They say a good Director of Operations is someone who can make a plumbing problem disappear without the CEO on the 25th floor even interrupting their coffee.
We're not just looking for an HVAC expert; we're looking for the Maestro capable of conducting the complete technical orchestra of a Class A building from behind the scenes, all while ensuring tenants an impeccable service that makes them forget they aren't in a five-star hotel.
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If your sense of customer service is as sharp as your Capex project management, come transform our office building into the ultimate rental experience. Apply to lead Operations!
A major owner and property manager of Class A office buildings in the Montreal area is seeking a passionate Director of Operations to manage all daily technical operations of a prestigious office building in the heart of the Montreal region.
As Director of Operations, you will be the pivot person responsible for all daily technical operations of the property. You will play a strategic role in assisting and managing capital investment, operating, and tenant improvement projects.
This Director of Operations role is essential to ensure the efficiency, profitability, and overall aesthetics of the building, as well as to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for tenants and clients.
Reporting to the Property Director, you will collaborate closely with management to support the various facets of property management and drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives (such as GRESB and BOMA BEST), which are core values for our client. This Director of Operations role requires excellent knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.), as well as a working knowledge of technical operating systems like Angus or similar, and Metasys. This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week), requiring presence during the building's business hours (Monday to Friday), with on-call availability for emergencies. The salary will be adjusted to skills and comparable to market conditions.
A crucial prerequisite for this Director of Operations position is perfect bilingualism (written and spoken). This requirement is essential because the incumbent will have frequent contact with stakeholders and parties located outside of Quebec. Success in this role requires recognized leadership, a keen sense of organization and priorities, as well as a demonstrated ability to motivate, coordinate, and supervise the teams under your responsibility. This Director of Operations position in the field of business administration is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the value and operational excellence of a prime real estate asset.
Advantages
This Director of Operations role is essential to ensure the efficiency, profitability, and overall aesthetics of the building, as well as to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for tenants and clients. By joining this dynamic team as Director of Operations within a renowned property management company, you will benefit from the following advantages:
Competitive Salary: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 adjusted to the selected candidate's skills and comparable to market conditions.
Comprehensive Insurance: Benefits plan (medical, dental, and expenses) according to the program in effect.
Vacation: 3 weeks to start, can be negotiated.
Status: Permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week).
Start Date: Quick entry into the position.
A key role in achieving sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position, a strategic role in business administration, will be required to plan, organize, direct, and control the following elements:
Operational and Technical Management:
All daily technical operations of the property.
The efficiency and profitability of operations as well as the overall aesthetics of the property.
The maintenance, adjustments, repair, and cleaning of mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, structures, and grounds (IT, BB, and Capex).
The delivery of services by both internal and outsourced personnel, including their schedules.
Financial and Contractual Management:
Service contracts, suppliers, and calls for tenders under their responsibility.
Budget proposals for operating services and allocated budgets.
Projects and Sustainability:
The management and/or assistance with Capex, Opex, or Tenant Improvement projects.
Energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives (e.g., GRESB, BOMA BEST).
Safety and Compliance:
Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for clients and tenants.
Risk assessment and implementation of preventive actions.
Development of safety and security protocols and management of emergency situations.
Tenant/Client Relations:
Raising tenant awareness of procedures.
Demonstrating a sense of customer service and tenant satisfaction by being responsive and attentive.
Qualifications
Success in this Director of Operations role in business administration relies on the following skills:
Leadership and Management:
Recognized leadership, sense of organization, demonstrating adaptability, and having a sense of priorities.
Ability to motivate, coordinate, and supervise the teams under their responsibility.
Sense of customer service and tenant satisfaction.
Technical Expertise:
Possess excellent knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
Hold general knowledge of safety, housekeeping, building automation systems, electrical and mechanical systems, and fire safety.
Have a good understanding of industry standards, policies, and procedures.
Be able to read and comment on various plans (electromechanical engineering and architecture).
Software:
Master Windows Office operating systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Master the Angus operating system or similar.
Master or have a working knowledge of the HVAC operating system "Metasys".
Education and Experience:
Hold an undergraduate university degree (Bachelor's) in architecture, engineering, administration, or an RPA (BOMA) certification AND two (2) years of experience in a similar role OR Possess five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar position.
Summary
This Director of Operations position represents an exceptional career opportunity in business administration within one of the leading players in commercial property management in Montreal. If you are a results-oriented technical professional with strong leadership and proven expertise in property operations, we want to meet you.
Contact me by email at david.lamontagne@randstad.ca to discuss this opportunity or other available roles.
