Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

The Facilities

Technician will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of building systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, and compressed air equipment. This role requires hands‑on technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with contractors to ensure optimal equipment performance. Riverside strives to keep the highest standard for Building & Physical Infrastructure and this role will support in attending building and infrastructure repairs and maintenance.

The successful candidate will support preventive maintenance (PM) programs, respond to issues as they arise, and ensure a safe and reliable working environment for all staff. Perform daily inspections and operational checks on HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, and compressed air systems , any other Equipment on the Facilities Assets List . Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control issues related to building systems.

Monitor system performance and adjust to optimize efficiency and reliability. Respond promptly to facility‑related breakdowns or alerts, taking corrective action as necessary. Attend to basic building repairs, caulking works, light piping works, assembling or relocating accessories, equipment, furniture ect Assist in loading and unloading equipment, accessories or furniture.

Perform minor repair work for scopes under Facilities as directed by the Facilities Supervisor/Manager Preventive Maintenance & Repairs Carry out scheduled PM tasks on HVAC, chiller, boiler, and related facilities equipment. Replace filters, belts, and other consumable components as per maintenance schedules or as and when required or directed by line manager.



Document all maintenance activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Coordinate and oversee contractors performing specialized maintenance or repairs. Assist, host or escort contractors for any interventions on Riverside’s Premises.

Facility

Monitoring & Reporting Conduct and log daily building system checks, documenting temperature, pressure, and operational readings. Track system performance trends and report deviations to the Facilities Supervisors/ Manager. Recommend and implement improvements for energy efficiency and equipment reliability.

Follow all company safety policies and procedures while performing work. Participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments , food safety workshops , and workplace inspections. Riverside priorities both a highest Food & Peoples’ Safety as a top priority, and the ideal candidate is expected to live this culture and maintain a safe setting.

At least a High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 2 years’ hands‑on experience in building systems maintenance with a strong focus on HVAC, boilers, and chillers.

Basic

Knowledge and Skills in Electrical. Solid troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical components of HVAC, chiller, and boiler systems.

Experience with daily operational checks, performance monitoring, and PM scheduling. Understanding of basic mechanical, electrical, and control principles. Excellent communication skills for working with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Basic computer skills, including CMMS data entry and MS Office applications. Ability to Prioritize Food Safety and Employee Safety Culture. Full‑time position, primarily onsite at our Greater Toronto Area facilities.





May require occasional evening, weekend, or on‑call work for urgent facility needs.

Continuous

Training and Coaching to be provided Exposure to mechanical equipment noise and temperature variations in plant areas and exterior works. 30 - $35 CAD Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.

Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.

Personal development : We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long‑term brand love.

You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high‑quality products.

Continuous improvement: As a learn‑as‑we‑go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. Join Employee‑Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights

📌 Facilities Assistant: Full-time (Toronto)
🏢 Riverside Natural Foods
📍 Toronto