ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Facilities Management team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Facility Manager is located in Toronto, Ontario, and is responsible for managing and maintaining either single or multiple client facilities, including managing building staff and vendors, coordinating space renovations, and client relationships. Additionally, the Facility Manager will ensure profitability through effective planning, management, and development of effective controls and procedures.

The Facility Manager will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Manage the total overall operation of the facilities in the areas of safety, productivity, and efficiency to the standards of the contract and to the satisfaction of our customers

Develop and maintain an expandable comprehensive maintenance program, which will include training maintenance personnel and establishing an innovative Preventive Maintenance Program

Effectively manage employee performance utilizing appropriate processes including establishing objectives, coaching, mentoring, and corrective disciplinary action

Responsible for solving problems and/or conflicts in a professional manner while maintaining open and timely communication with the customer

Interface with internal and external customers ensuring effective communications regarding status and priority of work

Develop and implement shift schedules while managing labour resources to ensure that the appropriate staffing levels are maintained

Manage and coordinate all utility building activities (such as boilers, emergency generators, chillers, electrical units, etc.)

Prepare proposals for additions, deletions, and changes to the contract scope as requested by the customer

Tracks, analyzes,



and trends project costs; provides accurate invoicing and budgets based on the contract type, terms, and conditions

Responsible for the development and management of operational and capital projects

Plan and prepare project schedules, milestones, and budgets while monitoring progress against established schedules

Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with vendors and other third parties to understand challenges and opportunities, ensure timely exchange of information, and ensure budgetary and service level requirements are met or exceeded

Prepare and negotiate contracts, renewals, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors

Adherence to and implementation of health, safety, quality control, and environmental policies and programs

Inventory and order equipment, materials, and supplies for the maintenance department

Review and approve all expenditures for materials, equipment, tools, supplies, and subcontractors

Must be able to respond to facility emergencies after hours

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Communicates Effectively

Holds Self and Others Accountable

Problem Solving and Innovation

Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Post-secondary education in a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years’ experience in building maintenance or related trade preferred

Must have strong knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building structural systems





Experience in maintaining and managing all building services utilizing contractors and in-house staff

Experience with commercial/institutional buildings, project management, and hydro/water/HVAC is an asset

Experience implementing process and procedural improvements

Knowledge of local and national electrical codes, National Building Code, and National Fire Code is required

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated experience in problem solving abilities

Proven track record supervising multiple teams

Excellent time management skills, ability to shift priorities on an ad hoc basis, and flexibility with working hours

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to be assertive while maintaining diplomacy and political awareness

Ability to anticipate customer’s needs and to proactively implement solutions

Ability to motivate, lead, and facilitate a cross-functional work team to achieve objectives

Must maintain a valid driver’s license

All candidates must be able to pass a police reference check for vulnerable persons

Security clearance requirements The expected salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $110,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package.

Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance perks, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs. Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Facility Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Black u0026 McDonald
📍 Toronto