We currently have several open positions across Quebec. Let's talk confidentially!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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They say a good Director of Operations is someone who can make a plumbing problem disappear without the CEO on the 25th floor even interrupting their coffee.
We're not just looking for an HVAC expert; we're looking for the Maestro capable of conducting the complete technical orchestra of a Class A building from behind the scenes, all while ensuring tenants an impeccable service that makes them forget they aren't in a five-star hotel.
If your sense of customer service is as sharp as your Capex project management, come transform our office building into the ultimate rental experience. Apply to lead Operations!
A major owner and property manager of Class A office buildings in the Montreal area is seeking a passionate Director of Operations to manage all daily technical operations of a prestigious office building in the heart of the Montreal region.
As Director of Operations, you will be the pivot person responsible for all daily technical operations of the property. You will play a strategic role in assisting and managing capital investment, operating, and tenant improvement projects.
...
This Director of Operations role is essential to ensure the efficiency, profitability, and overall aesthetics of the building, as well as to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for tenants and clients.
Reporting to the Property Director, you will collaborate closely with management to support the various facets of property management and drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives (such as GRESB and BOMA BEST), which are core values for our client. This Director of Operations role requires excellent knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.), as well as a working knowledge of technical operating systems like Angus or similar, and Metasys. This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week), requiring presence during the building's business hours (Monday to Friday), with on-call availability for emergencies. The salary will be adjusted to skills and comparable to market conditions.
A crucial prerequisite for this Director of Operations position is perfect bilingualism (written and spoken). This requirement is essential because the incumbent will have frequent contact with stakeholders and parties located outside of Quebec. Success in this role requires recognized leadership, a keen sense of organization and priorities, as well as a demonstrated ability to motivate, coordinate, and supervise the teams under your responsibility. This Director of Operations position in the field of business administration is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the value and operational excellence of a prime real estate asset.
Advantages
This Director of Operations role is essential to ensure the efficiency, profitability, and overall aesthetics of the building, as well as to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for tenants and clients. By joining this dynamic team as Director of Operations within a renowned property management company, you will benefit from the following advantages:
Competitive Salary: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 adjusted to the selected candidate's skills and comparable to market conditions.
Comprehensive Insurance: Benefits plan (medical, dental, and expenses) according to the program in effect.
Vacation: 3 weeks to start, can be negotiated.
Status: Permanent, full-time position (40 hours/week).
Start Date: Quick entry into the position.
A key role in achieving sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position, a strategic role in business administration, will be required to plan, organize, direct, and control the following elements:
Operational and Technical Management:
All daily technical operations of the property.
The efficiency and profitability of operations as well as the overall aesthetics of the property.
The maintenance, adjustments, repair, and cleaning of mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, structures, and grounds (IT, BB, and Capex).
The delivery of services by both internal and outsourced personnel, including their schedules.
Financial and Contractual Management:
Service contracts, suppliers, and calls for tenders under their responsibility.
Budget proposals for operating services and allocated budgets.
Projects and Sustainability:
The management and/or assistance with Capex, Opex, or Tenant Improvement projects.
Energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives (e.g., GRESB, BOMA BEST).
Safety and Compliance:
Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for clients and tenants.
Risk assessment and implementation of preventive actions.
Development of safety and security protocols and management of emergency situations.
Tenant/Client Relations:
Raising tenant awareness of procedures.
Demonstrating a sense of customer service and tenant satisfaction by being responsive and attentive.
Qualifications
Success in this Director of Operations role in business administration relies on the following skills:
Leadership and Management:
Recognized leadership, sense of organization, demonstrating adaptability, and having a sense of priorities.
Ability to motivate, coordinate, and supervise the teams under their responsibility.
Sense of customer service and tenant satisfaction.
Technical Expertise:
Possess excellent knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
Hold general knowledge of safety, housekeeping, building automation systems, electrical and mechanical systems, and fire safety.
Have a good understanding of industry standards, policies, and procedures.
Be able to read and comment on various plans (electromechanical engineering and architecture).
Software:
Master Windows Office operating systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Master the Angus operating system or similar.
Master or have a working knowledge of the HVAC operating system "Metasys".
Education and Experience:
Hold an undergraduate university degree (Bachelor's) in architecture, engineering, administration, or an RPA (BOMA) certification AND two (2) years of experience in a similar role OR Possess five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar position.
Summary
This Director of Operations position represents an exceptional career opportunity in business administration within one of the leading players in commercial property management in Montreal. If you are a results-oriented technical professional with strong leadership and proven expertise in property operations, we want to meet you.
Contact me by email at david.lamontagne@randstad.ca to discuss this opportunity or other available roles.
We currently have several open positions across Quebec. Let's talk confidentially!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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