Building Operator - Commercial
Winnipeg, MB
Position Summary:
This isn't a work-order role.
Our client is looking for a Building Operator who can influence decisions, improve buildings, manage projects, and help shape operational strategy across a growing portfolio in Winnipeg.
You'll work directly with senior operations leadership, support capital projects, manage vendors, and provide recommendations that impact how buildings are maintained and improved.
If you're currently working in healthcare, government, education, or another institutional environment and seeking greater autonomy and visibility, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Portfolio:
- Portfolio: Winnipeg commercial portfolio
- Work Model: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible start/end times possible), on-site presence required
- Reports to: National Director of Operations
Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Oversee day-to-day building operations, inspections, preventative maintenance programs, and service delivery.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, mechanical, and BAS systems.
- Conduct regular inspections and proactively identify maintenance, repair, and operational issues.
- Coordinate vendors, contractors, and service providers for maintenance and project work.
- Obtain, review, compare, and evaluate vendor quotations and recommendations.
- Challenge vendor recommendations when appropriate and seek alternative solutions when warranted.
- Break larger repairs and capital recommendations into logical phases where appropriate.
- Present repair options, timing considerations, cost implications, and operational risks to Property Management.
- Assist Property Managers with budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and maintenance prioritization.
- Support capital projects, including elevator modernization, BMS upgrades, landlord work, and building improvements.
- Maintain strong contractor relationships and help develop reliable vendor networks throughout Winnipeg.
- Provide professional, responsive service to tenants and occupants.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and documentation.
- Utilize CMMS systems to track preventative maintenance and service activities.
- Participate in emergency response and on-call rotations.
- Travel between Winnipeg properties as required.
What We're Looking For
- 4th Class Power Engineer or strong 5th Class preferred.
- 4+ years of building operations experience.
- Experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, government, educational, or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, BAS, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Someone who takes ownership, follows through, and gets things done.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to respond to emergency call-outs within Winnipeg.
What You'll Receive
· Competitive salary of $75,000-$85,000.
· Annual bonus program.
· Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits.
· RRSP matching program.
· Professional development reimbursement.
· On-call stipend and overtime compensation.
· Opportunity to work directly with senior operations leadership.
· Visibility and influence within a growing organization.
· A chance to help shape operational standards and improve a portfolio with significant upside.
· A supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and long-term success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Only those with COMMERCIAL BUILDING OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE will be considered. Do you have 4+ years of COMMERCIAL BUILDING OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE?
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Location:
Work Location: In person
