Facilities and Maintenance CoordinatorJob Type: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Hiring Range: 60K-65K AnnuallyAnticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026Please apply by October 23, 2026Hiring DeclarationsCompass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions.

About

Us:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves.

We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.Job Posting Declarations:Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. This posting is for a new position within our Operations Team to support with organizational growth.About Compass Early Learning and Care:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare.

We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.About the Role:The Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator will support the stewardship of our leased and owned spaces so that children, families and team members experience spaces that are safe, accessible, functional, well-maintained and reflective of our values and Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) vision framework.Work collaboratively with Organizational Lead for Operations and the Materials/Environment,



Outdoor coordinator and Program Leads to develop and steward systems that support beautiful, inviting, safe spaces, aligned with our values.Conduct regular site visits with program team leads to identify maintenance and operational needs.Work collaboratively with Purchaser and Program Team Leads to coordinate and source vendors for facilities maintenance and improvement project.Coordinate annual playground inspections and maintenance.Work with internal teams to support teams in meeting health, safety and accessibility standards.Coordinate with landlord partners or preferred vendors for owned buildings regarding base building systems and requirements.Develop and maintain a multi-year facilities and organizational capital plan collaboratively with the finance team.Support with project leadership for identified capital projects and bring facilities knowledge and experience to support recommendations in decision making.Maintain appropriate documentation related to properties, appliances, warranties and major facility systems (i.e. HVAC, water, etc).Develop a preferred vendor list to source and coordinate with external service providers.Perform minor repairs and maintenance, including the safe use of hand and power tools and basic equipment, as required.Stay current with regulatory changes affecting child care facilities (e.g., Child Care & Early Years Act, Ontario Building Code, Health & Safety Act).Skills and Qualifications:Awareness of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)Building and Fire Codes regulationAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training and knowledgeKnowledge of Canadian Standards Association (CSA)



for playground and surfacingKnowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)Has valid driver's license and ability to drive to programs in different regionsHas a explicit Vulnerable Sector CheckAwareness of the Small Waterworks act and requirementsBenefits:Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)Mandatory Defined Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per yearProfessional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per year compensated in time in lieu of completed outside work hours)Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount) when working a minimum of 15 hoursPaid RECE membership dues.Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours workedUnpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 paysHow to Apply:To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to the posting; com by indicating the specific job posting you are applying for.

Inclusivity and Accessibility:To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.Inclusivity and Accessibility:To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

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