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Blue J
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Office & Employee Events Manager

Workplace
On-site
Commitment
Full-time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Salary
CA$80,000-95,000/yr
Posted
Location
Toronto, Canada

This role owns the day-to-day running of the Blue J office facilities, security, and supplies, acting as the go-to operational resource for on-site employees. You'll keep the office safe, well-stocked, and welcoming, coordinating with guests, vendors, and internal teams. You'll also plan quarterly company all-hands events at off-site venues and support in-office team celebrations throughout the year.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize quarterly company all-hands events at off-site venues, including venue sourcing, logistics, and vendor coordination
  • Coordinate catering and logistics for ad hoc team events, social gatherings, holiday celebrations, and milestone recognitions
  • Manage employee experience for virtual and hybrid company events for special holidays, learning sessions, new hires
  • Track event budgets and reconcile spend against plan for each event
  • Maintain office and meeting-room supplies: place orders, monitor levels, and restock
  • Maintain the storage room, keeping it organized and stocked
  • Manage kitchen/pantry stocking and catering for meetings and in-office events.
  • Own company shipping and receiving
  • Manage vendor relationships (cleaning, repairs, supplies) and on-site vendors as needed
  • Submit and track tickets for repairs and cleaning
  • Serve as landlord / property-management liaison
  • Serve as point of contact for office access and desk-booking systems (Eden and Kisi)
  • Prepare quarterly office statistics reports on desk and meeting-room utilization.
  • Own Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) compliance responsibilities
  • Run quarterly JHSC meetings and monthly office inspections
  • Maintain first-aid supplies and emergency procedures
  • Maintain the Office Handbook, keeping policies and procedures current.
  • Own office-wide communications (closures, maintenance notices, event announcements, etc.)
  • Own month-end reconciliation of the office expense credit card.
  • Track and report against the office/facilities budget.

Requirements

  • 3+ years in office management, facilities, or workplace operations
  • Highly organized, hands-on, and proactive, with strong follow-through on maintenance and logistics
  • Comfortable being the on-site face of the office for guests and staff, with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience managing vendors and negotiating service contracts
  • Comfortable owning a budget and reconciling expenses accurately and on time
  • Familiarity with workplace tools (e.g., Eden, Kisi, Float) an asset
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Sheets/Excel, Docs/Word, Slides)
  • First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain, an asset
  • Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Expected to be in-office 5 days per week

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, stock options, and benefits designed to support you and your family
  • A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team that values innovation, respect, and fun
  • The excitement of a fast-growing, well-funded company with clear momentum, and the resources to back bold initiatives