Manager, Technical Services

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Toronto seeks a Manager of Technical Services to oversee maintenance operations for its facilities. The role requires managing equipment, leading teams, and ensuring safety across all buildings. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license in Ontario, along with significant experience in maintenance management. The position also emphasizes a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within the university community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of trade experience in building and power plant maintenance.
• Experience in a unionized environment and managing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance systems and operations for university buildings.
• Develop maintenance procedures and conduct regular inspections.
• Lead projects including cost estimates and system design.

Skills

Technical ability

Project management

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license in Ontario

Third Class Power Engineer certification

Tools

Reliability Centered Maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

In the Facilities Management department, we take pride in our buildings and grounds and provide a welcoming, service-oriented, clean and safe environment for our students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to facilitate the Academic Mission of Excellence in Research and Teaching by providing a safe, clean, healthy, comfortable and sustainable environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Engineering and Physical Plant, the Manager, Technical Services is responsible for managing the maintenance systems within the Engineering Operations.

Primary responsibilities include managing the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all associated equipment and services in all buildings at the University of Toronto Scarborough; developing procedures of operations; initiating daily/preventative maintenance work orders and ensuring implementation through regular inspections; instructing in the use of appropriate maintenance and repair methods; troubleshooting and resolving equipment and systems to minimize downtime; coordinating work between contractors, trades and UTSC staff; indirectly managing and delegating work of the Electrician, Electrician Apprentice, Plumber, Millwright and Control Technician and directly managing Lead Hands, Shift Engineers and Maintenance Operating Engineers.

The Manager, Technical Services will manage and direct all stages of projects, including consulting/client liaison, initial review/cost estimates, project system design, analysis of system functionality and performance requirements, troubleshooting and resolving to propose alternatives, implementation, commissioning, and final review of multiple upgrades/modification projects.

The Manager will use Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques to plan the annual maintenance schedule. They will develop the maintenance budget based on predicted costs as an output from the annual maintenance schedule. The Manager will analyze and identify equipment near end of life and propose strategic recommendations for replacement of equipment.

The Manager may act in the capacity of the Assistant Director, Engineering and Physical Plant or as their designate, in their absence.

Essential Qualifications

I. EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario; registered and in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Third (3rd) Class Power Engineer and technical certificate or diploma or a graduate from a technical institution or community college in mechanical or electrical studies or trade school as a Building Engineer or Environmental building systems certificate or Power Engineering certification would be a definite asset.

II. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of trade experience in building, power plant, and workshop equipment maintenance, including at least two (2) years of managing staff in an unionized environment and/or leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of heating and ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems in modern buildings and steam plants.
• Experience managing and leading projects, budgets and procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Experience managing and resolving conflicts.

III. SKILLS:

• High caliber technical ability with quality service experience and a sound technical background. Knowledge of Ontario Building Code is desirable.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of computer-based maintenance management systems and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills. Familiarity working with MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

IV. OTHER:

• Labour relations experience including interpreting and applying terms of collective agreements.
• Ability to plan maintenance tasks and correlate with existing manpower, budget restrictions and availability of systems.
• Must possess initiative, tact, good judgment, and ability to multitask.
• Must have an excellent understanding of the TSSA regulations.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Closing Date: 12/17/2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea: PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 – Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 – Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].