Our client in the non-profit space is hiring a Building Facilities Manager for an 11-week contract, fully onsite in Ajax, with strong potential for extension. The Building Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring all buildings, equipment, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This includes overseeing daily maintenance operations, managing site staff, handling urgent repair issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, calm under pressure, customer-service oriented, and confident in taking ownership of maintenance processes.

 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities across 6 residential sites.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure high occupancy rates, timely work completion, and uninterrupted rent flow.
• Coordinate monthly fire safety checks, elevator inspections, and other critical building system testing.
• Prioritize and manage urgent repair requests, emergencies, and scheduled maintenance.
• Direct and support on-site staff responding to resident maintenance requests.
• Prepare specifications for unit turnovers and major renovation projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, local building codes, and internal procedures.
• Manage maintenance budgets, monitor expenses, and track work orders, snow removal logs, and preventive maintenance records.
• Communicate with residents about maintenance work progress and respond promptly to their concerns.
• Handle paperwork accurately, including work orders, purchase requests, and inspection logs.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5-3 years of experience in building maintenance management, ideally within residential or real estate environments.
• Strong understanding of building maintenance strategies and procedures.
• Budgeting, expense tracking, and vendor coordination experience.
• Working knowledge of Ontario safety codes and building regulations.
• Proficient in basic MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); systems are simple and user-friendly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Takes initiative, shows urgency, and has a calm, professional demeanor under pressure
• Calm demeanor with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working independently, including on-site or in low-visibility areas
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and clean driver’s abstract.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.