Lead, Facilities (Toronto) - 12 month contract

Onex

Onex

Operations

Toronto, ON, Canada

CAD 70k-105k / year

Posted on May 18, 2026

ABOUT ONEX:

Onex is an investor and asset manager that invests capital on behalf of Onex shareholders and clients across the globe. Formed in 1984, we have a long track record of creating value for our clients and shareholders. Onex became a public company in 1987 and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ONEX. Onex’ two primary businesses are Private Equity and Credit. In Private Equity, we raise funds from third-party investors and invest them, along with Onex’ own investing capital, through the funds of our private equity platforms: Onex Partners and ONCAP. Similarly, in Credit, we raise and invest capital across several private credit, liquid credit and public equity strategies.

Our investors include a broad range of global clients, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals. Onex has $59.2 billion in assets under management, of which $8.5 billion is Onex’ own investing capital. We generate value for our shareholders through two segments: Investing and Asset Management.

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The Opportunity:

Onex is currently seeking to hire a Lead, Facilities for our Toronto offices for a contract term of approximately 12 months. In this role you will be responsible for facilities management and office services for Onex in Toronto. On a daily basis you will liaise and work with internal stakeholders and external service providers, ensuring an efficient, productive and safe work environment. As a member of the Corporate Services Team, you will provide leadership and input to facilities, hospitality and operational best practices, identifying procedures, processes and technologies to drive efficiencies and deliver an exceptional employee experience. The corporate title for this position will be commensurate with experience.

This position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Real Estate & Administrative Services, based in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team

  • Fostering a climate of accountability, teamwork, employee development and continuous improvement.
  • Initiate and build working relationships with business line partners and align resources to meet business objectives and employee expectations.

Operations & Office Services

  • Plan and implement corporate and departmental initiatives, policies and procedures for the Toronto offices.
  • Plan, coordinate and direct a broad range of services to ensure operational efficiency that will positively impact employee productivity and satisfaction.
  • Drive process improvements and leverage technology to optimize resourcing to meet future demand.
  • Develop, manage and monitor regional budgets. Review and approve relevant expenditures ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices.
  • Negotiate and oversee the procurement of office supplies and services including management of vendor relationships, invoice reconciliation and approval, and cost controls.

Facilities

  • Execute and manage the implementation of regional space initiatives and other special projects as required in support of future workplace strategy planning and business objectives.
  • Lead and oversee facility management services including office moves, liaising with building management, monitoring and management of maintenance programs, management of vendor performance, as well as planning and coordinating activities to ensure a comfortable, safe and clean office environment for the benefit of staff and visitors.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical or operational issues.
  • Manage and maintain facilities-related technology platforms.
  • Manage sustainability programs and initiatives.
  • Manage all health and safety requirements including pandemic planning and coordination of annual First Aid / CPR and AED training.
  • Participate as a key member of the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning team.

Candidate Profile:

Professional Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of facilities management experience in a similar role, preferably at a growing and fast-paced financial or professional services firm.
  • Demonstrated experience in people leadership with a strong client service orientation.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office tools, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a manner that inspires trust and confidence.

Personal Characteristics

  • Must have strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented with the ability to see the big picture.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with team members, executives and external service providers.
  • Creative thinker with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • A self-starter with a sense of ownership who is adaptable, resilient and can work independently in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Compensation and Additional information:

The expected base salary range for this position is C$70,000 - C$105,000 on an annualized basis.

All-in compensation may vary based on several factors, such as relative experience, education level attained, certification(s), geographical location, etc. to account for local market conditions.

This position is for a current vacancy.

Our Team & Commitment:

Onex is led by the firm’s CEO, Bobby Le Blanc, as well as experienced leaders at each of our businesses. We have approximately 120 investment professionals across all platforms, supported by approximately 165 professionals dedicated to our corporate functions and investment platforms. Consistent with our One Onex approach, the teams share and leverage sector expertise, and sourcing and origination of opportunities across all business lines. Our culture is guided by our strong commitment to accountability, intellectual honesty and respect for all our partners and stakeholders. Onex was formed on principles of entrepreneurialism and responsible investing and our team is united in recognizing the value of collaboration, diversity of perspective and background, and an inclusive environment. Our team is a critical factor in our success, and attracting and retaining the best people and strongest investors are an important competitive advantage. Also crucial to our long-term success is the alignment of interests between the Onex management team, the Onex Board of Directors, shareholders and our limited partners. Members of our management team and Board of Directors have a significant long-term ownership in Onex shares and invest meaningfully in our funds. We believe this alignment creates stronger relationships with both our limited partners and shareholders.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion:

Onex recognizes that a diverse team and inclusive environment are vital in contributing to our continued success as an investor and asset manager. We believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes for us and our stakeholders, including the companies we invest in, our shareholders, investors and clients, as well as the communities we serve.

Onex’ commitment to diversity and inclusion includes increasing our focus on attracting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds, creating additional awareness of diversity issues and benefits, fostering and inspiring a more supportive environment where inclusivity is expected and prioritized, and embedding accountability for diversity throughout the firm.

Onex’ Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council, which is co-chaired by our CEO and our Head of Shareholder Relations and Communications, includes representation from across all business platforms and geographies. The Council is responsible for championing diversity and inclusion across the firm, including supporting the development and success of Onex’ employee resource groups.

SUSTAINABILITY

As a public company, we are committed to delivering value for all of our stakeholders – our shareholders, investors, employees, operating companies and the communities in which we operate. Responsible governance throughout Onex and across our platforms is fundamental to the success of our organization. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of good governance, which builds trust and confidence in our stewardship of capital.

Consistent with our long-held belief that responsible investing is both the right approach to investing, as well as a driver of meaningful stakeholder value, we continue to make enhancements to our sustainability program. Recent initiatives include the addition of resources to our sustainability team and the measurement and management of carbon emissions across Onex and our investment platforms. To remain aligned with emerging best practices, we participate in several industry initiatives, including the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (“EDCI”), Initiative Climate International (“iCI”), the Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”), and the IFRS Sustainability Alliance, among others. We expect our program to continue to expand in line with this rapidly evolving area, while remaining rooted in our founding principle of responsible investing. Further information on Onex’ Sustainability Policy and Climate Strategy can be found on our website, www.onex.com.

Onex is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact tmanagement@onex.com.

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