Technical Facilities Manager

Technical Facilities Manager – Data Centre Operations & Projects

Toronto, Ontario

Salary – circa $115K + benefits

About the Organization:

A leading provider of integrated facilities and operational services is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to support the delivery of critical infrastructure operations within a highly technical, mission-critical environment.

The organization supports complex facilities where reliability, safety, operational continuity, and technical performance are essential. The successful candidate will join an established team responsible for maintaining high standards across building systems, infrastructure, maintenance programs, vendors, and operational projects.

Position Overview:

The Facilities Manager will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical facilities infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining facilities operations, technical maintenance, project coordination, vendor management, compliance, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating within a high-availability environment where preventative maintenance, risk management, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience are key priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across a critical infrastructure environment
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and planned maintenance programs
• Ensure building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard
• Apply effective planning and scheduling processes to maximize reliability and operational performance
• Conduct regular inspections and identify potential operational or maintenance risks
• Ensure appropriate procedures are in place for emergency response, business continuity, and disaster recovery

Technical & Project Management

• Coordinate facilities-related projects, upgrades, improvements, and infrastructure initiatives
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and technical specialists to coordinate project activity
• Identify opportunities to improve facility efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and operational performance
• Support the implementation of new processes, technologies, and operational improvements

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage relationships with external service providers, contractors, and technical suppliers
• Ensure contracted services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with agreed standards
• Monitor contractor performance, service quality, compliance, and commercial effectiveness
• Support contract negotiations, service reviews, and supplier performance management

Compliance, Risk & Safety

• Ensure facilities operations comply with applicable legislation, codes, policies, and industry standards
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, security, and operational risk management
• Identify potential operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, procedures, records, and reporting
• Support audits, inspections, emergency exercises, and compliance initiatives

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage operational budgets and monitor expenditure
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising service reliability
• Monitor operational performance and prepare regular reports for senior stakeholders
• Maintain appropriate asset management and lifecycle planning processes
• Contribute to longer-term operational and capital planning initiatives

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead, support, and develop facilities and technical personnel
• Establish clear expectations around performance, safety, service delivery, and operational standards
• Work collaboratively with technical, project, finance, IT, and other business stakeholders
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and senior management

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline preferred
• 5+ years of experience within facilities management, critical infrastructure, data centre operations, engineering services, or a similarly complex technical environment
• Strong understanding of facilities operations, maintenance strategies, and technical building systems
• Experience managing projects, upgrades, or infrastructure improvement initiatives
• Proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and external service providers
• Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, risk management, and emergency preparedness
• Experience managing budgets, operational expenditure, and supplier performance
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of circa $115K plus benefits
• Opportunity to work within a highly technical and mission-critical environment
• Responsibility for complex facilities operations and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to sophisticated technical systems, operational improvement, and asset management Opportunity to work with experienced technical and operational teams
• Long-term career development within a growing facilities and infrastructure environment