Location: Vancouver, BC
Work Type: On site, travel required within Vancouver
Language: Strong written and verbal communication in English
Duration: Permanent, full-time 
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record check required

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Building Operator to support a growing retail property portfolio across British Columbia. Reporting to the Property Manager, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building systems while maintaining strong relationships with tenants and contractors.

This opportunity sits within a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages a significant retail portfolio across Canada. You will contribute directly to operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and tenant satisfaction, supporting properties that are essential to communities across the region.

What’s In It for You

You will join a professional and collaborative team that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to a diverse retail portfolio and the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise across mechanical and electrical systems. This position offers stability and meaningful impact within a respected national organization.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll oversee the daily operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical building systems, ensuring safe and efficient performance.

• In this role, you’ll manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, boilers, generators, life safety systems, and related equipment.

• You’ll monitor building environmental systems and maintain detailed health and safety logs and maintenance records.

• You’ll perform minor repairs and general maintenance tasks while coordinating contractors and sub-contractors as required.

• You’ll respond to tenant requests and provide occasional after-hours support for urgent building issues or escalations, coordinating with the Property Manager as needed

• You’ll support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency measures across the portfolio.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related building operations experience in commercial or retail environments

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, life safety equipment, and general building maintenance procedures

• Understanding of Health and Safety programs including WHMIS, Lockout and Tag out, and fall protection

• Ability to read mechanical, architectural, electrical, and structural drawings

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the assigned region

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Basic computer proficiency, understanding of Yardi or similar ERP is considered an asset 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who takes pride in keeping buildings running safely and efficiently. If you’re hands-on, responsive, and committed to delivering high standards of service to tenants, you’ll thrive in this role.”

About Canadian Tire REIT

CT REIT is an unincorporated, closed-end real estate investment trust formed to own income-producing commercial properties located primarily in Canada. Its portfolio is comprised of over 375 properties totaling approximately 31 million square feet of gross leasable area, consisting primarily of net lease single-tenant retail properties located across Canada. Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is CT REIT’s most significant tenant. For more information, visit ctreit.com.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual rights to religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

 

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQI A+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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.