About the Role
QuadReal Property Group is seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead building operations at 145 King Street West, a prominent Class A office tower in Toronto's Financial District. This senior leadership role focuses on operational excellence, sustainability, and tenant experience, with accountability for day-to-day operations, capital execution, energy management, and life safety.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary operations and technical services team.
- Provide support to the General Manager and Property Manager.
- Chair monthly Operations and OH&S team meetings.
- Represent the property on QuadReal's national OH&S committee.
- Foster a safety-first culture and champion continuous improvement.
- Implement preventive maintenance plans and oversee repairs for HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, electrical, elevating devices, and life safety systems.
- Oversee computerized building automation and control systems.
- Conduct regular property inspections to identify and resolve deficiencies.
- Interact professionally with tenants, vendors, and guests.
- Oversee environmental programs, including assessments, reporting, waste, recycling, and hazardous materials management.
- Oversee tenant service request tracking.
- Perform life cycle costing exercises for capital planning.
- Prepare annual operating and capital project budgets.
- Manage expense controls and operate within established budgets.
- Deliver quarterly departmental activity and financial performance reports.
- Prepare specifications, tender, and award contracts.
- Ensure achievement of key performance indicators.
- Manage energy performance, utility consumption, and utility contracts.
- Provide monthly meter reading data for tenant utility charge-backs.
- Identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities.
- Champion QuadReal's net-zero decarbonization agenda.
- Manage and deliver operating and capital projects.
- Enforce tenant improvement construction management requirements.
- Coordinate communications with internal stakeholders.
- Issue and oversee work permits for various activities.
- Maintain and update site technical and operations manuals.
- Implement the corporate occupational health and safety program.
- Conduct insurance and risk management inspections.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and municipal/civic bodies.
- Implement and maintain national and regional compliance initiatives.
- Provide technical and administrative advice on operational matters.
- Remain current with industry best practices, legislative changes, and emerging technologies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive building operations experience in a Class A commercial office environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical and trades staff in a unionized setting.
- Strong technical knowledge across HVAC, BAS, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems.
- Proven experience managing complex capital projects and multi-million dollar operating budgets.
- Deep understanding of energy management practices, utility structures, and sustainability frameworks.
- Proficiency with CMMS and building automation platforms.
- Familiarity with BOMA Best, LEED, or equivalent sustainability certifications is an asset.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations (Ontario Building Code, ESA, TSSA, CSA, OHSA).
Skills
- Building Operations
- Team Leadership
- Technical Services
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Energy Management
- Sustainability
- Capital Project Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Contract Management
- Life Safety Systems
- Tenant Relations
- Environmental Programs
- Risk Management
- Compliance Management
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
- Industry designations (FMA, RPA, CEM) are an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $125,000
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive plan
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
About the Company
- QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with $98.5 billion in assets under management.
- QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms and via programmatic partnerships.
- The company seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments.
- QuadReal has created spaces that enhance the lives of the people and communities it serves for 10 years.
- Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, QuadReal is a leading global real estate partner focused on driving meaningful impact while delivering prudent growth.
- With a global perspective and local expertise from offices across Canada, the US, Asia and the UK, QuadReal's success stems from its team and values: integrity, collaboration, performance, innovation and responsibility.
- The company is reimagining an industry and building a culture where ingenuity meets community building.
Equal Opportunity
- We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Even if your skills don’t align 100% with the listed qualifications or salary range, we encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit for this role or others in our community.
- Applicants may also be considered for alternative positions within the organization where their qualifications and experience align more closely with available opportunities.
- We use artificial intelligence (AI) technology — alongside human review — to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Our recruitment team remains involved in all decisions.
- QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format.
