Supervisor, Caretaking - Term

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto is seeking a Supervisor for Caretaking Services. The role involves overseeing operational needs and supervising staff at the St. George campus. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in caretaking and a commitment to customer service. This is a 6-month contract position focused on creating a clean and sustainable environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Lead Hand or Service Worker in Caretaking.
• Must possess a valid full Driver's Licence (G).
• Experience in using cleaning materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day caretaking operational needs.
• Conduct routine building inspections.
• Supervise a team of caretaking staff.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Supervisor, Caretaking - Term

Date Posted: 09/29/2025
Faculty/Division: Operations & Real Estate Partnerships
Department: Facilities & Services - Caretaking Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Caretaking Supervisor oversees the Caretaking staff in a group of buildings on the St. George Campus.
Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day Caretaking operational needs, analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements as well as conducting routine building inspections.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing day-to-day caretaking operational needs
• Verifying inventory of equipment
• Analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements
• Ensuring others adhere to appropriate waste and recycling programs
• Conducting routine building inspections
• Supervising a department or section and a number of lower-level supervisors (lead-hands)

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Industry certification (i.e. ISSA, APPA, etc.) is an asset.
• Five (5) years of practical experience as a Lead Hand or Service Worker Caretaking; experience supervising others is a strong asset.
• Experience using and instructing the use of all cleaning materials and equipment
• Must have a valid full Driver’s Licence (G).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Tactful with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, motivational, organizational and administrative skills.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Tactful
• Team player

This is a 6-month contract position.
Closing Date: 10/08/2025, 11:59PM ET

The University of Toronto is committed to equity and diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).