Date Posted:  Sep 29, 2025

Title:  Operations Manager (Facilities Management)


Description: 

 

ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group Canada operating in the business & industry sector. Along with providing IFM services to the Canadian Headquarters of several multi-national businesses, ESFM’s list of clients include household names in the Telecommunications, Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Gas & Oil, Food Processing and Automotive markets.

ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. This model creates a consistent hospitality experience for our clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as an Operations Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

  • Supervise and coordinate janitorial staff and handypersons.
  • Support Client Facilities Manager to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Maintain client relations: discuss concerns, report deficiencies, and obtain new assignments.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure service delivery meets specifications, client expectations, and quality assurance standards.
  • Ensure that equipment is in safe working condition, Associates utilize PPE and safety devices, and all accidents and property damage are reported.
  • Make recommendations for business and process improvements that will yield a positive financial impact.
  • Schedule Associates and work assignments.
  • Manage expenses, reporting, supplies, and inventory.
  • Manage preventative maintenance program for all on-site equipment.
  • Conduct orientation and training for Associates.
  • Meet with Associates to review assignments, performance, attendance, safety issues, etc.
  • Administer appropriate corrective action as needed.
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Think you have what it takes to be our Operations Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you will be successful:

  • 5 years’ experience supervising custodial (and related) within commercial or industrial buildings.
  • High school diploma required; post-secondary education or equivalent experience desired.
  • Read, comprehend, implement, and comply with contracts for custodial and related services.
  • Plan, direct, and control all custodial activities and related services within large facilities.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with client representatives.
  • Manage, supervise, coach, and discipline employees.
  • Apply workplace safety practices in compliance with legislation.
  • Work with commercial equipment and supplies for custodial and related services operations.
  • Work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
  • Work under pressure and meet deadlines in an ever-changing environment required.
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

 

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.