Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 projects.
• 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.
• Promote thoughtful, sustainable and environmentally responsible approaches to buildings and grounds.
• 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 regulation
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training and knowledge
• Knowledge of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for playground and surfacing
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Has valid driver's license and ability to drive to programs in different regions
• Has a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Awareness of the Small Waterworks act and requirements

Benefits

• 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 year
• Professional 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 hours
• Paid RECE membership dues.
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
• Unpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 pays

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. We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request, and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process.