Job Description
Location
Toronto, ON
Full job description
Facilities Manager
Job ID
229586
Posted
25-Jul-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Toronto - Ontario - Canada
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings.
This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Clients, Tenants, and Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.
What You’ll Do:
Oversees day-to-day FM Services, including facility operations and maintenance
Meets with client to discuss facility enhancements, capital expenditures, asset plans, etc.
Anticipates short and long-term client needs and develops options for consideration.
Applies processes, procedures and protocols to diverse client situations.
Develops monthly reports and comprehensive business plans for facility considering performance objectives to meet requirements.
Monitors/analyzes and reports on facility results relative to deliverables.
Develops/implements maintenance and operations goals/objectives consistent with Project Agreement requirements, good industry practices and applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislative requirements.
Develops appropriate systems/processes to ensure effective/efficient facility operations.
Participates in developing/implementing minor works and capital budgets; monitors expenditures, variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective action as required.
Manages recruitment, mentoring, coaching and professional development of staff; supervises staff; provides work direction/assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; establishes performance plan/individual goals with staff and reviews performance; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
Investigates work issues and/or staff performance issues and initiates appropriate disciplinary action.
Oversees development/continuous improvement of maintenance programs; applies planning/scheduling techniques and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure effective delivery of preventive, predictive and responsive maintenance; ensures appropriate use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Procures/manages work of external service providers directly or through subordinate supervisor; negotiates/monitors contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, purchased services, and renovation work as required.
Liaises with stakeholders for renovation and/or maintenance projects, and coordinates activities of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure requirements are met and facility impacts are minimized.
Oversees development/improvement of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and standards; ensures compliance by employees and external service providers; collaborates with and provides technical and logistical support to client.
What You’ll Need:
7-10 years progressive facilities maintenance and operations management experience in complex, mission-critical environment; LEED certification an asset.
Additional qualifications such as a Skilled Trade ticket are an asset.
Knowledge of facility operations/maintenance an asset; knowledge/understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act, building codes/standards/regulations, and building systems an asset.
Advanced level computer skills (such as Microsoft Office suite, ERP systems, etc.).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why CBRE?
We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.
Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, ****** orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 8XXXXXX (Canada) and +1 8XXXXXX (U.S.)
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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Toronto, ON
Full job description
Facilities Manager
Job ID
229586
Posted
25-Jul-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Toronto - Ontario - Canada
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings.
This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Clients, Tenants, and Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.
What You’ll Do:
Oversees day-to-day FM Services, including facility operations and maintenance
Meets with client to discuss facility enhancements, capital expenditures, asset plans, etc.
Anticipates short and long-term client needs and develops options for consideration.
Applies processes, procedures and protocols to diverse client situations.
Develops monthly reports and comprehensive business plans for facility considering performance objectives to meet requirements.
Monitors/analyzes and reports on facility results relative to deliverables.
Develops/implements maintenance and operations goals/objectives consistent with Project Agreement requirements, good industry practices and applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislative requirements.
Develops appropriate systems/processes to ensure effective/efficient facility operations.
Participates in developing/implementing minor works and capital budgets; monitors expenditures, variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective action as required.
Manages recruitment, mentoring, coaching and professional development of staff; supervises staff; provides work direction/assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; establishes performance plan/individual goals with staff and reviews performance; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
Investigates work issues and/or staff performance issues and initiates appropriate disciplinary action.
Oversees development/continuous improvement of maintenance programs; applies planning/scheduling techniques and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure effective delivery of preventive, predictive and responsive maintenance; ensures appropriate use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Procures/manages work of external service providers directly or through subordinate supervisor; negotiates/monitors contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, purchased services, and renovation work as required.
Liaises with stakeholders for renovation and/or maintenance projects, and coordinates activities of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure requirements are met and facility impacts are minimized.
Oversees development/improvement of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and standards; ensures compliance by employees and external service providers; collaborates with and provides technical and logistical support to client.
What You’ll Need:
7-10 years progressive facilities maintenance and operations management experience in complex, mission-critical environment; LEED certification an asset.
Additional qualifications such as a Skilled Trade ticket are an asset.
Knowledge of facility operations/maintenance an asset; knowledge/understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act, building codes/standards/regulations, and building systems an asset.
Advanced level computer skills (such as Microsoft Office suite, ERP systems, etc.).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why CBRE?
We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.
Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, ****** orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 8XXXXXX (Canada) and +1 8XXXXXX (U.S.)
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Find out more
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Facilities Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.