Property Operations Supervisor - Industrial

OMERS; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate investor, OMERS is seeking an Operations Supervisor for Industrial Properties. This role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and visual appeal of properties, integrating strategic oversight with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and operational knowledge necessary to ensure tenant satisfaction and property compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of operational and maintenance experience with industrial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC and fire and life safety systems.
• Ability to understand construction design and read blueprint drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance activities.
• Supervise building service contractors ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate on capital projects with property managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Any certifications/designations in construction or Project Management like BES, FMA, RPA

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthenseconomies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returnsfor OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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Why join us?

The Operations Supervisor for Industrial Properties is a key contributor to the success of our property management team, responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency, safety, and visual appeal of our industrial portfolio. This role balances strategic oversight with hands-on execution—overseeing daily maintenance, coordinating with contractors, enforcing safety and compliance standards, and supporting the long-term enhancement of property assets. This role requires both office-based and on-site responsibilities, promoting a proactive and collaborative approach to property management.

Our winning culture is dedicated to going above and beyond—anticipating needs and treating our tenants and partners with genuine care and respect.

As Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance activities that ensure the building’s physical appearance and curb appeal are consistently high. This includes managing the upkeep of parking lots, paving, roofs, landscaping, snow removal and other essential services.

• Responsible for creating and implementing any required reports for Operations.

• Supervise building service contractors to ensure adherence to health and safety policies and work details are compliant with our building standards.

• Conduct daily reviews of Maxx Support and Angus reports to ensure repairs are completed and tenant follow-ups are conducted.

• Issue purchase orders and coordinate with administrators to confirm work is invoiced and completed as instructed.

• Assist with insurance and risk management inspections, following up on deficiencies reports.

• Be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the properties.

• Share in the on-call schedule and be available for occasional after-hours and weekend work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Capital Projects:

• Work collaboratively with the Property Manager/Project Managers on all capital and tenant construction projects.

• Participate in capital meetings with team members, consultants, and contractors.

• Assist in coordinating access to tenant spaces for project completion.

• Will help prepare and input any Capital submissions and help facilitate the signing of all CCDC or contracts, as required.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the team in developing and maintaining the annual budget, including quarterly forecasting.

• Participate in the RFP process for building services, managing tender inputs into software programs like Procore.

• Participate with the team and be the lead person responsible for all operations contracts, tendering, and prequalifying of contractors.

• Assist with data collection and submissions for ESG reporting.

• Assist in the collection and distribution of any important information for our tenants.

Leadership:

• Supervise, coach, and mentor the operations team, providing performance feedback and guidance.

• Lead and inspire the Building Services Coordinator, assisting with development planning.

• Proactively embrace Oxford philosophy and deliver exceptional service in every interaction.

• Perform other duties as requested.

To succeed in this role, you will be required to have:

• Have a minimum of 5-10 years of operational and maintenance experience with industrial buildings.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC and fire and life safety systems in industrial infrastructure.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Understand construction design, buildouts, and knowledge of reading blueprint drawings.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• A valid “G” Driver’s License.

• Any certifications/designations in construction or Project Management like BES, FMA, RPA would be a plus.

• Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt. Continuous learning and improvement is the culture of the team.

• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment.

• Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.