Manager of Asset & Facility
About The Position
At the YMCA of Niagara, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back. For more than 165 years, we have been part of the fabric of this region, evolving alongside Niagara and showing up where the need is greatest. With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong. Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you’re ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you’ll find purpose here. This role balances strategic planning with disciplined execution across a multi-site portfolio. You will analyze asset condition, lifecycle data, and risk to inform maintenance priorities and capital investments, while advancing long-range capital plans aligned with organizational priorities and community impact. You will establish standardized maintenance, inspection, and cleaning protocols, and lead vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance, cost control, and consistent service delivery. In close partnership with operational leaders, you will ensure facilities support safe, inclusive, high-quality YMCA experiences. You will also provide technical guidance for sites without dedicated facility staff, while overseeing compliance, audits, and risk management. Using performance data, you will drive continuous improvement and responsible stewardship of capital and operating resources. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Manager – Asset & Facilities provides enterprise-level oversight of YMCA of Niagara’s facility portfolio, ensuring all environments are safe, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s mission to strengthen community. Operating within a centralized asset management model, this role establishes the systems, standards, and long-term strategies required to sustain high-performing facilities across all locations.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in facilities management, building operations, engineering, or construction management
- 5+ years of progressive experience in facility operations, asset management, building maintenance, or property management, preferably in a multi-site environment.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing building systems including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural components
- Technical knowledge of HVAC systems, preventative maintenance practices, building automation systems, and energy management principles
- Knowledge of aquatics mechanical systems including filtration, chemical treatment, and circulation systems
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring preventative maintenance programs and asset lifecycle plans
- Proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and service agreements, including procurement, performance management, and contract compliance across multiple priorities and a diverse property portfolio
- Experience as a Project Manager, coordinating and/or leading capital repair, refurbishment, and infrastructure renewal projects
- Experience working with budgets, including tracking operating and capital expenditures and supporting long-term capital planning
- Strong working knowledge of inspections, audit and regulatory compliance to applicable legislation and standards, including building codes, fire and life safety systems, pool operations (Ontario Regulation 565), and occupational health & safety requirements
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and non-technical staff
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and support to operational teams, including sites without dedicated facility staff
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with facility or asset management systems (e.g., CMMS, BAS platforms)
- Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara
Nice To Haves
- Facility Management certification or trade-related certifications (e.g., HVAC, building operator certification, FMP, or equivalent) considered an asset
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or willingness to obtain
Responsibilities
- Leads portfolio-wide asset oversight, condition monitoring, and long-range capital planning to sustain safe, reliable, and high-performing facilities
- Establishes and governs preventative maintenance programs, inspection protocols, and consistent facility standards across all sites
- Directs procurement and performance of contractors and service providers to ensure compliance, quality, and value across the portfolio
- Oversees regulatory compliance, facility audits, and risk management practices to protect people, assets, and operations
- Manages capital and maintenance investments while partnering with leadership to align facility strategy with program delivery and community impact
Benefits
- YMCA of Niagara membership benefit upon hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
