At Verve Senior Living, we’re driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the older adults we serve. Our teams bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, and it shows in our culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have received Canada's Best Managed Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and to have been recognized with the Best Managed Gold Standard designation in 2026, reflecting our continued excellence and long-standing dedication to service, leadership, and care. What truly sets us apart are the people who choose to build their careers here. Whether you're supporting our residences or contributing within our corporate community, your work plays an important role in helping seniors live longer, better and you’ll be supported by a team that believes in growing together, celebrating success, and having fun along the way If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact, and where you can thrive personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

The Shores, part of the Verve Elite brand, is a new, modern retirement residence built and designed to deliver best-in-class amenities, comfort, and service. The Director of Building Services is a key leadership role responsible for creating and maintaining a secure, clean, and exceptionally well-presented environment that supports resident well-being and an outstanding team member experience. Leading Building Services across maintenance and building systems, housekeeping, and laundry, you will set operational standards, build strong routines and preventative maintenance practices, and ensure the reliable performance of all core infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing,



life safety/fire systems, and building envelope). With a proactive, customer-service mindset, you will partner with residence leadership and department heads to plan priorities, manage vendors and budgets, uphold regulatory and corporate requirements, and resolve issues quickly and professionally.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Building Operators Certificate, or any recognized skilled trade through the Ontario colleges required
- Post-secondary education in Facilities Management, Environmental Services, Engineering,Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of management experience in facilities, hospitality, or senior livingoperations.
- Experience working within regulated healthcare or senior-living environments stronglypreferred.
- Proven track record for maintaining systems and the building envelop.
- Computer proficiency and strong organizational skills.
- Professional with proven leadership skills.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation including Ontario Fire Code, Building Code, TSSA,and local public health requirements
- Knowledge of modern building systems including geothermal, HVAC, plumbing,electrical, mechanical, generators, elevators, and life safety.
- Experience managing housekeeping and laundry services in a regulated environment is an asset.



Understanding the complexity of individual resident’s needs while maintainingcompany set standards is critical.
- Proficient in English (written and verbal).
- Strong computer skills, including facility management software and Microsoft OfficeSuite.
- Crisis management and strong problem solving skills are essential
- Resident-focused with values aligned to Residence’s mission statement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead and manage all aspects of maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry operations to meet provincial standards and the corporate policies. .
- Oversee building systems and infrastructure in conjunction with contractors, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, generators, elevators, pool/spa, and security systems.
- Manage Life Safety systems with in-house and third-party responsibilities, while maintaining emergency preparedness procedures.
- Establish and maintain a site specific preventative maintenance program including inspections, life safety system testing, and accurate documentation. Creating and maintaining an asset management program that tracks costs, repairs, warranties , and accountabilities.
- Responsible for managing departmental operating budgets
- Supporting corporate office’s initiatives, capital projects, and contractor’s relationships whileproviding all areas of feedback directly through the General Manager.
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all resident areas, common spaces, and back-of-house areas, including linen and laundry operations.
- Create and implement routines and schedules for housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, ensuring adequate staffing and coverage.
- Educate team members on IPAC (Infection Pre

📌 Director of Building Services (Mississauga)
🏢 Verve Senior Living
📍 Mississauga