Facility Steward

Canadian Opera Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment assistance program

Extended health benefits

RRSP contribution plan after 1 year

Dress rehearsal tickets

Bike parking

Job summary

The Canadian Opera Company invites applications for a full-time Facility Steward at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Reporting to Facilities Management, you will support building services, maintain spaces, manage deliveries, and assist with events to ensure a superior guest experience.

This in-person role requires physical work, evening/weekend shifts, and collaboration with security and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Experience in facility maintenance or building services.
• Familiarity with basic carpentry, repairs, and building equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building condition and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain inventory control and distribute building supplies and consumables.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance including snow removal and cleaning.
• Install and maintain all signage.
• Assist with setup and teardown of performances and events.
• Accept deliveries and coordinate vendor access to the building.
• Conduct building patrols and report safety issues or maintenance concerns.
• Support emergency procedures including fire safety inspections and incident response.
• Maintain facility logs and records.
• Collaborate with security, housekeeping, and operations teams to maintain readiness.

Skills

MS Office

Facility maintenance

Carpentry basics

Lifting & physical work

Ladders & heights

Teamwork & communication

Safety awareness

Smart Serve

Working at Heights

Elevated Work Platforms

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

The Canadian Opera Company is now accepting applications for the position of Facility Steward. This is a full-time, in-person position at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (FSCPA) in the Building Services Department, reporting to Facilities Management. This is an existing vacancy arising from the departure of a previous team member and is a full-time position with a salary range of $38,000 - $44,000 per annum depending on experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

This role within the FSCPA offers these key benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a progressive, inclusive, and welcoming performing arts venue
• Employment assistance program
• Extended Health benefits
• RRSP Contribution plan after one (1) year of service
• Dress rehearsal tickets for COC productions
• Paid access to secured bike parking

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, this position plays a critical role in ensuring patrons and guests have an exceptional experience when attending performances and special events at the FSCPA. Acting as a good communicator and reliable support for the Building Services Team, the position is responsible for checking all building areas, receiving deliveries, moving and setting furniture and providing preventative maintenance and basic repairs. As a member of the Facilities team, you will play a key role in maintaining facilities operations for the FSCPA.

This is an in-person position with no option for hybrid or remote work, as scheduled Saturday through Friday, may include evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building Maintenance and Upkeep

• Monitor building condition and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain inventory control and distribute building supplies and consumables.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance including snow removal and cleaning.
• Install and maintain all signage

Operational Support

• Assist with setup and teardown of non-jurisdictional assets for performances, events, and tenant activities.
• Accept and coordinate deliveries and vendor access to the building.

Safety and Facility Monitoring

• Conduct building patrols and report safety issues or maintenance concerns.
• Support emergency procedures including fire safety inspections and incident response.

Administrative and Team Collaboration

• Maintain facility logs and operational records.
• Collaborate with security, housekeeping, and operations teams to maintain building readiness.

Experience and Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience in facility maintenance, construction trades, or building services.
• Familiarity with basic carpentry, repairs, and building equipment.
• Ability to lift equipment and perform physical tasks as required.
• Ability to climb ladders, comfortable working at heights, in tight spaces, and in dim lighting
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Core competencies would include:
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Safety Awareness
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
• Smart Serve
• Working at Heights certification
• Elevated Work Platforms training
• Valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada under relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Working Conditions

• On-site work environmentin operation facility
• Evening and weekend work required based on operational needs
• Frequent movement through the facility and mechanical areas
• Working outdoors based on seasonal requirements
• Regular lifting, material handling, and equipment use
• Occasional work outside standard hours for operational needs

ABOUT THE CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY

Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company is the largest producer of opera in Canada and one of the largest in North America. General Director Ian Derrer joined the company in 2026, forming a leadership team alongside Artistic Director Roberto Mauro and Music Director Johannes Debus. The COC enjoys a loyal audience, including a dedicated base of subscribers, and has an international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation. Its diverse repertoire includes new commissions and productions, local and international collaborations with leading opera companies and festivals, and attracts the world’s foremost Canadian and international artists. The company is an incubator for the future of the art form, nurturing Canada’s new wave of opera performers and creators with customized training and support. The COC’s purpose-built opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, is hailed internationally as one of the finest in the world.

As Canada's largest opera company, the COC deeply values equity and diversity across all levels of the organization and believes in fostering an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that fully supports our team’s personal and collective success. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects our community, our city, and our country and, in turn, the COC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities who share and embrace these values of anti-racism and inclusion.

The COC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.