager

Abiona Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,431 - 87,304; Full time

Job summary

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health in Ontario seeks a Facilities Manager to develop preventative maintenance programs, supervise staff, and coordinate vendors and contractors. You will report to the Director of Finance and Administration and contribute to long‑term asset protection, budgeting, and compliance with Ontario codes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Building Sciences, 5+ years in not‑for‑profit facilities management with 3+ years supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities, Management Property Management or Building Sciences from a recognized post‑secondary program, or equivalent.
• Minimum five years' experience in property or facilities management in a not‑for‑profit setting, plus three years' supervisory experience.
• Good understanding of government housing programs and related legislation such as the Housing Services Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective preventative maintenance programs and ensure proper maintenance records.
• Supervise maintenance staff and coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Respond to emergencies and manage on‑call service for building maintenance, safety and security matters.
• Provide professional advice to senior management on long‑term strategies to protect Centre assets.
• Develop and adhere to budgets and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Budgeting

Vendor management

Emergency response

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities, Management Property Management or Building Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health(the “Centre”), is a client-centered organization focusing on infant and early childhood mental health. We support pregnant and parenting young mothers aged 13-29, along with their babies who reside at the Centre or in the community. As an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre, we are the largest Young Parent Infant Centre in the province.

Our commitment is to create a better future for vulnerable pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children 0-6.Our infant and early childhood mental health programs give our clients the tools they need to build secure relationships with their babies, cope with life’s adversities, find help when needed and succeed in life. We offer a live-in treatment program, transitional housing, on-site high school programs, community housing support, housing and community support referral services, and maternal-infant mental health programs. Collaborating with community partners, our multi-disciplinary team provides wraparound programs addressing mental health, education, life skills, and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, along with two Early Learning Centres open to families, young women, and their children in the community.

Our vision is a world where families led by young women have the emotional and physical supports to realize their full potential.

The Manager is responsible for developing effective preventative maintenance programs, ensuring proper maintenance and records, supervision of maintenance staff, coordination of vendors and contractors, prioritization and delegation of work orders, ordering materials and supplies and responding to all forms of building emergencies.

The Manager will also provide professional advice to the senior management team on long-term strategies to protect the physical assets of the Centre.

Position: Facilities Manager

Term: Full time permanent (existing position)

Program: Finance and Administration

Rate of Pay: $79,368 per annum

Reports to: Director, Finance and Administration

Supervises:

• Maintenance Workers

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities, Management Property Management or Building Sciences from a recognized post‐secondary program, or equivalent
• Minimum of five years' experience in property or facilities management in a not‐for‐profit setting, plus three (3) years' supervisory experience.
• Good understanding of government housing programs and related legislation such as the Housing Services Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Building Code, as well as knowledge of property management theory and concepts.
• Good knowledge of building systems, maintenance, construction, security systems, elevator maintenance.
• WHIMS Certification; First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety training
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and respond to emergencies.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work in a busy environment, ability to multi‐task and prioritize.
• Ability to develop and adhere to budgets.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, community members, staff, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and other organizations and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Driver’s License

Working Condition:

• 24 hours emergency response and on call service for building maintenance, safety and security matters
• Exposed to heat, noise, humidity, etc.
• Occasional travel
• Use of own vehicle

Closing Date: August 17, 2026; 5:00 p.m.

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative Police Record Check (Broad Record Check) as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.