Building Operator

Building Operator

Calgary, AB

Who We Are: BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 28 cities across twelve countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

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BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The Opportunity:

The Building Operator will be providing operational and technical support as a member of a building operations team in Calgary. The Building may be a sole operator of a building of moderate size and level of complexity as it relates to building systems and tenant demands. The primary objective of the Building Operator is to ensure that the assigned building or complex of buildings is being managed and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to the highest level of operational efficiency.

What You Will Do:

• Perform testing, inspect buildings, and maintain documentation on building condition, drawings, etc.
• Work with contractors to complete repairs, obtain pricing and manage maintenance service agreements on site.
• Be a liaison with contractors for construction projects.
• Participate in the on-call rotation which may include all buildings in the portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the operations team.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and unscheduled repairs of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, electrical, elevating devices, roofing, and life safety systems.
• General maintenance including housekeeping such as sweeping, litter pick up, shoveling and pressure washing.
• Assist with environmental assessments, indoor air quality audits and other reporting studies / investigations.
• Participate in corporate occupational health and safety program.
• Assist with waste, recycling, and hazardous materials issues.
• Monitor computerized control systems.
• Respond to tenant service requests and provide excellent customer service when interacting with all tenants and the general public
• Assist with insurance and risk management inspections, remedial actions, and reporting
• Remain current and up to date with new industry practices, legislative changes, and new technologies.
• Other assigned duties.

Sustainability and Environmental:

• Embrace and proactively support BGO's culture of environmental and social responsibility.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve energy consumption.
• Quickly respond to and manage environmental hazards.
• Consider sustainability when evaluating options for replacement equipment.
• Participate in tenant and staff community support events as appropriate

Who You Are:

• Technical Qualifications - The Building Operator, Level 2 shall have the following technical qualifications or industry equivalency: Minimum of 3 years direct work experience in junior or intermediate position in commercial building operations. Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office.
• Communication & Relationship Skills - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written, with all levels within the company; mature and self-motivated team player who is committed to personal growth and ethical integrity.
• Time Management / Working Environment - Ability to allocate one’s time effectively and manage tight deadlines; ability to work under pressure and achieve quality results; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable to new ideas and embrace changes; results and detail oriented; work within an environment that is subject to moderate to high levels of stress in emergency or conflict situations; on occasion requires involvement in repairs or maintenance in inclement weather or uncomfortable environmental working conditions; may be required to attend to or provide direction during after-hours emergency situations; requires the ability to exert moderate physical effort and must be able to move quickly in emergency situations; is able to thrive within a busy working environment.
• Organizational & Leadership Skills – Ensure operations records, files and documentation are maintained in an orderly, accurate and timely fashion, sound administrative and organizational skills.
• Decision Making Skills - Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning; ability to achieve goals using logical and strategic approaches to resolving challenges.
• Vehicle – Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle required
• Police Clearance – A criminal verification check is required for employment.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.