Building & Facilities Operator

Vancity • New Westminster, BC

6d • CA$55,300 - CA$68,250 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Building & Facilities Operator, you will support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Vancity’s buildings and facilities through daily monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and coordination with service vendors. This role plays a key part in ensuring building systems run smoothly, supporting occupant comfort, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. We are looking for a hands-on, safety-focused facilities professional who is comfortable working on-site and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity facilities in Vancouver and will report directly to the Manager, Facilities Management. This role is Monday to Friday and 35 hours per week.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in building operations, facilities maintenance, or a related technical environment
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical systems such as HVAC, pumps, and compressors
• Experience supporting preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to follow safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with vendors and escalate issues appropriately
• Comfort working fully on-site in an operational facilities environment
• Technical proficiency in Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation systems and service request/ticketing platforms (e.g., Facilities or CMMS systems) for effective monitoring, troubleshooting, and work order management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting data centre or other critical environments
• Familiarity with water treatment monitoring or basic chemical handling
• Exposure to generator, UPS, or life-safety system testing

Responsibilities

• Performing daily operational checks of HVAC, pumps, compressors, and basic mechanical systems
• Monitoring building systems and escalating mechanical or safety issues promptly
• Completing routine preventative maintenance tasks such as filter changes, lubrication, and inspections
• Supporting seasonal start-up and shutdown activities under guidance
• Assisting with water treatment monitoring and following regulatory compliance procedures
• Coordinating vendor and contractor access for maintenance, repairs, and testing
• Supporting emergency power, life-safety, and critical systems activities
• Conducting daily rounds to help maintain occupant comfort and building reliability

Benefits

• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
• 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
• 2 extra stat holidays (in addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays)
• Care days for personal or family illness
• Immediate health coverage (health and dental benefits begin on hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from)
• Defined Benefit Pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED