Lead Building Operator

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Retirement savings plan

Six personal days

Health benefits (vision & dental)

Employee assistance program

Mentorship program

Volunteer day

Job summary

Allied Properties REIT is seeking a Lead Building Operator to maintain and optimize building operations across our portfolio. You will manage maintenance, coordinate service delivery, and supervise a technical team to ensure safety, efficiency and high physical quality.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, you will oversee planned and unplanned operational needs, drive energy efficiency, and support budget planning while ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of building operations experience in commercial, retail, or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire alarm systems.
• Aware of energy management and sustainability practices.
• Familiar with safety codes, WHMIS, and first aid/CPR training.
• Ability to read plans/drawings and interpret CAD layouts.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor team members to meet company expectations.
• Train staff on equipment troubleshooting and repairs to reduce costs.
• Coordinate tenant concerns and service delivery; use Yardi for work orders.
• Ensure all systems operate safely and comply with codes and regs.
• Inspect and repair mechanical, electrical, and HVAC/BAS systems.
• Interpret building data and work with managers to optimize systems.
• Assist in preparing the building operating budget.
• Adhere to health, safety, and security procedures and track issues.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical & Plumbing

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Energy management

Communication

MS Office

Education

BES I & II

4th Class Power Engineer

Building operations knowledge

Tools

Yardi FM

CAD

Job description

About Allied

Allied is a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities. Our work is grounded in a clear purpose: to provide knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments that support creativity,connectivityand human wellness.

Our vision is more expansive. Weseekto make a continuous contribution to cities and culture that elevates and inspires the humanity in all of us.Thisvision informs how weoperate, how wedesignand how welead.

Real estate, for us,is not a passive investment. Itis a profoundly human endeavour,one that must promote wellness, sustainability,diversityand creativity—today and for generations to come.

Allied is also a place to build a career of consequence. If you are looking for work that is thoughtful,tangibleand enduring—work that contributes meaningfully to cities and the people who inhabit them—you will find purpose here.

For more information on Allied’sapproach to city-building, visit our Insights page.

Maintain the performance and reliability of building systems across Allied’s portfolio. As a Lead Building Operator, you will perform a broad range of building operations and maintenance duties to ensure our properties operate efficiently, safely and to a high standard of physical quality.

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, you will collaborate across our organization to address both the planned and unplanned operational needs of our buildings and support the continued performance of Allied’s portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop and mentor other team members to achieve company expectations, including fostering a spirit of teamwork, empowerment, growth, learning and unity among all departments.
• Train staff according to their needs and on any duties/procedures they are not familiar with, including how to troubleshoot equipment and perform repairs to reduce operating costs.
• Respond, coordinate and supervise tenant concerns and delivery of services in a timely manner and assist in finding solutions as required, and record all service performed by using Yardi work order management system.
• Ensure all equipment and systems are operated in a safe and efficient manner and are in compliance with all applicable government codes & regulations.
• Conduct inspections and complete repairs as necessary on all site mechanical, electrical, and HVAC/BAS systems and related equipment including but not limited to water treatment, boilers, heat pumps, roof top units, air conditioners, etc., on daily/weekly basis.
• Interpret building systems data and work with the Technical Services Manager to optimize systems and to reduce energy and environmental impact.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of building operating budget.
• Ensure all health, safety and security procedures are adhered to and areas of concern are reported to the appropriate parties in a timely manner in order to limit exposure to liability and participating as a member of the joint health and safety committee.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in building operations, general maintenance in a commercial, retail, or industrial environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Alarm, and other related equipment and systems.
• Certificate of Building Environmental Systems: BES I & II, SMA/SMT, 4th Class Power Engineer, or equivalent.
• Understanding and knowledge of the building operations, life safety, emergencies procedures, and building systems including but not limited to HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, BBN, OT.
• Understanding of energy management practices, heat transfer principles and sustainability.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) and First Aid and CPR training.
• Knowledge of Provincial Building Code & Regulations, Canadian Electrical Code, Provincial Fire Code and Electrical Safety Authority.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications (CAD advanced knowledge).
• Experience in working at heights and use of booms and lifts, if applicable, would be an asset.
• An assertive self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Great time management skills and ability to prioritize work to deliver successful results within agreed upon time frames.
• A strong communicator with a customer-focused mindset, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while adapting to change.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of Yardi FM, or other building management system would be an asset.
• Willingness to work overtime to respond to emergencies and business demands.
• Valid driver’s license.

Who are we?

Allied Properties REIT (TSE:AP.UN) is a leading owner and operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities. Allied’s business is providing knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments for creativity and connectivity.

We are also a great place to work. Allied is listed as a 2025 Best Employer in Canada as part of Mercer’s Best Employers global certification, which distinguishes organizations that demonstrate strong results in employee engagement, organizational agility, engaging leadership and talent focus.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic background.

Note: If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

TotalRewards*andtheEmployee Experience

At Allied, total rewards are designed with the same perspective that shapes ouroperations. They are intended to support sustained contribution,creativityand a genuine sense of ownership in the work we do.

In practice, this includes:

• Shared financial success and an ownership mindset
  Eligible employees participate in performance-based bonus programs and a retirement savings program, with the option to invest in traditional funds or Allied units. This approach aligns individual effort with Allied’s long-term performance and reinforces a sense of ownership at every level of the organization.

• Intentional presence and time offIn addition to vacation, employees receive six personal days and half-daysbefore statutory holidays. Allied supports flexibility whilemaintaininga strong,in-personculture. This reflectshow we collaborate most effectively and how weoperateas a business.

• Health,wellbeingand support
  Comprehensive, company-paidhealth benefits include vision and dental coverage, along with a healthcare spending account. An employeeassistanceprogram is available to provide confidential support when it is needed.

• Growth through leadership and exposure
  Allied believes in leadership at every level. Employees are encouraged to contribute beyond the boundaries of their role, collaborate acrossdisciplinesand develop a broad understanding of the business. For those drawn to real estate, this includes uncommon exposure to how buildings, organizations and cities evolve through hands-on experience and shared responsibility.

• Professional development grounded in practice
  Learning at Allied is both formal and experiential. Ongoing professional development and a mentorship program support growth through structured learning and day-to-day engagement with experienced colleagues across the organization.

• Purpose and connection beyond workEach year, employees are provided with a paid volunteer day to contribute time and effort to a cause that is personally meaningful to them,reflecting our belief that contribution extends beyond the workplace.

More insight into life at Allied, including ourESG and EDIinitiatives, canbe found inour annual ESG report.

*Temporary or contract roles may not qualify for all the benefits listed, and some roles may follow a modified total rewards structure.We will confirmwhat benefits you qualify for during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

We value human connection and experience. WhileAllied uses technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support administrative efficiency, all screening, assessment and hiring decisions are made by people.

We arecommitted to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity,equityand inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation,disabilityand socioeconomic background. Diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and help us deliver better outcomes for our tenants,partnersand communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment experience and welcomereasonableaccommodation requests at any stage of the recruitmentprocess. Please reach out to [e-mail] if support is needed.