Real Estate Developer & Operations Manager

Field Recreation Inc. (FRI)

Field Recreation Inc. (FRI) owns and operates a growing portfolio of multi-sport facilities across the Greater Toronto Area. The Real Estate Developer & Operations Manager is a senior, hands‑on leadership role focused exclusively on FRI facilities.

• Oversee daily operations across all FRI‑managed facilities
• Ensure facilities meet high standards of safety, cleanliness, presentation, and customer experience
• Manage facility schedules, staffing plans, and daily operational workflows
• Oversee maintenance planning, preventative maintenance schedules, repairs, and capital projects
• Identify operational risks and implement solutions to minimize downtime and service disruption

• Directly manage the Facility Maintenance Manager and onsite facility staff
• Set clear expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards
• Provide regular on‑site supervision, coaching, and performance feedback
• Ensure staff compliance with safety protocols, operational procedures, and company standards
• Build a culture of professionalism, ownership, and accountability at each facility

• Drive increased facility utilization by sourcing and securing new user groups, leagues, clubs, schools, and training providers
• Act as the primary point of contact for facility rentals and partnerships
• Manage the full rental lifecycle: inquiries, negotiations, contract creation, scheduling, execution, and renewals
• Identify underutilized time slots and proactively develop strategies to monetize them

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, municipalities, community organizations, and local businesses
• Represent FRI within the community as a professional, relationship‑driven operator
• Support community events, tournaments, and special bookings hosted at FRI facilities

• Monitor facility‑level P&Ls, usage reports, staffing costs, and maintenance expenses
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑control initiatives
• Provide operational input into long‑term capital planning and facility investment decisions

• Implement and maintain operational systems including checklists, maintenance logs, and reporting tools
• Standardize operation procedures across facilities to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance the customer experience

• 3-5+ years of operations or facility management experience, ideally in sport, recreation, or multi‑site environments
• Proven experience managing staff and holding teams accountable in an on‑site setting
• Experience managing contracts, rentals, and external user groups
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as required by facility schedules

Compensation:
Competitive based on skills and experience