Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager COGIR Real Estate is hiring a Maintenance Manager for our retirement communities. Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. About Us For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. We are seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life, looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Responsibilities As our next Maintenance Manager, you will: Guide the environmental services team in providing essential housekeeping and maintenance support for the residents of our retirement community. Take a proactive approach to ongoing maintenance, reliability, and optimization of equipment performance. Work closely with the Executive Director and residence leadership team to ensure maximum resident satisfaction while fostering a positive living experience. Implement practices in line with environmental sustainability with the goal of creating a responsible and eco‑conscious residence. Ensure that the physical condition of the building is maintained to reflect the overall brand and provides a safe environment for residents, employees, and guests. Perks and Benefits We believe in rewarding our Maintenance Manager for their results, hard work and dedication. Here are some of the appealing perks and benefits you can expect: Competitive Compensation Package: Enjoy a lucrative salary that reflects your experience and eligibility for our departmental manager bonus plan. Opportunity for annual merit increases. Comprehensive Onboarding and Training: A four‑week onboarding program designed to equip you with knowledge, skills and tools. Coaching and Mentoring: Ongoing growth under the guidance of Regional and National teams. Dedicated Support: Access to support staff and resources for administrative, operational, legal or finance challenges. Extensive Benefits Plan: Comprehensive medical coverage, health benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and RRSP matching. Manulife Vitality Program: Health and wellness program with rewards. Employee Perks Program: Discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, gift cards and more. Generous Time Off: Three weeks of vacation per year, plus sick and personal days. Rewards and Recognition: Service awards and celebration stations. Career Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for progression to regional and national positions. Skills for Success Precise, detailed, methodical, consistent. Strong technical expertise with hands‑on ability in environmental tasks and repairs. Strong initiative and self‑direction. Easily connects with people. Inspires and energizes others. Socially focused with a “how can I help you” attitude. Drive to achieve results and get things done. Positive response to pressure. Strong business acumen. Your Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental services and/or maintenance, preferably in senior living. Experience managing and leading a team, preferably in a unionized environment. Knowledge of building systems: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and emergency systems. Knowledge and experience in housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Knowledge of PPE and IPAC protocols. Must have or be enrolled in a certified facility management professional technical program or have a trades license. JHSC certified or willing to obtain. Working at heights training certified or willing to obtain. Better than average computer skills. Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with us but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team. EEO Statement We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. We are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr