Job Description

Colonnade BridgePort is a full-service real estate company, offering property management and leasing services, acquisition, development, investment management and asset management for commercial and residential properties. We take the time to understand our clients\xe2\x80\x99 objectives then apply our real estate expertise and market knowledge to drive better performance. Colonnade BridgePort is headquartered in Ottawa with offices in the Greater Toronto Area (\xe2\x80\x9cGTA\xe2\x80\x9d), and our continued growth and expansion has created an opportunity for an experienced full-time Building Operator \xe2\x80\x93 Residential in Ottawa. BUILDING OPERATOR \xe2\x80\x93 RESIDENTIAL Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Building Operator \xe2\x80\x93 Residential will be responsible for the maintenance and day-to-day operations of a designated portfolio of new, modern apartments in Ottawa, ON. The successful candidate will be open to a flexible work schedule and rotational on-call shifts, as well as enjoy a variety of daily tasks, including building maintenance, liaising with tenants and contractors, and supporting the overall performance of the portfolio. If you are seeking the ability to work independently with the support of a strong team, while multi-tasking and using strong interpersonal skills to handle high pressure situations, then we want to hear from you! Requirements:

• Liaise with residents on a regular basis to establish and maintain healthy working relationships.
• Respond to and complete, in a timely manner, all tenant service requests.
• Responsible for the appearance of the property and safety and convenience of the residents and visitors at all times.
• Responsible for the efficient, effective and successful control of all equipment maintenance, building structures and property in accordance with approved practices, procedures, methods, and financial limitations.
• Liaise with contractors, on-site staff and personnel to assist in providing supervision of all trades servicing the building equipment/systems.
• Complete inspections of the property in accordance with the inspection frequency schedules contained in the respective property contracts.
• Maintain all appropriate logs and manuals and ensure that all third-party contractors servicing the property are maintaining the respective logbooks in accordance with the determined schedules.
• Conduct daily inspections of building(s), make recommendations and implement improvements in consultation with the Property Manager, of operational tasks and repairs that are required to the properties.
• Assist in implementing a pro-active preventative maintenance program for all building equipment/systems to ensure that all systems are properly maintained and serviced in a pro-active manner.
• Coordinate the services of contractors to complete repairs and maintenance, including HVAC systems, electrical, mechanical, lighting etc.
• Provide after-hours coverage of designated properties on a rotational basis with other building operators.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related working experience.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude.
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and achieve quality results.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment, or independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid Class G driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to own, reliable vehicle.
• Able to provide a clean criminal record check (at company\xe2\x80\x99s expense).
• Industry related designation(s) in BES and/or BOMI SMT/SMA preferred.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Colonnade BridgePort provides a dynamic work environment and offers a competitive salary and benefit package. In recognition of its obligation to take all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of its employees, Colonnade BridgePort has introduced a mandatory policy that requires full vaccination against COVID-19 for everyone working in or visiting its properties. Accordingly, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of full vaccination. Exemption requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated on valid medical or human rights grounds. Colonnade BridgePort welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.