Building Operator – Air Retail Centre Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Management

Position: Building Operator – Open Air Retail Centre

Building Operator – Open Air Retail Centre

Rockwood Mall | Mississauga, ON

Join Us to Grow, Connect, and Make an Impact.

At BGO Properties, we’re dedicated to enhancing personal and professional growth, fostering meaningful connections, and giving back to the communities where we operate.

As one of Canada’s premier providers of commercial property management and leasing services, BGO Properties manages a diverse portfolio of over 400 properties, totaling more than 67 million square feet of residential, office, industrial, and retail space. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to deliver innovative real estate solutions that create value and support their success.

As part of the global BGO family, we leverage international expertise and local market insights to provide high-quality services. Our experienced team works across a variety of commercial real estate sectors, which ensure every property we manage is a welcoming and functional destination for tenants.

Whether you’re launching your career or advancing as a seasoned professional, BGO Properties offers opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and leadership development.

Join us and help shape the future of commercial real estate.

The Opportunity

The Building Operator is the primary on-site authority responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a large open-air retail centre. This is a stand-alone role with full accountability for building systems, exterior assets, vendor management, and tenant support. The centre includes large-format tenants, expansive parking areas, and limited enclosed common space, requiring strong technical judgment, vendor coordination, and independent decision-making.

This role is hands-on, operationally focused, and highly autonomous.

On-site / Open-Air Retail Centre

Key Responsibilities

Building & Site Operations

Operate, monitor, and maintain all base building systems, including HVAC (limited enclosed areas), electrical, lighting, fire/life safety, irrigation, and drainage systems

Oversee exterior assets: parking lots, sidewalks, roadways, landscaping, snow removal, lighting, signage, and building envelopes

Conduct routine inspections to identify deficiencies, safety risks, and maintenance requirements

Respond to building issues, alarms, and service requests during business hours and on-call as required

Vendor & Contractor Management

Act as the primary point of contact for all external service providers

Manage vendors across landscaping, snow removal, waste management, line painting, paving, security, fire protection, and mechanical services

Review scopes of work, monitor performance, ensure service level compliance, and escalate issues as needed

Verify work completion, quality, and adherence to safety and site standards

Tenant & Stakeholder Support

Support large-format tenants with base building-related operational issues

Coordinate access, inspections, and work impacting tenant spaces or common areas

Maintain professional relationships with tenants, property management, and external partners

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with fire code, life safety requirements, and local regulations

Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards proactively

Maintain logs, inspection records, and incident reports

Participate in emergency response planning and execution

Administration & Reporting

Track operating expenses and site-level maintenance budgets

Monitor vendor costs against approved budgets and service contracts

Order supplies, materials, and equipment required for day-to-day site operations

Review, code, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and approval

Maintain accurate records for work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, and vendor activity

Provide regular operational and financial updates to Property Management, including variance explanations when required

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of experience in building operations, preferably in retail, open-air, or mixed-use commercial environments

Strong experience managing external vendors independently

Solid technical knowledge of building systems, with emphasis on exterior infrastructure

Ability to work…


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