Operations Supervisor
Calgary, AB
Who We Are: BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, 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 fourteen 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. For more information, please visit www.bgo.com
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 Operations Supervisor is responsible for overall operational and technical support, repairs, maintenance and installations of climate control along with other mechanical & electrical systems within multiple building portfolio. Supervision of operations team within buildings of large size and level of complexity as it relates to building systems and tenant demands.
The primary objective of the Operations Supervisor is to ensure assigned building(s) or complex of buildings are being managed and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to the highest level of operational efficiency.
What you will do:
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of a fully integrated maintenance program.
- Ensure facilities are always maintained in a safe and comfortable environment.
- Assign and/or carry out daily maintenance duties, monitor mechanical and electrical systems, repairs which can be handled in-house and manage the preventative maintenance program
- Monitor the physical operation of the mechanical, electrical, ventilation, heating, cooling, and life safety equipment.
- Manage tenant operations related concerns.
- Monitor construction to ensure the base building systems are not tampered with or damaged.
- Manage and maintain daily logs of all operating equipment
- Ensure that water treatment tests are correctly done, and appropriate action is taken where levels fall outside acceptable ranges.
- Recommend type and quantity of maintenance supplies to be stocked.
- Review automated lighting control to ensure it is operating correctly.
- Ensure systems are properly programmed both for tenant comfort and equipment safety and that all alarms are correctly acted upon.
- Respond to emergencies of all types.
- Maintain safe and tidy work areas both in the shop and in mechanical/electrical where maintenance duties are performed.
- Recommend improvements in mechanical and electrical systems.
- Participating in corporate occupational health and safety program.
- Liaison with outside contractors, service contractors and provincial and municipal inspectors.
- Ensure that all operations staff conducts themselves in a professional manner and maintain a clean, professional appearance while on the job.
- Establish and maintain daily/weekly duties list to be carried out by the operations staff.
- Foster good tenant relations.
- Assist with budgets and adhered to budget costs
- Schedule operations staff shifts and holidays.
- Ensure that all absenteeism and vacation are properly documented.
- Assist with interviewing and hiring new staff
- Ensure that ad-hoc adjustments are not implemented, and the building(s) operate as per design standard or greater.
- Ensure tenant environmental concerns are properly addressed in a timely manner and all the components of the systems are functioning as per design; have any defective components repaired or replaced; problem areas will be given special attention and require accurate technical documentation; review all HVAC tenant calls upon completion by staff
- Ensure all building archives are properly stored and catalogued.
- Ensure all staff is treated with respect and dignity and encourage open communication between staff.
- Conduct annual Performance reviews
- Other duties as assigned from time to time based on needs, training, knowledge, and capabilities
- Complete understanding and adherence to the Environmental Policy, the Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures relevant to the position as prescribed from time to time.
- Embrace and proactively support BentallGreenOak’ s culture of environmental responsibility 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:
- High school diploma supplemented with a minimum 4th Class Power Engineer Ticket.
- Valid driver license and reliable automobile for use at work.
- Minimum 5 years directly related experience in all areas of building operations systems including HVAC, Electrical, Controls, Fire Alarm, Life Safety and BMS.
- Able to work independently with minimal direction and respond to emergency situations.
- Good knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office. Ability to work with Apple mobile communication devices.
- Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
- Handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adapt to new ideas and constant changes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally utilizing computer, oral and written skills.
- Ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with contractors, tenants and public.
- Police Clearance: A criminal verification check is required for employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.
BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and include: Job posting number, your name and your preferred method of contact.
