Site Operations Administrator

Harbourfront Centre is a leading cultural institution in Toronto, celebrated for its vibrant arts, culture, community and recreational programs. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to enriching the lives of diverse communities through creativity, innovation, connection and excellence. A multi-faceted campus, Harbourfront Centre includes programming across arts, culture, recreation and learning, as well as commercial businesses that generate essential revenue to support operations.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and collaborative Site Operations Administrator to provide complete administrative support for the Site Operations department and its leadership, inclusive of financial and project-related assistance, general facilities maintenance coordination and other tasks to keep the department organized and administratively running smoothly

 

Position Title: Site Operations Administrator

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Type of Employment: One year contract to cover a maternity leave, September 2026 – October/November 2027

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Compensation: Annual salary of $50,000 – $55,000

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: On site at our lakeside campus in downtown Toronto

Duties

• Assist in project management including researching relevant materials, ordering supplies, tracking deliveries, budgets and completion timelines. Projects are defined as site projects, interdivisional projects and capital projects.
• Assist in project coordination including scheduling of onsite access, and taking areas out of service. Where necessary, coordinate  access with tenants.
• Coordinate with Finance all department chargebacks/allocations to events, projects, interdivisional and related parties.
• Track and update all relevant agreements and contracts with external contractors.
• Participate in site operations staff meetings and all other relevant meetings including but not limited to custodial, festival/event and seasonal.
• Track and submit all invoices within the department. This includes obtaining copies of invoices, backup and confirmation, submitting and approving.
• Track and reconcile all petty cash funds within the department. This includes obtaining copies of invoices, and submitting final reports on time for reimbursement.
• Assist with property damage related insurance claims, including gathering all necessary information, including that of pictures in related to a claim.
• Work directly with vendors in obtaining quotes for rental equipment, arranging rental, tracking and terminating rental agreements.
• Coordinate all Site Operations training courses including but not limited to Working at Heights, Scissor Lift, Forklift and other equipment training courses.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for Harbourfront Centre owned and rented equipment. This includes gathering quotes, arranging for repairs/maintenance and tracking.
• Manage internal work order system. This includes generating tasks from internal requests, monitoring and updating/closing out. Oversee entire Site Operations workload and keep staff in the know about progress and urgency.
• Source and order supplies for Site Operations departments. This includes comparing cost, sourcing potential new suppliers and negotiating price/discounts.
• Assist in fleet upkeep including tracking and monitoring preventative maintenance items.
• Provide general administrative support, including preparation and distribution of correspondence.
• Place orders for uniforms, custodial and grounds supplies; receives and distributes to personnel, maintains inventory.
• Coordinate repairs and service interruptions between contractors and internal parties. Ensures quoted work is completed and projects are closed out.
• Maintain preventative maintenance program including tracking, updating and adding to project.
• Oversee winter skating rink operations including but not limited to scheduling, supply and uniform ordering and contractor communications.
• Coordinate on site contractor visits with other internal departments as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University degree or post-secondary education.
• A minimum of 1-2 years working in a similar environment with similar responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle high urgency last minute requests.
• High-level organization and adaptability to manage changing requests and learn in the moment.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet applications, data manipulation, advanced word processing and a familiarity with database applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to deal with co-workers, with the general public and with outside agencies.
• A collaborative aptitude coupled with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion and judgement.
• Ability to promote policies that are sensitive to the needs of a diverse workforce, respecting employees regardless of their position or background.
• A good working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting methods, office systems and procedures.
• Experience working directly with contractors.
• Basic knowledge in facilities/ grounds maintenance and repairs.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the entire duration of the contract.
• This position is on-site based. As such, must be able to attend work at our lakeside campus in downtown Toronto.

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Our Values

At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.

How To Apply

Harbourfront Centre is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter indicating why you wish to join the team and how you would meet the criteria for this position.

We invite qualified applicants to submit their candidacy to jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than September 6, 2026.  Please quote Site Operations Administrator in the subject line of your application. Applications will be reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis, as such early submission is encouraged. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process. Please know that our recruitment process does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence tools; the review of received applications and hiring decisions are made by a team of people.