Building Technician (Commercial)

Regionalgroup; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation days + additional PTO

Job summary

Regional Group, a long‑standing Ottawa real estate leader, seeks a Building Technician to manage preventative maintenance and operation of base building systems across our properties. You will handle plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and life safety systems, plus tenant-owned equipment, ensuring reliability and safety.

You should bring 3–5 years of related experience or a Building Technician certificate, strong initiative, and proficiency with Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a related field or Building Technician certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain base building systems including plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and life safety.

Skills

Initiative

Self-starter

Life safety systems

Bilingualism (asset)

PWGSC security clearance

Driver's license

Education

Building Technician certificate (BOMA SMT/SMA)

Tools

MRI Angus Anywhere

Outlook

Excel

Job description

About Us

At Regional Group, we're not your typical real estate company – we are driven by our mission of enriching communities and creating places where people thrive. We are innovators, leaders, and trailblazers with over six decades of experience shaping the real estate landscape in the National Capital Region. As a fully vertically integrated real estate company, we bring together expertise in development, construction, asset management, and property operations to deliver exceptional value and experiences. Through our homebuilding division, eQ Homes, we continue to set the standard in home innovation and sustainable living, with a $5+ billion pipeline of commercial, mixed-use, and residential projects across Ontario and Quebec, and a management portfolio exceeding 2.9 million square feet of commercial space and 2,000 residential units. With this legacy as our foundation, we strive to be the real estate company of choice for our customers, partners, and communities.

Our core values guide everything we do, grounded in a shared commitment to doing the right thing. They include:

• People
• Elevate
• Passion

We want our employees to feel great about their jobs, and that means encouraging growth and advancement, listening to employee feedback, recognizing a job well done, giving back, and adopting a culture of trust and respect.

About the Role

Regional Property Services Inc (RPSI), a division of the Regional Group of Companies, is currently looking for an experienced Building Technician for facilities in the Ottawa area. In this role, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and operation of base building systems, including plumbing, mechanical, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, and life safety systems, as well as some tenant owned equipment and how it relates to the building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Systems: oversee all electrical systems both interior and exterior of the buildings in compliance with ESA. (i.e. change light bulbs, reset breakers.).
• Mechanical systems: operate and maintain mechanical systems and ensure compliance with governing authorities. (i.e. on/off heating/cooling and ventilation of building systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, heating elements, cooling towers, exhaust fans, unit heaters, hydronic heating, DX units, humidifiers, steam boilers, generators dehumidifiers, fire panels, pumps, alarm and pull stations, windows, fans).
• Plumbing: operate and maintain all plumbing systems at the property. (i.e. washrooms fixtures, supply and drain lines, irrigation systems, sump pumps, etc.).
• BAS: ability to maintain computerized systems for efficient operation of equipment.
• Water Treatment: operate and maintain accurate logs of water treatment plans and maintain compliance as required.
• Respond to tenant requests in a timely manner and assist in solving issues as required; record all service performed.
• Ensure all Preventative Maintenance tasks are completed and documented as required.
• Monitor Contractor work to ensure Scope of Work is received.
• General maintenance to exterior (i.e., concrete repairs, sweeping, shoveling, painting, and garbage removal, enclosures are functional and clean, etc.).
• Roof: inspect and maintain the roof system to perform as designed.
• Life Safety: ensure all building Life Safety systems are operating and maintained as prescribed.
• Elevators: ensure all elevator tracks are clean and free of debris and the system operates as designed; licenses are up to date and posted; contractor is performing maintenance on schedule, abide by TSSA compliance regarding testing.
• Perform minor carpentry, drywall, and building repairs as required.
• Obtain and maintain all required certified training.
• Perform all work according to the municipal/provincial/federal health and safety guidelines and standards; document actions where required.
• Organize, clean and maintain all storage areas, electrical, mechanical, and telecom rooms throughout the buildings.
• Obtain quotes for work as required and present them to the Property Manager for approval and PO creation.
• Maintain on-call rotation duties as required.
• Overtime work as required within reasonable request by Property Manager.
• Other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

About you

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a related field, or BOMA SMT/SMA, Building Technician certificate from a recognized post-secondary facility.
• Ability to take initiative, self-starter.
• Outlook and Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Experience using MRI Angus Anywhere considered an asset.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Life safety system experience.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain PWGSC Level II Security Clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must have and retain a valid driver’s license, and vehicle is required for emergencies and on-call purposes.
• People-centric focus: You pursue lifelong learning, actively share new perspectives, empower, and inspire others.
• Commitment to Elevate: You set new standards in ways that surprise and delight stakeholders, redefine industry norms and set new benchmarks for success.
• Passion: You take pride in your work, overcome obstacles, and constantly seek to be the best

Why Join Us

• We empower our people to strive for creativity, uniqueness, and distinction.
• We are actively pursuing portfolio growth opportunities, ensuring continuous development and advancement.
• We take pride in shaping real estate in Ottawa for over 60 years
• Enjoy competitive pay, incentives, and tuition reimbursement to support your personal and professional growth.
• Benefit from 15 paid vacation days plus additional PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Thrive in a supportive environment with ample growth opportunities to nurture your career.
• Our driven values are Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, Attention, Balance, Gratitude, and Leadership.

This posting is to fill one (1) existing vacancy

Regional Group is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace environment. We are committed to cultivating a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our community, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of our recruitment and selection process, we will collaborate with you to address your needs.