Building Operator

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Who We Are

RioCan is one of Canada’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). We own, manage and develop retail-focused, increasingly mixed‑use properties in Canada’s major markets. Pioneering the REIT concept over 30 years ago, we have transformed Canadian real estate and were recently recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer.

Position Overview

This role is located at our East Village location and is responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance and operation of the site(s) to ensure a clean and safe environment for tenants, customers, contractors and employees.

Shift Timings

Monday to Friday from 8 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm with the ability to be rotational on‑call. Possible overtime may be needed depending on site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenant service requests in a timely manner.
• Liaise with tenants and contractors to maintain relationships.
• Conduct daily property checks to ensure the property is maintained in a first‑class manner.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Ensure fire life safety systems are operating efficiently.
• Proactively identify and rectify general maintenance issues – painting, building envelope, janitorial, snow removal, landscaping, signage, lighting and pressure washing – to maintain curb appeal.
• Monitor mechanical equipment, including building automation systems.
• Review and monitor contracted work to ensure scope of work is being performed in compliance with building standards.
• Coordinate contractor access and ensure all deficiencies are rectified.
• Communicate with the manager on building inefficiencies.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts for prompt and professional investigation and resolution to concerns.
• Provide on‑call coverage and be available to work after‑hours and weekends for any site emergency and / or unscheduled work.
• Assist with seasonal building requirements.
• Perform basic plumbing, lighting, electrical, elevating devices, roofing, carpentry and miscellaneous repairs on site or oversee such unscheduled repairs as necessary.
• Communicate and execute work procedures as set out by management.
• Travel between properties as required.
• Other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

Why Join RioCan?

Work / Life Balance

Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible work hours, an extra‑long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development

Includes a continuing education reimbursement, a mentorship and leadership development program, on‑demand online learning and cross‑training opportunities.

Extensive Health and Benefits Program

Health and dental benefits for you and your family starting on day one; a healthcare spending account; an employee family and assistance program; virtual healthcare and other resources.

Comprehensive Retirement Program

Matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, a pension plan and an employee unit purchase plan.

Additional Perks and Benefits

Paid time off, parental leave top‑up, various employee discounts, employee referral and recognition programs, and opportunities to participate in community initiatives, committees and social events throughout the year.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Visit us at www.riocan.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.

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