Facilities Assistant

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers. 

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. 

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. 

Reporting to the Assistant Campus and Executive Support Manager, the Facilities Assistant is responsible to assist the campus operations manager with various campus operations activities including minor facility maintenance and repair, reception, and equipment room. This position participates with implementing initiatives, completion of tasks and finding ways to improve the student and/or employee experience; and collaborating with internal key stakeholders, in alignment with our corporate strategic imperatives. Contributes to a working environment where all team members can be their best selves, grow and thrive, to support our corporate mission of championing student success.

• Handling minor repair and maintenance requirements on campus including assisting with moving equipment between campuses and studios.
• Cleaning and taking care of the common areas, lobbies, restrooms, break rooms, etc.
• Monitoring the washrooms, cleaning, restocking items, and servicing the restrooms.
• Quickly responding to any cleaning crisis, like a major spill, odor in the kitchen, and mess in the restrooms.
• Work with campus staff to prepare campus spaces for special events
• Manning reception and/or the equipment room when someone is off sick or on vacation.
• Adhering to policies and procedures, to support the ongoing maintenance of buildings, studios and equipment room.
• Contributing to a positive corporate culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.

• 3 years of experience in building maintenance and customer service, including experience in minor building repair, reception activities and dealing with end customers.
• Secondary school diploma (or international equivalent).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience in handyman work, mail mangement, and equipment handling.
• Experience working in highly dynamic and fast paced settings and/or organizations.
• Ability to work in a complex environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at .