Building Operator

Location:
Ottawa, ON 

Language:
English required, both written and spoken. Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Duration:
6-month contract, with potential for extension based on business needs.

Background Check Requirement:
Eligible to obtain a PWGSC Security Clearance Level II (Secret Clearance preferred, Enhanced Reliability acceptable).

About the Opportunity
Join a collaborative commercial property management team where you'll play a key role in ensuring a high-profile office building operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Building Operator who enjoys solving problems, maintaining critical building systems, and contributing to a positive tenant experience.

Working alongside an experienced Senior Property Manager and trusted service providers, you'll help support daily operations while promoting sustainability, workplace safety, and preventative maintenance. This role offers meaningful exposure to all aspects of commercial building operations, with the potential for longer-term opportunities as business needs evolve.

What’s In It for You
You'll join a supportive team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This opportunity offers the chance to build on your technical expertise, work with modern building systems, and gain exposure to a well-managed commercial property environment that encourages professional growth and long-term career development.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll support the daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, BAS, and life safety systems.
• You'll coordinate and work alongside external contractors, ensuring maintenance and repair work is completed safely and efficiently.
• You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot building equipment, and respond to maintenance requests using the Angus PM and TR systems.
• You'll conduct routine inspections, system testing, and maintain accurate operator logs, compliance records, and maintenance documentation.
• You'll contribute to energy management initiatives while ensuring corporate health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards are consistently followed.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of building operations experience preferred, with a minimum of approximately 2 years supporting commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, life safety, and other commercial building systems.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS) is considered an asset.
• BES certification is required.
• Valid driver's licence with the ability to travel as required.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain a PWGSC Security Clearance Level II. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

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.