Building Facilities Manager (Part-time, Permanent with potential for evolution) - *New Position

Location: Our office is in Toronto, Ontario

Reports To: Director of Operations

Hiring Range: $41 - $46 hourly (weekly hours are approximately 15 hours to start). Full-Time annualized equivalent (for reference): approximately $80,000 – $90,000, including a pension plan, 3 weeks paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks paid vacation in your second year of employment, a December break (usually a week) to recharge, on a pro-rated basis

Job Posting Closing Date: We encourage candidates to apply by April 9, 2026. This posting is open until filled.

About us:

At the heart of Right To Food’s work is the belief that food is a basic right. We bring people together around good food so communities can thrive. With more than 400 partners across the country, we build inclusive, culturally responsive Community Food Centres, share knowledge, create health-focused programs, and advocate for equitable policy change.

At Right To Food, we work on behalf of good food for all. Our collective approach at Right To Food is founded on dignity and respect, equity and empathy. These values are core to our mission and outlined in our Good Food Principles.

 
Right To Food is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to an equitable and inclusive selection process and work environment.We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, and welcome candidates to speak about how their experience has demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Anti-Oppression. 

About the Position:

We are seeking a Building Facilities Manager to provide hands-on oversight of daily operations and ongoing stewardship of our newly renovated three-storey office and Community Food Centre in downtown Toronto. You’ll play a central role in ensuring the facility is safe, efficient, compliant with relevant laws and standards, and comfortable for those who use it. As this role develops, you will contribute to establishing operational processes appropriate to a new facility and collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party service partners. This role does not include direct people management at this stage.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage building operations, third-party service coordination, and maintenance oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day facilities matters.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party contractors for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security, and other systems.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance that don’t require professional services
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and manage inspections and service delivery.

Life safety and regulatory compliance

• Ensure life safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting) are tested, maintained, and documented to meet municipal and provincial standards under the Ontario Fire Code and related authorities.
• Support compliance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and local regulations, including record-keeping of inspections, tests, permits, and certifications.
• Help administer emergency preparedness plans.

Safety, access, and security administration

• Manage secure access systems, including card readers, fobs, and permissions.
• Work with security vendors and internal teams to respond to incidents and refine access procedures.

Waste, grounds, and daily services

• Oversee grounds maintenance, waste management (including City of Toronto organics, recycling, and garbage programs), and coordinate with service providers.
• Liaise with cleaning services and help ensure the facility is clean, safe, and welcoming.

Documentation, planning, and budgeting support

• Maintain thorough documentation of facility activities, service contracts, warranties, and technical manuals.
• In collaboration with Operations, update and  maintain the asset management system (Asset Panda)  
• Support budgeting for facilities operations and identify opportunities to optimize costs and improve system reliability.

Values alignment

• Align with Right To Food values and contribute to the evolution of our culture, and a work environment that is grounded in Equity, Courage, Relationship-focused and Integrity.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in facilities management, building operations, property management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), life safety systems, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to coordinate and oversee third-party vendors and service providers.
• Familiarity with Ontario regulatory standards (Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, accessibility standards such as AODA) and municipal requirements is an asset.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent work style and comfort establishing new processes in a dynamic environment.
• Digital fluency and adaptability, with the capacity to navigate evolving tools, systems, and workflows in a fast-paced organizational context.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and that strives to work  from an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework.
• Demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and reconciliation through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Preferred: 

• Professional facility management certification (e.g., BOMI, IFMA – FMP) or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining certification is strongly preferred. Experience in community-focused or multi-use facilities.
• Experience with kitchens and kitchen equipment.

Work Arrangement:

• This role is expected to start as part-time/flexible with evolving scope as building operations mature.
• Opportunities to expand hours or responsibilities based on organizational needs.
• This is an in-person role that includes scheduled on-call coverage, with occasional availability required outside of regular business hours to respond to urgent or unexpected facilities issues. Emergency response will follow established vendor and escalation protocols in collaboration with the Director, Operations.
• Comfort using Google Workspace (or similar tools), project management software like ClickUp, and CRM platforms (we use Salesforce), along with openness to learning new digital tools and workflows.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

This role involves regular movement throughout a three-storey building and Community Food Centre, including walking, standing, bending, and navigating stairs.The Building Facilities Manager may be required to:

• Perform light physical tasks such as moving small equipment or supplies.
• Occasionally lift or carry items up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Visually inspect building systems and spaces, including mechanical rooms and service areas.
• Respond to urgent facilities issues that may require on-site presence outside regular. business hours on an infrequent basis.

Why work for us?:

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how a new community hub and office space operates—setting standards for safety, efficiency, and experience that align with our mission.

We offer:

➔ a pension plan, 3 weeks paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks paid vacation in your second year of employment, a December break (usually a week) to recharge, on a pro-rated basis

➔ a culture of mutual support where staff are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive Canada

➔ an opportunity to be part of a movement building health, belonging and social justice in marginalized neighbourhoods across Canada through the power of food.