Lead Building Operator

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At Regional Group, we’re not your typical real estate company – we are driven by our mission of enriching communities and creating places where people thrive. We are innovators, leaders, and trailblazers with over six decades of experience shaping the real estate landscape in the National Capital Region. As a fully vertically integrated real estate company
, we bring together expertise in development, construction, asset management, and property operations to deliver exceptional value and experiences. Through our homebuilding division, eQ Homes, we continue to set the standard in home innovation and sustainable living. With a $5+ billion pipeline of commercial, mixed‑use, and residential projects across Ontario and Quebec, and a management portfolio exceeding 2.9 million square feet of commercial space and 2,000 residential units.

With this legacy as our foundation, we strive to the real estate company of choice for our customers, partners, and communities.

At Regional Group, we believe our people are our greatest strength and foster a culture of lifelong learning, fearless innovation, and integrity. We strive to elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary—through our projects, our decisions, and our impact on the communities we serve.
Passion drives everything we do, inspiring us to deliver our best work and turn challenges into opportunities.

Regional Property Services Inc (RPSI), a division of the Regional Group of Companies, is currently looking for an experienced Lead Building Operator for a facility in the Downtown Ottawa core. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all building systems and equipment. This includes performing preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, and responding promptly to service requests to maintain optimal building performance.

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff; monitor performance and provide mentorship.
• Coordinate and oversee all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety systems to ensure compliance with governing authorities and ESA standards.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life and minimize downtime; schedule tasks with minimal disruption to building services.
• Perform or delegate maintenance tasks, including HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, exhaust fans, plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems, and sump pumps.
• Maintain computerized building management systems for efficient operation of equipment.
• Conduct water treatment testing and maintain accurate compliance logs.
• Respond promptly to tenant requests and ensure work is completed with minimal disruption and proper cleanup.
• Oversee contractor work, review scopes, and monitor quality and pricing of services; ensure service contracts are current and reviewed regularly.
• Manage inventory of tools, parts, and equipment; verify deliveries for accuracy.
• Provide technical support during emergencies and system failures; ensure compliance with safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Conduct or arrange testing of fire, life safety systems, emergency equipment, elevators, and electrical systems; maintain records of inspections and compliance.
• Maintain written records of equipment inventory, operating manuals, and updated building/tenant drawings.
• Oversee capital projects, tenant improvements, and system upgrades; ensure completion within budget and timelines.
• Train operations staff on proper tool use, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and professional standards; recommend external training courses as needed.
• Review client service request summaries to identify and resolve recurring issues.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders; oversee procurement and vendor evaluations.
• Perform general building and exterior maintenance (e.g., concrete repairs, sweeping, salting, painting, garbage removal).
• Inspect and maintain roof systems and elevator tracks; ensure compliance with TSSA standards.
• Perform minor carpentry, drywall, and…