Building Superintendent

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

2 weeks vacation

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a Live-out Building Superintendent for one of our Ottawa area sites to manage the day-to-day operations of residential facilities, ensure safety, and deliver reliable service to tenants. The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance or superintendent work, a secondary diploma or trades equivalent, and a valid driver’s license.

Bilingual French/English is an asset; flexibility for after-hours emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Secondary diploma and post-secondary education or skilled trade equivalent.
• 3–5 years of maintenance or superintendent experience.
• Experience with water, lighting, HVAC systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Bilingual French & English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general operation of apartment facilities in a professional, timely manner.
• Manage general upkeep and act as onsite representative for the client.
• Collect monthly rent and respond to tenant inquiries or emergencies.
• Conduct regular inspections and report hazards or damages promptly.
• Communicate maintenance concerns and coordinate timely resolutions.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Bilingual (French & English)

On-call / OT flexibility

Education

Secondary diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education or skilled trade equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Building Superintendent Salary & Benefits: $55,000-$60,000 plus health benefits & 2 weeks vacation Position Status: Existing vacancy Location: Ottawa, Ontario Work Model: Onsite - various sites around Ottawa Additional Notes: Our client is an established property management company in the Ottawa area that has spanned generations. The organization is a well-run small business with sites on acquisition and expansion; with over 800 units in the Nation's Capital, they can offer a variety of property options to their tenants. Under strong leadership, the organization prides itself on treating all employees like family, and they are currently seeking a Live-out Building Superintendent for one of their sites as a result on a new portfolio of residential sites.

The role of Live-out Building Superintendent will oversee the comprehensive general operation of the apartment facilities in a professional and timely manner. The superintendent is responsible for the general upkeep of the facilities and acts as the Client's onsite representative. This role will be responsible for collecting monthly rent, responding to tenant inquiries/emergencies, and conduct regular inspections to maintain safe conditions. Communicate any potential hazards or damages proactively. Report any maintenance concerns promptly.

The ideal candidate will have a secondary diploma and post-secondary/skilled trade of equivalent work experience with 3-5 years of maintenance or previous superintendent type role, correcting and resolving various problems related to water, lighting, HVAC and other systems. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license. Strong written and verbal skills are critical to this role, as well as conflict resolution skills. Flexible schedule to attend to after-hour emergencies for the building and site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Superintendent or Maintenance Technician in a property management or real estate environment
• Strong customer service skills and a professional demeanor
• Hands-on experience with painting, electrical work, and general maintenance tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure in high-intensity or stressful situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Bilingualism in French & English is an asset
• Willingness to work overtime or be on call as needed

At Recruiting in Motion Ottawa, AI-powered tools may be used to support various administrative aspects of our recruitment process. We do not use AI for screening or decision-making. All applications are reviewed, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified recruitment professionals and hiring managers to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency. The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.