Toronto - Facilities Support Assistant (Open to New Graduates)
Job Posting:
Company
Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.
Our Program
Do you have a passion to innovate and a desire to challenge the status quo? We are seeking individuals interested in starting a career in an organization that offers opportunities to work in a fun, stimulating, and dynamic environment as a Facilities Support Assistant.
We want to help you unleash your full potential! Our Wonderbrands Next Gen Talent Program is designed for high-potential professionals, with an objective of training the next generation of leaders and developing our home-grown talent. We create safe and inclusive spaces that encourage you to be you.The result is an agile workplace, filled with Team Members that have a relentless obsession with continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Come join us on our journey to become the world’s great baker!
What Wonderbrands Offers:
- We believe in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training; Unleashing Your Potential
- Many of our team members who joined us through similar “new graduate” programs were able to accelerate their career growth and reach high levels in our organization within a few years of joining us
- Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, and a generous flexible Medical/Health spending account
- Employer matching Pension program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.
Summary:
The Facilities Support Assistant is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our office facilities, supporting a healthy and productive work environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular inspections of office facilities to identify maintenance or repair needs
- Perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs and batteries, fixing leaks, and addressing basic plumbing issues
- Manage and maintain supplies; monitor inventory and reorder supplies as needed
- Coordinate with external vendors for specialized maintenance or repair services
- Assist in setting up and breaking down meeting rooms and event spaces as required
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental protocols, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, and supply inventories
- Process and track Facility vendor invoices, following up where required
- Report facility issues promptly to manager for resolution
- Perform daily cleaning tasks including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing all office areas, restrooms, kitchens, and common spaces
- All other duties as required
About You:
- Completed post-secondary degree from a recognized University or College; relevant certifications or experience in facility maintenance and janitorial services is an asset
- 1+ years’ experience in janitorial, custodial, or facility maintenance roles preferred
- Demonstrated ability to follow cleaning and maintenance protocols with strong attention to detail
- Basic repair skills (plumbing, carpentry) are advantageous
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Physically capable of performing cleaning tasks and light maintenance duties
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with Team Members and vendors
- Knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance standards
- Proactive and self-directed with a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe workspace
- Able to work well with a variety of people & maintain confidentiality
- SAP Knowledge is an asset
- Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
- Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
- Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?
Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.