Buildings Maintenance Operator

Ontario Northland; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid personal leave days

Discounted transportation

Job summary

Ontario Northland is seeking a Buildings Maintenance Operator in Cochrane to ensure safe, reliable facility operations across the Northlander portfolio. You’ll log and respond to maintenance requests, manage fixtures, HVACs, and electrical systems, and coordinate external trades.

With BES certification and 1–2 years of maintenance experience, you’ll support health & safety compliance and travel to service remote sites as required. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Building Environmental Systems (BES).
• 1–2 years’ work experience in property maintenance.
• Experience in general contracting.
• Broad knowledge of carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
• Knowledge of Ontario building codes and permits.
• Ability to perform basic/light maintenance duties including custodial and painting.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM and MS Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license and 24/7 on‑call flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Log maintenance requests using the ticket system and close tickets timely.
• Perform filter maintenance, minor construction, door/window work and lighting.
• Support boilers, HVAC equipment, building mechanicals, elevators and security.
• Coordinate external contractors for tasks such as janitorial, painting and flooring.
• Move and organize records, furniture and supplies; maintain clean work area.
• Assist Health & Safety activities and monitor safety supplies.
• Travel to outlying sites to service buildings as needed.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical work

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BES certificate

Tools

CMMS

EAM

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

POSITION

Buildings Maintenance Operator

REPORTS TO

Supervisor, Facilities

DEPARTMENT

Facilities

LOCATION

Cochrane

REFERENCE

800-149-27

SALARY

$83,538 - $98,280

WHO WE ARE

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.

We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

• competitive salary
• excellent benefit package
• a defined benefit pension plan
• paid vacation
• paid personal leave days
• discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

The Buildings Maintenance Operator is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient facility operations maintaining all buildings under the Northlander Facilities Management portfolio.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes the Maintenance ticket system to log all maintenance request details, including regular updating and closing of tickets
• Scope of work to include, but not limited to, filter maintenance, minor internal construction, ceiling tiles, doors and locks, window repair, moves, grounds keeping, loading dock(s), lighting, sinks, toilets, energy and elevators
• Verifies and records daily operation of facilities equipment and assists in maintenance of boilers, compressors, HVAC equipment, building mechanicals, elevators, lighting and security
• Coordinate outside contractors (ex. plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, etc.) on a daily basis to provide services including, but not limited to, janitorial, grounds keeping, snow removal, painting, installing flooring, windows and doors, window washing, carpet cleaning and all other approved projects
• Assembles, moves, retrieves and stores records, boxes, furniture, stationery and related office supplies and peripherals
• Maintains cleanliness of work area
• Work with Health and Safety Committee, fire plan, monitor two-way radios, order and install Health and Safety supplies (first aid, eye wash, stretchers)
• Provide other support and assistance to the Northlander and Corporate Facilities Department as required
• Travel to outlying areas to service buildings and structures as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate in Building Environmental Systems (BES)
• 1-2 years’ work experience in property maintenance
• Experience in general contracting
• Broad knowledge of carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing
• Knowledge of Ontario building codes and permits
• Must be able to perform basic/light maintenance duties including custodial and painting
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to be on call 24/7
• Commitment to Health & Safety.

CLOSING DATE

November 2, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.