Manager, Facilities

Manager, Facilities

Yorkville University

Location:

Sackville, New Brunswick

Department:
Facilities

Reference #: MG - YOU - 9996

Yorkville University is seeking applications for the position of Manager, Facilities. Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, this leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the university's New Brunswick campuses and office locations. The Manager will oversee facilities maintenance, capital and operational projects, health and safety compliance, and day‑day campus operations while leading a high‑performing team and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to create exceptional learning and working environments that support Yorkville University's mission of championing student success.

Yorkville University is founded on the belief that education is a catalyst for transformation. Guided by a mission to democratize access to higher learning, Yorkville creates pathways for learners from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and advance their careers. Together with Toronto Film School, the university offers creative and academic programs at both the college and university levels, fostering a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts intersect.

Since 2004, Yorkville has been one of Canada’s few private, for profit, degree granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Its programs are designed to be rigorous, flexible, and industry informed, supporting learners in gaining the skills, knowledge, and professional designations valued by employers. Many of Yorkville’s students are adults balancing education with work and personal commitments, and the university’s flexible delivery ensures that learning enhances their lives rather than interrupting them.

Yorkville’s community is vibrant, diverse, and united by a shared commitment to access. Faculty and staff across teaching, operations, and technology work to remove barriers and expand opportunity, nurturing an inclusive and supportive environment for both learners and employees. Over the years, Yorkville has introduced several first of their kind programs, contributing to the evolution of Canada’s educational landscape while staying rooted in its long standing principles of relevance, quality, and achievability.

At its core, Yorkville University is defined by human connection, empowering people to reimagine their futures in a community built on opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Real Estate, the Manager, Facilities in New Brunswick is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and efficiency of Yorkville University’s New Brunswick campuses and office locations. This position ensures facilities are safe, well‑maintained, and conducive to the productivity and well‑being of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The Manager, Facilities collaborates with various departments, both internal and external to manage facilities‑related projects ensuring seamless operations.

As a leader, this role contributes to a working environment where all team members can grow and thrive, supporting our corporate mission of championing student success.

• Oversee the facilities managemnet of the New Brunswick campuses and office locations, including an upcoming site move.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the proper functioning of all building systems, including liaison and coordination with the base‑building property manager on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems.
• Oversee routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks to keep the facilities in optimal condition, coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective measures, partnering with the Director, Facilities & Real Estate and Manager, Safety & Security, as neeed.
• Collaborate with the…