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Building Operator (Granville Island)
@ Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL)
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Overview
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is hiring a full-time Building Operator for Granville Island in Vancouver, on a Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule. The role covers ongoing maintenance and repair of the 38-acre site and its 40 buildings, including building systems, utilities, grounds and equipment. The base salary is $68,344.65 annually, with a 5.75% shift premium and extra pay for evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, HVAC, electrical and spray park systems
- Oversee contractors and guide junior staff
- Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on building and site infrastructure
- Keep equipment certifications current and maintain work order records
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary trade certification in a building trade
- Minimum 5 years building maintenance experience
- Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC controls and electrical troubleshooting
- Organizational, coaching and communication skills
- Valid driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Retirement planPaid time off
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Veterans, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Building trades |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL)
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Job description
Job Requisition ID: 11780
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: On-Site
Office Location: Vancouver (BC)
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Salary Range: Our salaries range from $ 68344.65 to $ 72141.58 and are based on qualifications and experience.
Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world."
Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".
You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca
What’s in it for you
We’ve Got The Purpose, The People And The Perks You Need For a Fulfilling Career. Here’s What You Get When You’re a Permanent Employee
Join the Granville Island team in the Building Operator position. The Building Operator is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the entire Granville Island site, encompassing 38 acres and 40 buildings. This includes ground works, utility services, building systems, and all related equipment.
Through regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs, the role helps ensure that Granville Island remains a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for the approximately 11 million visitors it welcomes each year. The position also plays a key role in maintaining code compliance and reducing risk and liability for the owner.
Scheduled Shift Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hour work week)
Salary & Shift Premiums
Base Salary
$68,344.65 annually
Shift Premium
As part of the collective agreement, all employees receive a standard 5.75% shift premium, automatically increasing annual earnings to approximately $72,274.47 before any additional shift premiums are applied.
Additional Premiums (When Required)
What You’ll Do
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
About
Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion
What happens after you apply
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: On-Site
Office Location: Vancouver (BC)
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Salary Range: Our salaries range from $ 68344.65 to $ 72141.58 and are based on qualifications and experience.
Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world."
Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".
You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca
What’s in it for you
We’ve Got The Purpose, The People And The Perks You Need For a Fulfilling Career. Here’s What You Get When You’re a Permanent Employee
- 4 weeks of vacation.
- Annual individual performance incentive.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
- Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
Join the Granville Island team in the Building Operator position. The Building Operator is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the entire Granville Island site, encompassing 38 acres and 40 buildings. This includes ground works, utility services, building systems, and all related equipment.
Through regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs, the role helps ensure that Granville Island remains a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for the approximately 11 million visitors it welcomes each year. The position also plays a key role in maintaining code compliance and reducing risk and liability for the owner.
Scheduled Shift Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hour work week)
Salary & Shift Premiums
Base Salary
$68,344.65 annually
Shift Premium
As part of the collective agreement, all employees receive a standard 5.75% shift premium, automatically increasing annual earnings to approximately $72,274.47 before any additional shift premiums are applied.
Additional Premiums (When Required)
- Evening & Overnight Shifts (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.): +$2.50/hour
- Weekend Shifts (Saturday & Sunday): +$2.25/hour
What You’ll Do
- Provide initial troubleshooting for complex repair requests relating to plumbing, HVAC operations, spray park and water slide and electrical. Call in contractors as needed and oversee contractors' work.
- Provide guidance, instruction, and direction, to junior team members that are carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance tasks.
- Perform both reactive and preventative repair and mainteance. Inspect, operate, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment including boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, generators, life safety systems, ice machines, grease traps, toilets, and the infrastructure on the Island such as the water lines, storm sewers, irrigation system, electrical and water distribution systems, roadways boardwalks and sidewalks.
- Ensuring all building equipment is in good running order and relevant certifications are up to date through regular inspections and assigned preventative maintenance tasks as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Maintain records of maintenance, inspections and equipment related to work orders and asset management. Experience using Yardi is an asset.
- Acts as the Maintenance Supervisor, in their absence & limited on call may be requested
- A post-secondary trade certification in at least one specialized area within the building trades.
- A minimum of 5 years of equivalent work experience in building maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the key areas of plumbing repairs, HVAC operations and controls and electrical troubleshooting.
- Organizational, coaching and communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
About
Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion
What happens after you apply
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!
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