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Operations manager
@ Gérances Westcliff Ltée
Canada
Overview
Gérances Westcliff Ltée is hiring a full-time Operations Manager in Edmonton, AB, to run the operation, maintenance, safety, sustainability and physical condition of a regional shopping centre. The role leads the operations team and service contractors, manages budgets and energy performance, and ensures regulatory compliance. The posting states the role reports to the General Manager and requires at least 5 years of progressive property operations experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily operations, maintenance and safety of the shopping centre
- Manage service contracts, vendors and contractors
- Manage departmental budgets and variance reporting
- Lead energy management and preventive maintenance initiatives
- Ensure regulatory and health and safety compliance
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive property operations experience with supervision
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, BAS and fire/life safety
- Post-secondary education in building operations, facilities management or engineering technology
- FMA, RPA or related designation is an asset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Yardi experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Store, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | FMA, RPA |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Building Operations, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology |
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Gérances Westcliff Ltée
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
The Westcliff Group of Companies is one of Canada’s largest privately owned, fully integrated, commercial real estate development, management and ownership group. We are presently looking to fill the position of:
Operations Manager – Edmonton, AB
The opportunity:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, sustainability, and physical condition of a premier regional shopping centre. The role provides leadership to the operations team and service contractors while ensuring exceptional customer and tenant experiences, efficient building performance, regulatory compliance, and prudent financial management. The Operations Manager works closely with internal stakeholders, tenants, contractors, and service providers to support the property's operational objectives and long-term success.
More specifically, your responsibilities include:
- Lead the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, sustainability, and physical condition of the shopping centre, including building systems, common areas, and exterior site operations.
- Identify and implement initiatives that enhance operational performance, efficiency, sustainability, safety, and the overall customer and tenant experience.
- Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, training, and development for the operations team.
- Manage service contracts, vendors, and contractors to ensure service quality, contract compliance, cost control, and adherence to property standards.
- Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting while identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies, control costs, and optimize financial performance.
- Lead energy management, sustainability, and preventive maintenance initiatives by monitoring utility consumption, analyzing building performance, implementing efficiency improvements, and maximizing asset reliability and lifecycle performance.
- Collaborate with internal Construction and Development teams on capital projects, tenant fit-ups, and property improvements by providing operational expertise and support during planning and implementation.
- Support tenant construction, operational, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with property standards and minimize disruption to shopping centre operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, corporate policies, health and safety requirements, and property standards through inspections, corrective action follow-up, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in commercial property operations, shopping centres, retail properties, or large institutional facilities, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and fire/life safety systems.
- Experience managing service contracts, vendors, and third-party contractors.
- Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and variance reporting.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Post-secondary education in Building Operations, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- FMA, RPA, or a related professional or technical designation is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Yardi or similar property management software is considered an asset.
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