Massimo Demaria
Chief Operations Officer @Harbourfront Centre
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operations Officer @Harbourfront Centre
Toronto, ON, CA
I lead operational strategy and execution for a dynamic non-profit charitable organization, bringing extensive experience working alongside all three tiers of government and local community groups. I take a diplomatic, calm, and practical approach to complex challenges, ensuring efficient and sustainable solutions.My expertise spans operations, project management, safety & security, risk management, and facilities management. Cost and budget sensitivity drive my decision-making, while my leadership—rooted in emotional intelligence—fosters strong relationships and effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders.I am passionate about creating safe, engaging, accessible and well-managed spaces that support arts, culture, and community initiatives, as well as complex infrastructures such as marinas and pedestrian bridges. For the past twelve years, I have served as a volunteer firefighter in King Township, earning multiple NFPA accreditations and extensive firefighting experience. Now a Lieutenant, I lead training and take on Captaincy responsibilities. Passionate about community safety, I am well-versed in fire codes.
EDUCATION
Humber College Diploma Business Management & Marketing
Diploma, Business with 3rd year specializing in Marketing
ABOUT MASSIMO DEMARIA
Massimo DeMariaChief Operations Officer | Operations Strategy | Infrastructure & Capital ProjectsMassimo DeMaria is a senior operations executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience across complex operational environments, including senior roles at Costco Wholesale, GAL Power Systems, and Harbourfront Centre.Throughout his career, Massimo has built a reputation for strengthening operations, leading large-scale infrastructure initiatives, and delivering practical solutions that support long-term organizational growth. His expertise spans operations management, capital planning, contract negotiation, and strategic program delivery.As Chief Operations Officer at Harbourfront Centre, Massimo oversees operations across the organization’s 10-acre waterfront campus, including the delivery of multimillion-dollar capital infrastructure projects addressing critical and end-of-life assets. His leadership ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with the organization’s long-term priorities.Beyond his professional work, Massimo has been actively involved in community service. He has served as a volunteer firefighter at the supervisory level for over a decade with the Township of King and has contributed to youth sports development as a certified soccer coach and tennis program organizer.
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