Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Exhibition Place; Toronto; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Health & dental

Extended healthcare

Professional development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Exhibition Place is seeking a Manager, Operations & Maintenance to lead a technical team responsible for building systems, energy management, and preventive maintenance at Canada's largest exhibition facility in Toronto.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and Facility Services and requires a strong background in electrical/mechanical engineering, union staff supervision, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Extensive maintenance experience in a fast-paced facility complex.
• Experience managing staff in unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical professionals in operations and maintenance.
• Manage maintenance programs including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related services.
• Develop and implement PM programs to reduce breakdowns and prolong asset life.
• Oversee budgeting, cost estimates, and procurement for operations services.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, standards, and environmental initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance for capital projects and contracts.

Skills

Maintenance management

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Emergency response

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Salary Range: $115,585 - $146,070 CAD per year

Posting Date: October 13, 2026

Closing Date: October 27, 2026

About Us:

Established in 1879 and located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, the award-winning Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, hosting over 2,000 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Certified Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart, which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site.

We offer a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. Enjoy OMERS participation – a defined benefit pension plan, employer-paid health & dental, extended healthcare, and professional development.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Director, Operations and Facility Services, the Manager, Operations & Maintenance is responsible for managing a team of technical professionals and providing leadership for operational services, including maintenance programs and projects, financial objectives, and planning objectives.

• Manage the provision of maintenance and repair services including carpentry, electrical, energy management, building automations, lighting controls, mechanical, fleet operations, heating/ventilation/air-conditioning, locksmith services, mechanical, painting, plumbing, vehicle maintenance and welding.
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Uphold and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the building, electrical and fire safety codes
• Develop and manage the planning and implementation of environmental and energy conservation initiatives.
• Review and approve purchase requisition for operations services.
• Oversee preparation and approve cost estimates on behalf of operations services.
• Analyze and effectively resolve operational issues and advise the Director of Operations and Facilities Services.
• Manage and maintain the District Energy Plant as well as the power supply to the site & tenants.
• Manage the Exhibition Place Internal Utilities Metering System for both internal and tenant customers.
• Manage maintenance planning and the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
• Design and implement PM programs to reduce breakdowns.
• Ensure timely completion of preventative and proactive maintenance programs.
• Consult and advise of cost-effective solutions to client functional requirements.
• Provide technical advice & feedback to capital projects as required.
• Participate in project teams as a strategic resource in a leadership capacity.
• Initiate the development and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in the area of electrical/mechanical and maintenance operations.
• Provide guidance in the preparation of tender documents, quotations and contracts related to facility services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Post-secondary education in mechanical or electrical engineering discipline plus a minimum of 10 years maintenance experience in a fast-paced facility complex.
• Extensive experience at management level in the area of electrical/mechanical/automation/ metering, building systems services preferably in a maintenance and consumer show environment.
• Experience in managing staff in unionized environment.
• Strong functional ability in the use of a standard office suite of computer programs and knowledge of facility management software packages.
• Excellent skills in the area of verbal and written communications, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem solving at all organizational levels including political level and third party clients.
• Required to respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours, as necessary to support operational requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to interpret collective agreements, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, applicable codes, standards, guidelines and government legislation as they apply to operations services.

Job Vacancy Status:

This is an Existing Position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Exhibition Place is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Exhibition Place and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by emailing us at people&[e-mail] .

Manager, Operations & Maintenance

At Exhibition Place, we strive to be a model of public service excellence through the ongoing effort and commitment of employees.