Assistant Manager Facility Services

Art Gallery of Ontario

• $74K — $93K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in facility services or housekeeping management.
  • Strong understanding of cleaning principles and operational procedures.
  • Proficient in relevant computer systems for facility management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience managing staff in a unionized environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of facility services, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Conduct regular inspections to address health, safety, and maintenance issues.
  • Oversee staff performance through training, scheduling, and quality monitoring.
  • Assist in budget development and management for housekeeping operations.
  • Resolve labour relations issues and complaints effectively.
  • Identify and manage inventory and equipment needs for the department.

Benefits

  • Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
  • Free tickets to major exhibits at AGO.
  • Discounts at major attractions through Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
  • Free admission for friends and family, plus discounts at the gift shop and bistro.
Full Job Description
Description
Requisition Id: 2026-107
Job Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work: 35 hours per week
Minimum Salary: $74,947.00
Maximum Salary: $93,602.00
Target Start Date: 10/19/2026

Assistant Manager, Facility Services

Regular Full-Time

(35 hours per week; must be available to work Sunday through Thursday)

We are currently seeking a Regular Full-Time, Assistant Manager, Facility Services to join our Facility Services team. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Facility Services, the incumbent will manage the day-to-day activities of the assigned department personnel, ensuring efficient, customer-focused delivery of housekeeping and other services. They will provide guidance and training to departmental staff and resolved service delivery issues. The Assistant Manager, Facility Services will work weekends and some evenings to support the operation of the building and delivery of services.

The rate of pay for this position is $74,947 - $93,602 per annum.

What is this position responsible for?
  • Manages the delivery of services provided to the institution, focusing on efficient processes and resolving operational concerns and conflicts as they arise. Conducts ongoing and regular inspections of the work provided by facility services to the Gallery and takes appropriate action to resolve existing or potential health & safety, customer service, building or maintenance issues.
  • Manages the work performance of subordinate departmental staff to bring the highest level of efficiency and performance through training, assigning, scheduling and monitoring quality and completion of work, providing ongoing feedback and support. Provides health & safety training in compliance with OHS legislation and standards. Assists in the hiring process.
  • Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Facility Services, assists with the development and management of the budget for labour and materials related to housekeeping. Identifies efficiencies in departmental systems, work processes, and supply costs. Identifies equipment and material needs and ensures adequate stock, materials, and equipment are on hand.
  • Manages labour relations issues at the complaint stage, investigating and working toward resolution.


What are we looking for?
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cleaning and housekeeping principles, procedures and work standards combined with a number of years directly related experience.
  • Knowledge of facility operation procedures: mail, shipping/receiving, maintenance, material handling, inventory.
  • Working knowledge of appropriate computer systems.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated labour management and supervisory skills in a unionized environment.
  • Demonstrated customer service excellence.
  • Well-developed administrative, organizational and trouble-shooting skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, WHMIS and safety regulations and practices.


What are the benefits of working at the AGO?
  • Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
  • Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
  • Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
  • Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.


If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI features to support efficiency and consistency, but all hiring decisions are made by our managers and HR team.

External Application Deadline: 10/18/2026

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