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ePMO & Facilities Manager Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Building Ontario Fund
Title: ePMO & Facilities Manager
Company: Building Ontario Fund
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
THE OPPORTUNITY
Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a full-time ePMO & Facilities Manager. (This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)
In this role, you’ll report to the Head, People & Culture and be accountable for providing enterprise‑level leadership for BOF’s Project Management Office (ePMO) and Facilities Management functions to ensure the effective delivery of strategic, operational, and capital initiatives. Establishes project governance, standards, and portfolio oversight while leading facilities, security and capital redevelopment services. Ensures alignment with organizational priorities, regulatory compliance, sound risk and vendor management, and on‑time, on‑budget delivery of projects. Acts as BOF’s primary liaison with external partners and service providers, including Infrastructure Ontario (IO).
Your potential start date: mid to late August 2026
Your day-to-day
Facilities Management
- Leads the planning, implementation and overall operational direction of the Facilities function and is responsible for overall planning and management of all minor and major facility renovations and redevelopments and for the provision of facilities management services (e.g., maintenance, repairs, cleaning and security).
- Leads the development of BOF’s short and long-term facilities management plans and priority setting to meet the organizations strategic objectives and evolving needs. Promotes continuous quality improvement to support the direction and focus of BOF.
- Leads the development of a comprehensive framework of facilities policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, ensuring compliance with related legislation (e.g. security management, fire safety, health and safety, accessibility, and emergency management).
- Provides leadership to all aspects of facility renovation and redevelopment projects – from minor renovations to major capital redevelopment projects.
- Manages relationships and contracts to ensure daily facility upkeep (e.g., cleaning, asset management, etc.).
- Provides overall strategic leadership and direction in the planning, design and execution of major, multi-year, multi-client capital initiatives.
- Manages risk across programs against established risk systems/model businesses or programs.
- Leads the BOF third party facility related agreements, including monitoring, reporting on and evaluating the services received; Manages critical relationships internally and externally and serves as the primary BOF contact for key external facilities stakeholders, often in a matrix or team structure; builds networks to negotiate and resolve conflict that have a crucial impact on the strategic direction and mandate of BOF.
- Leads the monitoring and proactive identification of potential issues, problems and impediments to the effective delivery of BOF operations and ensures the readiness of contingency strategies and plans, including communication requirements and time frames, which will avert or promptly deal with issues and support a safe, quality and sustainable working environment.
- Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations by conducting regular safety audits, tracking, investigating, and reporting all incidents, and implementing corrective actions if required.
- Coordinates the Emergency Evacuation and Fire Safety Program response preparedness and exercise planning activities; reviews and updates BOF’s Emergency Response Plan and other related response planning documents; maintains list of designated floor wardens.
Project Management
- Leads all phases of both facility and non-facility management related projects including establishing priorities, resource requirements, and schedules; monitoring and reporting on progress, managing issues, and ensuring compliance with project management standards, internal policies, and best practices.
- Coordinates projects across BOF to develop a strong cross functional network and facilitate alignment with key stakeholders to successfully achieve program deliverables, on time. Identifies and manages project interdependencies.
- Develops and implements effective change management and communication plans, delivers presentations for key initiatives and provides implementation updates, as required.
- Develops performance measures to ensure that the project is successful and completed on time and within budget.
- Monitors risk throughout the project lifecycle, and recommends revised mitigation plans as required in response to changing risk levels; ensures effective implementation of solutions.
- Manages project close-out and handover activities; conducts post-implementation reviews to assess the quality of project implementation, identify successes, deliverables, achievements, and lessons learned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education and Experience
- Degree in Facility Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum five (5) years’ progressive experience in facilities management in a complex setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge and Skills
- In-depth knowledge of facilities planning and management, with considerable breadth of knowledge, experience and skills in capital planning, construction management, and property management.
- Knowledge of the government directives and policies as they relate to capital projects, lease administration and facility management as well as capital planning, funding and approval requirements.
- Knowledge of government tendering, procurement and contract management policies as well as Expertise in successfully negotiating and managing major external professional service and construction related contracts.
- Knowledge of emergency management theories, trends and best practices and related legislation (e.g., Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, Emergency Plans Act, Emergency Management Act, etc.).
- Project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, identify emerging issues, and develop options for resolution.
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic capacity to think, work and communicate across a system both vertically and horizontally and build exceptional relationships
- Relationship management skills to build and maintain relationships with all program areas to coordinate various projects and initiatives.
- Awareness of government directions, sensitivities and relationships.
- Ability to interpret and apply recognized methods, policies, and procedures to meet agency requirements; assess operational and administrative needs, deal appropriately with issues with program area staff.
- Ability to weigh and balance multiple needs to maximize results and achieve the best solution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of staff and subject matter experts.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other internal applications, as required.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Physical
Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.
As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Competitive compensation
We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.
The expected salary for this role is CA$130,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.
A retirement plan that’s built to last
We offer a defined-benefit (DB) pension through the (Ontario) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that provides predictable and secure income in retirement, indexed to inflation; early retirement options, survivor benefits, and is backed by the Government of Ontario. BOF also matches your contributions 1:1, adding ~9-11% of your salary in long-term value.
Benefits that prioritize your health & wellbeing
For this position, we offer:
- “Day-1” Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and LTD insurance coverage for you and your dependents, with 100% of premiums paid for by BOF, and no annual deductibles or “upgrade” fees
- $750 Health Care Spending Account annually
- Optional supplementary life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with mental health, fitness, relationships, nutrition, finances, elder care, and legal services
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-up
- Time to recharge including 4 weeks annual vacation time, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days/ year with up to 124 more days of sick leave at 75% of salary
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume through LinkedIn by 19, May 2026
Current BOF employees should send their resume to [email protected]
Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials.
Accessibility & accommodations
We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.
Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to [email protected].
Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.
AI disclosure
BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.
