Operating Engineer
Waterloo, ON | 227 King Street
The Opportunity
The Operating Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining plant systems and mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations in compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will conduct routine inspections, testing, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs while monitoring equipment performance and maintaining accurate operational records. Additionally, they will support daily maintenance activities, collaborate with staff and tradespeople, uphold workplace safety and cleanliness, and participate in emergency response duties as required.
This is an onsite position located in Waterloo, ON.
What You Will Do
- Participate in the facility's emergency response team and respond to emergency call-ins, overtime, standby, and shift rotation requirements.
- Support maintenance operations, assist other tradespeople and staff, maintain plant cleanliness, and participate in maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Maintain accurate shift logs, equipment readings, maintenance records, and documentation in accordance with established procedures and industry requirements.
- Conduct regular equipment rounds, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to prevent equipment failures and maintain safe operating conditions.
- Monitor and maintain boiler water quality, water treatment systems, fluid levels, fuel supplies, and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform routine safety inspections and scheduled testing of critical equipment, including diesel generators, fire pumps, safety valves, and boiler controls.
- Monitor, inspect, test, maintain, and repair boilers, generators, pumps, compressors, fire systems, HVAC equipment, and other mechanical systems.
- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the power plant in compliance with applicable legislation, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Other related duties at this location or other BGO locations as required.
Who You Are
Key Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years related experience in building operations
- Minimum of a valid 4th Class Power Engineers Certificate for operating pressure vessels in Ontario
- Sound knowledge of building systems including:
- Mechanical: Boilers, chillers, cooling towers, refrigeration, pumps, fans, motors, elevators, BAS and air conditioning controls
- Electrical: High voltage systems, low voltage systems, primary and secondary transformers, HVAC controls systems, lighting and power systems, telecommunications systems, motor control centers, critical power emergency generators with UPS/ wet cell battery management
- WHMIS, First Aid and CPR certification would be an asset
Other Skills and Behaviours
- Relationship/Leadership Skills - Able to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written; able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with tenants, internal staff, contractors, suppliers and the public; self-motivated, professional and flexible; able to problem solve effectively
- Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Able to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adapt to new ideas and constant changes; able to work independently with minimal direction and respond quickly to emergency situations; organized and detail-oriented
- Computer Skills – Good knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD an asset
- Police Clearance: A criminal verification check is required for employment
Who We Are
BGO is a global leader in real estate investment management, partnering with more than 750 institutional clients to invest in and manage high-quality real estate across office, industrial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. With a presence in 28 cities across 12 countries, BGO combines deep local expertise with global reach to unlock value in real estate markets worldwide. As part of SLC Management and Sun Life, BGO brings the strength, scale, and trusted expertise of one of the world's leading financial services organizations.
For more information, please visit www.bgo.com
Why join us
At BGO, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your growth, supports your success, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and an annual discretionary bonus. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with access to ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.
Thinking About Applying?
The Expected Base Pay Range: $72,000 - $74,000 per year. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. BGO values the contribution of our employees and our compensation structure may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, skills or qualifications. In addition to base pay, eligible BGO employees participate in various incentive compensation plans, based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.
BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at accessibility@bgo.com and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: we will be accepting applicants for this role until November 20, 2026
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