Building Operator

With a range of full-service real estate offerings including property management, development, investment and asset management, and leasing, Colonnade BridgePort has built a reputation of excellence in the real estate industry. We service a portfolio of state of the art commercial, residential, and mixed use properties in Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, Southwestern Ontario and the Maritimes.

As we continue to grow and expand our business, we are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our dynamic team. Our people are what drives our success as an organization. Read on to discover how our **Building Operator** opportunity may be right for you

**At a glance**

Who: Experienced Building Operator

What: The maintenance and day-to-day operations of a designated commercial real estate property/property portfolio

Where: Ottawa

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the **Building Operator** will be responsible for the maintenance and day-to-day operations of a designated commercial real estate property/property portfolio in Ottawa ranging from suburban industrial, downtown office, retail centres to transit oriented, urban mixed-use projects.

**What you’ll be doing**

• Liaising with all tenant contacts on a regular basis to establish and maintain a healthy working relationship.
• Responding to and completing, in a timely manner, all tenant service requests.
• Responsible for the appearance of the property and safety and convenience of the tenants and clientele at all times.
• Responsible for the efficient, effective and successful control of all equipment maintenance, building structures and property in accordance with approved practices, procedures, methods, and financial limitations.
• Liaising with contractors, on-site staff and personnel to assist in providing supervision of all trades servicing the building equipment/systems.

Completing inspections of the property in accordance with the inspection frequency schedules contained in the respective property contracts.

• Maintaining all appropriate logs and manuals and ensure that all third-party contractors servicing the property are maintaining the respective log books in accordance with the determined schedules.
• Conducting daily inspections of building, make recommendations and implement improvements in consultation with the Property Manager, of operational tasks and repairs that are required to the property;
• Assisting in implementing a pro-active preventative maintenance program for all building equipment/systems to ensure that all systems are properly maintained and serviced in a proactive manner;
• Coordinating the services of contractors to complete repairs and maintenance, including HVAC systems, electrical, mechanical, lighting etc.; and
• Providing after-hours coverage of designated properties on a rotational basis with other building operators.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

**Keys to success in this role are**

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related working experience.
• Posses a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and achieve quality results.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment, or independently with mínimal supervision.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.
• Industry related designation(s) in BES and/or BOMI SMT/SMA preferred.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job._

**Commitment to our People**

• Three weeks starting paid vacation
• Three days personal leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working environment (position dependent, alternative may be offered)
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage (cost shared by company and employee)
• Professional development (up to two paid courses per year)
• RRSP matching program
• Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Summer hours (position dependent, alternative may be offered)
• Opportunities to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

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We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.