Supervisor, Property Operations

OPGI Management Limited Partnership; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group at Scarborough Town Centre, Ontario, is seeking a Supervisor, Property Operations to lead the day-to-day operation and maintenance of its mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and central plant systems. You will provide front-line leadership to Building Operators and Maintenance staff, ensuring safe, efficient operation and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate contractors, support energy management and sustainability initiatives, and participate in on-call

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining commercial HVAC systems and central chiller plants.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, including reading mechanical, electrical and control drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, schedule and develop front-line operations and maintenance teams, and to manage contractors effectively.
• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of central chiller plant, cooling towers, boilers and related systems.
• Lead, schedule and develop Building Operators and Maintenance staff; ensure OHSA compliance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs, engage service contractors and respond to tenant service requests.

Skills

HVAC systems

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

BES I & II certification

Post-secondary in Building Environmental Systems

Tools

CMMS platforms

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 strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for 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. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great!

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager at Scarborough Town Centre, the Supervisor, Property Operations leads the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of the property’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and central plant systems. In this role, you will provide front-line leadership to Building Operators and Maintenance staff, ensuring every system runs safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements and Oxford standards. This position is important because you keep one of Oxford’s large, complex retail properties running seamlessly for tenants and guests — overseeing preventative maintenance, contractors, service requests, energy management and emergency response, while supporting property projects and sustainability goals. This role includes participation in an on‑call and emergency response rotation, with weekend, holiday and after‑hours coverage as required. A valid Ontario Driver’s License is required.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Systems Oversight Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the central chiller plant, cooling towers, boilers and hydronic systems, fan coil units, RTUs and air handling units, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and electrical, plumbing and life safety systems. Monitoring equipment performance, identifying deficiencies and initiating timely corrective action. Coordinating seasonal start‑up and shutdown of HVAC and central plant equipment. Maintaining system logs, inspections, operational records and compliance documentation.
• Team Leadership & Safety Leading, scheduling, training and developing Building Operators and Maintenance staff on daily tasks, duties and equipment. Assigning and prioritizing daily preventative and corrective maintenance, and conducting regular inspections to verify quality and completion of work. Championing a strong safety culture and compliance with OHSA requirements.
• Maintenance Programs, Contractors & Tenant Service Driving preventative maintenance programs through the CMMS. Coordinating service contractors and specialty trades, and reviewing their work and service reports. Responding to tenant service requests and operational issues, and coordinating maintenance activities to minimize disruption. Participating in energy management and sustainability initiatives, and supporting property projects and emergency response activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands‑on experience operating and maintaining commercial HVAC systems and central chiller plants.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, including the ability to read mechanical, electrical and control drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, schedule and develop front‑line operations and maintenance teams, and to manage contractors effectively.
• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of commercial building operations, supervisory or leadership experience.
• BES I & II certification.
• Post‑secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Building Environmental Systems, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Experience in shopping centres, office towers or other large, complex facilities.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and energy management or sustainability initiatives.

Compensation

• The expected salary range for this position is $62,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year.
• You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short‑term Incentive plan and our Long‑term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Location

• Scarborough Town Centre (Ontario).

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.

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.

We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners.

We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members.

We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow.

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.

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