Full-Time

Building Operator

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

Compensation Overview

CA$63.4k - CA$79.2k/yr

Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)
Requirements
  • College Diploma in a related discipline
  • Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a technician in key trades such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning building maintenance/operations
  • Hold or working towards qualifications as a Stationary Engineer Class II, III or IV, or certification in Building System Controls, Power Engineering
  • Hold or working towards provincially licensed trades qualifications or holds a Competency Card (Quebec) HVAC Facilities Technician, Building Operator, BES, SMT, SMA or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must meet top secret security clearance requirements and maintain clearance
  • Bilingualism is considered a strong asset (in relation to service calls)
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
  • Awareness of Environment, Health & Safety Issues
  • Ability to converse on the phone with clients in a polite and helpful manner
  • Good computer skills and familiarity with various programs on ten PCs
  • Able to operate front-end controllers on boilers and chillers for optimum operation
  • Able to perform chemical analysis of the various systems and make informed adjustments to maintain system integrity
  • Ability to deal with contractors and coordinate system operations with contractor activities within the facility ensuring no interruptions to the critical environment and client operations
  • Must be willing and able to work shifts and be available for emergency call-out as required
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Work well independently and be a team player
  • Consistently present and maintain a positive and professional image
  • Ability to maintain control room operations and not leave unattended for more than 30 minutes
  • Shifts rotating between days and nights (12-hour shifts)
Responsibilities
  • Carry out day-to-day operations and monitoring programs to ensure uninterrupted tenant operations and asset integrity either directly or via building automation systems
  • Troubleshoot, analyze and determine the root cause of equipment and building problems
  • Develop and implement control procedures to operate systems to increase efficiency of building operations
  • Receive, issue, track, monitor and report status of service requests both local and national; initiate documents to authorize or obtain formal approval of work required
  • Delegate corrective maintenance and repairs within scope of key trade designation
  • Respond to service requests and demand maintenance; record data and ensure completed work meets quality and response requirements
  • Occasionally perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building equipment
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection
  • Represent BGIS in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations
  • Receive and action service request calls, including after hours and on weekends
  • Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for emergency call-out as required
  • Once on site the Shift Operator cannot leave the facility unattended until relief arrives; the control room cannot be left unattended for more than 30 minutes
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingualism will be considered a strong asset

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • BGIS partnered with Des Nedhe Group in May 2024 to form Ela Hultsi for APAC expansion.
  • BGIS acquired 100-strong UK maintenance firm from Briggs & Forrester, boosting mechanical capabilities.
  • CCMP invested via CCMP III CV in 2022 to fuel BGIS growth post-2019 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CCMP exits BGIS via sale or IPO in 6-12 months, causing operational upheaval.
  • JLL undercuts BGIS healthcare contracts, eroding 20-30% market share in 12-24 months.
  • CBRE acquires Emcor UK, sidelining BGIS operations and dropping 15% revenue in 18-24 months.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS delivers technology-enabled integrated facilities management across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • BGIS pioneered as 1992 joint venture of Johnson Controls and Brookfield Properties in Canada.
  • BGIS employs over 10,000 staff globally with engineering-focused sustainability expertise.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Company News

Insider Media
Dec 5th, 2024
100-strong building services maintenance firm acquired from Briggs & Forrester Group

A national mechanical and electrical building services maintenance company which employs more than 100 people and forms part of Briggs & Forrester Group has been acquired. The deal was…

NationTalk
May 23rd, 2024
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group Form Partnership, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

MARKHAM, ON, May 23, 2024 - BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management.