City : Toronto

Category : Hourly Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring an Operations Manager (Building & Facilities) for a full-time permanent opportunity based in Iqaluit. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing complex mixed-use building operations in a remote northern environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced facilities or operations leader with strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and boiler operations, combined with proven people leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a northern community setting. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, reliability, and long-term performance of approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of mixed-use residential, commercial, and hospitality assets. The successful candidate will provide hands-on operational leadership, technical oversight, and team management while supporting service excellence in a remote environment.

• Salary: $155,000/year

• Location: Iqaluit, NU

• Schedule: Full-time

• Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership across residential, commercial, and hospitality facilities

• Oversee mechanical systems, including boiler plant operations, preventative maintenance, and emergency response

• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant building operations in accordance with standards and regulations

• Respond quickly and effectively to operational emergencies such as heating or water system failures

• Coordinate and manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers

• Lead operational teams through hands-on involvement and visible leadership in daily activities

• Build trust and engagement with long-standing staff in a relationship-driven environment

• Implement process improvements while managing change in a collaborative and consistent manner

• Manage operational budgets, service contracts, and cost control initiatives

• Support capital planning, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term asset strategy

• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and communication with senior leadership

• Develop strong working relationships with local stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors

• Operate effectively in a small, remote community with high visibility and accountability

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

• Strong background in facilities management, building operations, or industrial operations

• Class 4 Power Engineering Certificate (required)

• Class 3 Power Engineering Certificate (preferred)

• Experience managing mixed-use properties (residential, commercial, hospitality, or similar)

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and boiler plant operations

• Proven experience handling emergency response situations in operational environments

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a facilities or operations management role

• Willingness and readiness to live full-time in a remote northern community

Leadership Competencies

• Hands-on leadership approach with willingness to work alongside operational teams

• Strong relationship-building skills with staff, contractors, and stakeholders

• Clear, calm, and confident communication style in both routine and high-pressure situations

• Ability to lead change in a respectful and consistent manner within established teams

Northern Living Fit

• Successful candidates must demonstrate readiness for northern living, including:

• Understanding of remote community dynamics and climate conditions

• Ability to adapt personally and professionally to isolation and unique living conditions

• Commitment to a minimum two-year relocation and integration into the community

Work Environment

• Remote northern setting with limited urban infrastructure

• High-responsibility operational environment with critical building systems

• Hands-on leadership role requiring visibility and engagement on-site

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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