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About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities, this role supports the smooth and safe operation of a new downtown Toronto campus site. The Facilities Assistant will ensure classrooms, offices, and event spaces are ready for use, respond to facilities requests, and troubleshoot issues to provide a positive experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Complete daily building walkthroughs to identify maintenance, cleanliness, furniture, setup, and space needs.
Respond to work orders and complete minor maintenance tasks.
Escalate issues related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, building operations, or specialized repairs.
Set up offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, and event spaces.
Assemble, disassemble, move, and store furniture and assets.
Support planned maintenance and compliance checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and clear egress paths.
Identify risks and communicate issues clearly to the Manager, Facilities.
Respond to facilities issues and troubleshoot room setups.
Help organize storage areas and manage facilities supplies and equipment.
Assist with cleaning, upkeep, patching, and painting as needed.
Collaborate with Academic, Student Experience, Student Services, IT, campus operations, vendors, and building partners.
Communicate clearly, follow through, and maintain a professional presence when supporting students, faculty, staff, or visitors.

Requirements

Experience supporting building maintenance, facilities operations, general repairs, campus operations, property support, event setup, or a similar active environment.
Ability to complete physical work throughout much of the day, including lifting up to 50 lbs, moving furniture, setting up rooms, and supporting general maintenance needs.
Understanding of safe work practices and ability to recognize risks in a shared building environment.
Knowledge of how to keep walkways, classrooms, offices, and emergency paths clear.
Ability to follow protocols for fire safety, cleanliness, equipment use, and incident reporting.
Self-motivated, observant, and willing to step in where support is needed.
Ability to think through practical challenges and take action to keep spaces functional.
Ability to prioritize and distinguish between tasks that can be completed, issues that need escalation, and situations requiring vendor or internal team support.
Comfortable working on site five days a week and staying active throughout the day.
Ability to occasionally adjust schedule to support evening or weekend events, urgent facilities needs, or special campus activities.

Skills

Facilities maintenance
Facilities operations
General repairs
Campus operations
Property support
Event setup
Physical work
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Moving furniture
Room setup
General maintenance
Safe work practices
Risk recognition
Fire safety
Cleanliness protocols
Equipment use
Incident reporting
Communication
Problem-solving
Prioritization
Flexibility

Location

Downtown Toronto
120 Bloor Street East campus

Work Type

Full-time
Campus-based
On-site

Experience Level

Entry-level to mid-level

Education Level

Training, certification, or experience related to facilities, maintenance, health and safety, building operations, or customer service.
Exposure to building codes, compliance checks, or Joint Health and Safety Committees would be an asset.

Salary/Compensations

Minimum $40,000
Midpoint $42,500
Maximum $45,000

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth
Access to tuition-free courses across institutions (certificates to master’s degrees)
Encouragement of curiosity, initiative, and innovation

About the Company

Yorkville University and Toronto Film School believe education is a catalyst for transformation, aiming to democratize education and create access for learners from every background.
They offer rigorous, flexible programs that are personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
Yorkville University is one of Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick.
Toronto Film School offers creative and academic pathways at college and university levels, fostering a multidisciplinary environment.
The community is vibrant and diverse, with many adult learners balancing education with careers and personal commitments.
The team is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access, delivering flexible, industry-informed learning.
The core values include human connection, guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community of opportunity, creativity, and growth.
The company is united by a shared purpose: placing the student experience at the heart of everything they do.
Professional growth is part of the culture, with opportunities to expand expertise and access tuition-free courses.
The organization offers the benefits of both national reach and stability with the agility of a mid-sized organization.
It is a diverse and inclusive community where authenticity is celebrated, collaboration is expected, and impact is shared.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School.
They encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.
Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA').
Accommodation for disability can be requested by notifying Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.