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Building Operator - Donald Plaza

@ RioCan

Ottawa, Ontario

$26.82–$36.87/hrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

RioCan is hiring a Building Operator for Donald Plaza to handle day-to-day maintenance and operation of a property portfolio, keeping tenants, customers, contractors and employees safe. The role runs a rotating Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm schedule with an equal share of after-hours on-call duties. A G driver's licence, related experience or education, and benefits such as health and dental coverage from day one and a pension plan are stated.

Pay:

$26.82–$36.87 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct property inspections and predictive and preventative maintenance
  • Monitor mechanical and fire life safety systems
  • Respond to tenant HVAC calls and after-hours emergencies
  • Coordinate contractor access and rectify deficiencies
  • Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting repairs

Requirements summary:

  • G Level driver's licence
  • Relevant experience or building environmental systems education
  • Maintenance experience, preferably in retail or commercial property
  • Knowledge of equipment and hand power tools
  • Familiarity with OHS legislation and safe work practices

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time offParental leaveTuition supportHealth spending accountEmployee discount
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Employer posting date
2026-10-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingStore, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyBuilding Environmental Systems
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness

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RioCan

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REAL VISION. SOLID GROUND.

Full company description

TSX: REI.UN - RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts, boasting a major market, retail-focused portfolio that meets the everyday shopping needs of Canadians through the ownership, management, and development of necessity-based and mixed-use properties in densely populated communities.

LinkedIn followers
76,902
People associated on LinkedIn
583
Reported office locations
  • 2300 Yonge St, 2200, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4, CA
  • 700 Lawrence Ave W, North York, Ontario M6A 3B4, CA
  • 1239 Donald St, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 8W3, CA
  • 310-10090 152 St, Surrey, British Columbia V3R 8X8, CA
  • 495 36 St NE, 210, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3, CA
  • 2331 66 St NW, 401, Edmonton, Alberta T6K 4B5, CA
Business categories
  • Leasing
  • Rental Property
  • Real Estate
Other recorded names
  • RioCan
  • RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
Specialties
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Retail Real Estate
  • Property Management
  • Leasing and Tenant Experience
  • Asset Management
  • Canadian Real Estate
  • Real Estate Investment Trust
  • and Sustainable Real Estate
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
3,005,808,987

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

TSX: REI.UN - RioCan is one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts, boasting a major market, retail-focused portfolio that meets the everyday shopping needs of Canadians through the ownership, management, and development of necessity-based and mixed-use properties in densely populated communities.

FieldValue
IndustryReal Estate
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1993
SpecialtiesCommercial Real EstateRetail Real EstateProperty ManagementLeasing and Tenant ExperienceAsset ManagementCanadian Real EstateReal Estate Investment Trustand Sustainable Real Estate
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Job description

Who We Are

For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed-use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer.

At RioCan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture where employees can connect authentically, grow continuously, and bring their whole selves to work. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact every day.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of a portfolio of properties to ensure clean and safe environment for tenants, customers, contractors and employees.

Rotating Shift: Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm); an equal share of afterhours On Call duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Liaise with Tenants and Contractors and maintain relations.

Conduct property inspections.

Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on building structural elements and finishes, building equipment and others as directed.

Respond to tenant HVAC related calls.

Ensure life safety systems are operating efficiently.

Conduct sub meter readings

Identify and rectify any general maintenance issues.

System monitoring of mechanical equipment.

System monitoring of fire life and safety equipment.

Coordinate contractor access and ensure all deficiencies are rectified.

Advise supervisor on any building inefficiencies.

Liaise with internal and external contacts for prompt and professional investigation and resolution to concerns.

Respond to emergency after-hour calls and participate in on-call services as required.

Assist with seasonal building requirements.

Basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and miscellaneous repairs on site.

Communicate and execute all work procedures set out by management.

Housekeeping of all mechanical and service rooms.

Other duties / projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    G Level Driver’s License.

Relevant work experience or education background (Building Environmental Systems or any other related industry programs)

Previous maintenance experience preferably gained in a retail / commercial property environment

Sound knowledge of equipment and hand power tools

Execute all work in a safe and professional manner and in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation guidelines and other applicable regulations

Experience performing minor repairs, painting, drywall and plumbing

Familiarity with safe work practices and construction standards

Ability to prioritize and schedule all work to meet deadlines

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Willingness to learn

Team player

Excellent customer service

Adaptable and flexible

Attention to detail

The base salary range for this role reflects compensation for candidates at varying levels of experience and proficiency. The salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant competencies, including skills, experience, education, and our teams’ requirements.

The listed salary range does not include bonus and other total rewards. This role is eligible for participation in the company’s bonus program.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why join RioCan?

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards program is designed to help you thrive in every aspect of your life: physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. Here’s what we offer:

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits starting on day one, healthcare and wellness/lifestyle spending accounts, access to an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare services, and other resources to support your overall well-being.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare you for your future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan,

and an employee unit purchase plan.

Work/Life Balance that prioritizes you. Enjoy flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through our continuing education reimbursement, mentorship and leadership development programs, on-demand online learning, and cross-functional training opportunities.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, employee discounts, referral and recognition programs, and year-round opportunities to connect through community initiatives, committees, and social events.

If you share RioCan’s values and a passion for real estate, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

You can visit us at www.riocan.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about who we are and what a career at RioCan can look like for you.

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