Location: Toronto, ON (On-site, Monday to Friday)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and employment references required
About the Opportunity
An established commercial real estate organization is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support a portfolio of office and retail properties. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and high-performing buildings that support both tenant satisfaction and operational excellence.
Working closely with building operations teams, contractors, and property management professionals, you will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day building performance, supporting preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple systems and services. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to mixed-use operations, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives within a collaborative and team-focused environment.
What’s In It for You
• Join a collaborative workplace that values accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Gain exposure to complex commercial office and retail environments
• Work alongside experienced property management and operations professionals
• Contribute to sustainability and energy management initiatives
• Be part of a culture that supports professional growth, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Your Responsibilities
• You’ll oversee the daily operation and performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, elevator, and central plant systems
• In this role, you’ll supervise Building Operators and coordinate daily maintenance activities, inspections, and staffing schedules
• You’ll support preventative and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring work orders, logs, and documentation remain current and accurate
• You’ll coordinate contractors, review service reports, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and operational standards
• You’ll act as the primary escalation point for tenant technical concerns and support after-hours service requirements
• You’ll assist with operational budgeting, inventory management, capital planning, and contract renewals
• You’ll support emergency response activities, life-safety testing, and ongoing compliance with Fire Code and ESA/TSSA requirements
Skills and Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commercial building operations, including at least 3 years supervising operations staff
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems
• Experience working with BAS and CMMS platforms in commercial or mixed-use environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting systems
• Building Environmental Systems (BES) certification or equivalent an asset
• Mechanical or Electrical background, BOMI, SMT, or facilities management credentials considered an asset
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes ownership of building operations, and brings a proactive approach to supporting both tenants and team members.”
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