Facility Manager

YMCA Greater Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Toronto seeks a Facility Manager to lead maintenance and cleaning operations. This role requires extensive experience in building management and strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Join us to make a significant impact in the community through this integral position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in skilled trades and/or building maintenance.
• Experience in compliance with related legislation.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cleaning and maintenance team.
• Develop, maintain, and control cleaning plans.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal and relationship building

Communication skills

Quality focus

Diversity and inclusion understanding

Education

Post-Secondary Education

RPA Certificate or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Facility Management applications

MS Excel

Job description

Starting Rate : $79,847 – Check out the YMCA’s !

Location : West End YMCA HF - 931 College Street, Toronto, ON M6H 1A1

Work Hours : 37.5 hours weekly

Employment Type : Contract Salaried Full-Time - 1 Year

Number of Vacancies : 1

Anticipated Start Date : August 15, 2025

Deadline to Apply : August 11, 2025

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Facility Manager is an integral part of the management team, playing a leadership role in implementing standards of Service Excellence (Cleaning and Maintenance Audits) to ensure the delivery of high quality service to members.

This is a hands-on position responsible for implementation of a fully integrated cleaning program that includes day staff, laundry services for towels, after hour contract cleaning, comprehensive preventative maintenance program, asset management, refurbishment, and capital project management. In addition to a fully integrated cleaning program, the incumbent is also responsible for the promotion of a “cleaning culture” among all YMCA staff and volunteers in the centre. The incumbent will be a team leader who displays good communication skills, holds flexible hours to meet the needs of the site, and is service / quality driven.

In this role, you will :

• Lead the cleaning and maintenance team to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained center.
• Provide hands-on services and supervision in the areas of maintenance, cleaning, and service contractors.
• Maintain YMCA standards and prepare and implement SAM Action Plan - cleaning and maintenance.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and lead maintenance, cleaning, housekeeping staff, and volunteers, including preparation of shift schedules.
• Direct and co-ordinate all relevant tradespeople for cleaning, repairs, and maintenance performed on equipment, building systems, refurbishment, and capital projects, as required. Monitor contract services to ensure quality standards are met and contract compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and control cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment plans, schedules, and expenditures in accordance with the approved budget and procedures.
• Implement the approved facility refurbishment program following guidelines set out by the Property Management team.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Ensure the health and safety of employees by implementing safety practices and procedures (including WHMIS) following the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
• Prepare and prioritize capital projects in conjunction with the General Manager, Health & Fitness and the General Manager Facilities, Property Management for the Senior Vice President, Property Management's approval, following guidelines set out by the Association. Assume the role of project manager and monitor the budget for capital projects, in coordination with the Project Management team.
• Perform the role of Service Leader and / or Acting General Manager as required.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and Association and facility functions. Self-manage ongoing professional development.
• Actively participate in the Facility Manager Task Force, building on shared learning to research and implement best practices and code compliance across all YMCA facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring :

Post-Secondary Education or equivalent experience

RPA Certificate (Real Property Administration) and / or enrollment in a program leading to a Certified Facility Management designation or equivalent in Building Facility Management

Experience and knowledge with wireless technology, including CRM systems, conditioning equipment with integrated television, etc., and CRM, kiosks—an asset

WHMIS and Workplace Safety Core Training

Minimum of 10 years of related experience in skilled trades and / or building maintenance, preferably in one or more of the following areas :

Electrical / Plumbing

Operating Engineering / Pneumatics

Mechanical HVAC

Experience in pool filtration / water chemistry—an asset; Pool Operator Certificate preferred (certification must be obtained within the first three months)

Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with related legislation

Excellent leadership skills, results-oriented, driven by initiative

Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and communicate excellently with members, staff, and volunteers

Excellent written communication skills

Solid computer skills, comfortable working with Outlook, MS Explorer, MS Excel, BAS systems, financial software, and Facility Management applications

Focus on quality, creativity, and innovation

Previous experience in a supervisory position and in the achievement of administrative tasks

Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers Health and Fitness work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design

What you need to succeed :

Commitment to the YMCA’s

Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

YMCA Competencies : Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people / people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people / people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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