Facilities Supervisor
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Salary: $75,000–$95,000 per year
Work type: Full-time
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Facilities Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of a distribution centre and office environment in Kitchener. Reporting to the Distribution Centre Site Leader, you’ll manage maintenance activities, facility projects, vendor relationships, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
What You’ll Do
Conduct facility audits to confirm safe working conditions, equipment functionality, and compliance with applicable building, fire, electrical, occupational health and safety, transportation, and other regulations.
Prioritize maintenance work and schedule internal staff and contractors to complete repairs and facility initiatives.
Establish preventive maintenance programs and coordinate safety, fire, security, engineering, and environmental inspections and reporting.
Manage facility projects from planning through completion, ensuring they meet business requirements, budgets, and timelines.
Develop and manage capital budgets, track project costs, and maintain an inventory of facility assets and their condition, including flooring, roofing, HVAC, and parking areas.
Maintain vendor contracts and service agreements; source, negotiate, and manage purchases, leases, and contracts for equipment and services.
Serve as the primary contact for alarm and security providers, and respond to evening or weekend emergencies as required. Must be able to report to the site promptly when needed.
Liaise with government agencies, municipal and regional offices, and insurance providers on facility, property, and compliance matters.
Support site tenants by responding to facility repair, modification, and improvement requests.
Source and implement facility fixtures, environmental devices, and office equipment.
Provide backup coverage for Warehouse Supervisors when required.
What You’ll Bring
5–7 years of experience in facilities supervision or management, preferably in a warehouse, distribution centre, or office environment.
Post-secondary education in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field is an asset.
Experience managing facility maintenance projects, budgets, and deadlines.
Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security.
Familiarity with Ontario occupational health and safety requirements and applicable building, fire, electrical, and transportation regulations.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and service agreements.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience supervising employees in a unionized environment is an asset.
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
A valid Ontario driver’s licence is an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated annual base salary is $75,000–$95,000, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. The position also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a company laptop and cell phone, and employee perks that may include fitness discounts and product-purchase programs.
You’ll join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth, development, and community involvement.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The employer is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request. Candidates selected for final stages may be required to complete background screening, which may include criminal, credit, and driver’s abstract checks.
Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
