Operations Supervisor
Edmonton, AB
The Opportunity:
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overall operational and technical support, repairs, maintenance and installations of climate control along with other mechanical & electrical systems within multiple building portfolio. Supervision of operations team within buildings of large size and level of complexity as it relates to building systems and tenant demands.
The primary objective of the Operations Supervisor is to ensure assigned buildings are being managed and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner and to the highest level of operational efficiency.
This is an onsite position located in Edmonton, AB.
What You Will Do:
- Run the day-to-day integrated maintenance program, including daily duties, in-house repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment logs, and supply recommendations.
- Keep shop and mechanical/electrical work areas safe and tidy.
- Monitor mechanical, electrical, ventilation, heating, cooling, life safety, and lighting control systems, and make sure they are programmed correctly and alarms are acted on.
- Respond promptly to emergencies and environmental hazards, and take part in the corporate health and safety program.
- Manage tenant concerns, including HVAC calls and environmental issues, and foster good tenant relations.
- Monitor construction to protect base building systems, and keep the buildings operating at or above design standard without ad-hoc adjustments.
- Recommend system improvements and sustainable equipment replacements, and look for ways to cut energy consumption.
- Supervise operations staff by setting duty lists and schedules, tracking absences and vacation, helping with hiring, and conducting annual reviews.
- Liaise with contractors and inspectors, help with budgets, keep building archives organized, and follow company policies and ESG values.
Other related duties at this location or other BGO locations as required.
Who You Are
Key Qualifications
- Experience – At least 5 years directly related experience in all areas of building operations systems including HVAC, Electrical, Controls, Fire Alarm, Life Safety and Building Management System.
- Education - post-secondary supplemented with courses in HVAC, Electrical, Controls and/or Fire Alarm.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Licenses / Certifications: Minimum 5th Class Power Engineer Certification required.
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 senior management, contractors, tenants, and the public; able to partner with clients to meet client needs; self-motivated, professional, and flexible; able to motivate, empower and coach/counsel staff in the achievement of performance goals.
- 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 cope with changing client needs and deliver successful results within agreed upon timeframes; detail oriented.
- Decision Making Skills – Able to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning; able to achieve goals using a strategic approach; proven innovation with a willingness to manage and adapt to change
- Computer Skills – Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft office, e-mail. Ability to work with Apple mobile communication devices.
- 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?
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 October 23, 2026
