Building Operator

Location: Ottawa, ON
Language:English, strong written and verbal communication skills required
Background Check Requirement:Criminal record check and professional references required

About the Opportunity
An established and growing real estate organization is seeking Residential Building Operators to support a portfolio of modern multi-residential and mixed-use properties across Ottawa. These opportunities are available due to continued growth, including new developments and portfolio expansion, with openings supporting various locations throughout the Ottawa region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in building operations. The team is open to individuals who may be early in their career but bring strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on maintenance experience, or education in building systems, trades, electrical, or mechanical programs. Whether you’ve worked in renovations, facilities, grocery operations, property maintenance, or recently completed a related college program, this role offers mentorship, exposure, and the chance to grow within a supportive operations team.

Skills and Qualifications
• 1 to 5 years of experience in building operations, maintenance, facilities, renovations, or related hands-on environments
• Mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting or completing general maintenance and repair work
• Recent completion of a college program related to building systems, trades, electrical, HVAC, or mechanical studies considered a strong asset
• Experience with plumbing, electrical repairs, fixtures, sinks, toilets, lighting, or general building systems
• Building Automation Systems experience considered an asset but not required
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently
• Valid Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle required

Note from the Hiring Manager
“This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into building operations and grow their career with a supportive team. We’re looking for individuals who are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and enjoy hands-on work, whether that comes from previous maintenance experience, trades exposure, or a recent college program.”

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.