Maintenance Manager

BGO New; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

BGO is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and mentor maintenance teams at an on-site Cambridge, ON property. You will coordinate daily activities, ensure safety compliance, and manage resident-focused building operations.

The role emphasizes preventive and reactive maintenance, vendor management, and recordkeeping in Yardi, with a focus on safety, reliability, and resident experience.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary courses.
• Experience - 5 years’ experience in all areas of building operations, including mechanical, fire and safety, electrical and HVAC systems. General building construction knowledge and experience.
• Able to read and review construction drawings. Other building maintenance certification would be an asset.
• Industry Knowledge: A complete understanding of all applicable laws, legislation, and rights concerning resident / landlord relations.
• Licenses / Certifications: 5th Class Power Engineer Certification, WHMIS and First Aid Training are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, schedules, performance reviews, and team communication.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including the Residential Tenancies Act, Fire Code, OHSA, and RentSafeTO.
• Oversee preventive, routine, corrective, and emergency maintenance with inspections and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate suite turnovers and ensure vacant units are move-in ready.
• Perform and supervise minor plumbing, electrical, painting, mechanical repairs.
• Monitor building systems such as boilers, HVAC, fire panels, elevators, filters, and tests.
• Maintain inventories, service records, readings, and maintenance documentation in Yardi.
• Deliver responsive resident service and maintain relationships with residents and vendors.
• Support sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives and safety programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma with post-secondary courses

5th Class Power Engineer Certification

WHMIS and First Aid Training

Job description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of maintenance and building operations within an assigned residential property or portfolio. The role ensures building systems, equipment, common areas, and residential units are maintained to established standards, with a focus on safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and resident experience.

The Maintenance Manager coordinates preventative and corrective maintenance, supports capital and building improvement initiatives, and oversees the performance of contractors and service providers.

This is an on-site position located in Cambridge, ON.

What You Will Do

• Lead, supervise, and mentor maintenance staff, contractors, and service providers.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, schedules, performance reviews, and team communication.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including the Residential Tenancies Act, Fire Code, OHSA, and RentSafeTO.
• Oversee preventive, routine, corrective, and emergency maintenance, including inspections and accurate recordkeeping.
• Coordinate suite turnovers and ensure vacant units are clean, functional, and move-in ready.
• Perform and supervise minor plumbing, electrical, painting, mechanical, and general repairs.
• Monitor building systems and equipment, including boilers, HVAC, fire panels, elevators, filters, and scheduled testing/service.
• Maintain accurate inventories, service records, readings, and maintenance documentation in Yardi.
• Deliver responsive, professional resident service by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining strong relationships with residents and vendors.
• Support sustainability, energy-efficiency, environmental safety, and community engagement initiatives, including responding to hazards and participating in staff/resident programs.

Who You Are

Key Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary courses.
• Experience - 5 years’ experience in all areas of building operations, including mechanical, fire and safety, electrical and HVAC systems. General building construction knowledge and experience.
• Able to read and review construction drawings. Other building maintenance certification would be an asset.
• Industry Knowledge: A complete understanding of all applicable laws, legislation, and rights concerning resident / landlord relations.
• Licenses / Certifications: 5th Class Power Engineer Certification, WHMIS and First Aid Training are considered an asset.

Other Skills and Behaviours

• Communication & Collaboration - Communicates clearly and works effectively with employees, Property Management, residents, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills - Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; results oriented, detail oriented and accurate
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving - Assesses operational issues, determines priorities, and makes timely decisions while appropriately escalating significant risks or concerns.
• Police Clearance- A criminal verification check is required for employment

Who We Are

BGO is a global leader in real estate investment management, partnering with more than 750 institutional clients to invest in and manage high-quality real estate across office, industrial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. With a presence in 28 cities across 12 countries, BGO combines deep local expertise with global reach to unlock value in real estate markets worldwide. As part of SLC Management and Sun Life, BGO brings the strength, scale, and trusted expertise of one of the world's leading financial services organizations.

At BGO, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your growth, supports your success, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and an annual discretionary bonus. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with access to ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Thinking About Applying?

The Expected Base Pay Range: $60,000 - $67,000 per year. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. BGO values the contribution of our employees and our compensation structure may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, skills or qualifications. In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.