Facility Planning & Support Specialist - 12 Month Contract/Acting at Toyota Motor Corporation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

50.92

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facility Planning, Project Management, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Relationship Building, Automotive Experience, Dealer Standards, Vendor Management, Green Initiatives, Customer Experience, Stakeholder Management, Bilingual Skills, Administrative Support

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Facility Planning & Support Specialist - 12 Month Contract/Acting Rank 4 Scarborough, ON (Hybrid) Deadline: This posting will close by January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. The anticipated hourly base salary for this position is $38.82 - $50.92. The offered salary will be based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Dealer Facility Planning and Support Specialist to join our Dealer Standards and Sales Operations (DSSO) team. This is a contract opportunity and will report to the Manager of Dealer Standards and Representation. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that Toyota facility standards are upheld and promoted throughout our Dealer network, as well as develop the vision for the future of Toyota and Lexus facilities. This role will include some direct Dealer and vendor interactions, as well as provide support to various team members. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A hybrid work environment A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer Benefits Competitive compensation package Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Associate vehicle discount program Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits What You’ll be Doing: Dealer Facility Upgrades Assist Zone Dealer Development Managers with obtaining approvals of dealership renovations, relocations, and final building designs Monitor Zone facility projects and schedules, report on progress Represent TCI facility interests in communication with business partners and Dealers Be the gatekeeper of Toyota Facility Standards – maintain, adjust, and ensure compliance Lead the PDCA survey process after facility project completion Manage key facility vendor relationships Future Facility Research and assist in the development of long-term Toyota and Lexus facility requirements that prioritize the customer experience Liaise with TMNA and industry counterparts, ensuring open dialogue and idea sharing Evaluate new initiatives, analyze and build consensus for their adoption or rejection Work cross functionally within TCI and TMNA to support with network BEV readiness Lead environment/green focused facility studies and initiatives Responsible for overseeing the Dealership BEV readiness launch, ensuring effective communication across the network and maintaining liaison with our business partners Project Management Review and be able to understand existing dealer standards structure Support with initial stakeholder meetings across various departments Updating of all existing dealer standards, ensuring dealer standards format and structure remain in place Publish updated dealer standards on Infostream Department Support Provide administrative assistance for budgeting, scheduling, and reporting Special projects including event organization and ad hoc requests Support Dealer Development Managers with governance projects and process Other duties as required What You’ll Bring: University/College Degree/Diploma in Business, Automotive, or Architecture-related discipline 3+ years of automotive experience with exposure to automotive dealerships operations, facility standards, and OEM requirements Experience in dealer facing roles is an asset Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong time management and organizational skills Strong analytical skills Proven ability to build relationships with Dealer- facing staff and Dealers A self-starter with proven experience managing projects, timelines, and various stakeholders Proficiency in French is an asset About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. #LI-PF1 #LI-Hybrid About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will ensure that Toyota facility standards are upheld and promoted throughout the Dealer network, and will develop the vision for future Toyota and Lexus facilities. Responsibilities include managing dealer facility upgrades, vendor relationships, and supporting various team members.