Office Operations Lead

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Office Operations Lead who will oversee all aspects of daily office operations, including facilities management, health and safety compliance, and sustainability initiatives. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

As an Office Operations Lead, your key area of responsibility will be maintaining a seamless, efficient, and welcoming workplace environment for all employees. You will manage the day-to-day facilities, from coordinating cleaning and maintenance to overseeing the workspace booking system and office amenities. You’ll ensure the office stays safe and compliant with health protocols while leading our local sustainability and green initiatives. You will need to work closely with Geotab’s employees, property management, and a variety of service vendors. 

To be successful in this role, you will be a reliable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys helping others and keeping things organized. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong coordination skills and the ability to manage vendor contracts and budgets effectively. You should be comfortable navigating multiple tasks at once—whether it's onboarding a new hire or coordinating a renovation—to ensure the office runs smoothly every day.

• Conduct daily facility inspections ensuring clean, organized workspaces and common areas.
• Coordinate with day porters, cleaning staff, and vendors for maintenance, daily operations, and scheduling to minimize office disruption.
• Manage workspace booking system (Robin App), building access coordination, visitor access, building badges, parking registration, and meeting support.
• Serve as primary contact for building emergencies, after-hours alarm notifications, security management, and coordinate with local authorities when necessary.
• Schedule preventative/emergency maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, specialized equipment (coffee machines, water systems, garage doors, sprinklers, EV chargers where applicable).
• Maintain comprehensive vendor relationships across cleaning, maintenance, food services, and security with annual contract reviews ensuring competitive pricing and compliance.
• Oversee temperature control, repair logs, deficiency tracking, warranty management, and quarterly maintenance schedules (tile floors, carpets, windows, fire equipment)/
• Manage office keys, security systems, alarm codes, emergency call trees, and review security footage for incidents when necessary.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, AED certifications and serve as Incident Response Leader/Fire Warden.
• Coordinate quarterly safety inspections, monthly walkthroughs, and bi-annual fire drills.
• Oversee mandatory H&S training completion, accident/incident reporting, PPE inventory management, and employee health checks with documentation/refusals.
• Maintain comprehensive Safety Data Sheet (SDS) notebook with regular chemical inventory audits and update H&S policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Verify contractor insurance certificates (COI) and ensure safety compliance during work.
• Oversee daily F&B operations including snack/beverage inventory, coffee machine maintenance, and coordinate daily lunch delivery services handling vendor issues (missing/late orders).
• Organize catering for internal events, maintain F&B budget compliance, conduct vendor meetings, performance reviews, and research local/sustainable food options.
• Process F&B invoices, maintain expense tracking systems, and track facility/maintenance budgets with variance reporting to management.
• Manage phone reception, visitor management (Envoy/Robin), daily office opening procedures, and coordinate with IT team on TV dashboard updates for important visits.
• Handle mail/package distribution, post office box management, courier coordination, and process/respond to Jira tickets for office-related requests.
• Provide comprehensive employee onboarding including office tours, welcome packages, IT coordination, emergency equipment locations, office etiquette, lunch programs, parking procedures, and safety protocols.
• Support construction/renovation projects by obtaining quotes, tracking spending, communicating project timelines and impacts to staff while coordinating contractors.
• Implement emergency protocols, maintain contact trees, coordinate with building management, and respond to emergency calls.
• Lead office sustainability programs, coordinate recycling with cleaning companies, partner with property management on green initiatives and environmental certifications.
• Research and implement eco-friendly practices, local environmental partnerships, and serve as office liaison for company-wide sustainability committees.
• Maintain relationships with property management, participate in tenant advisory committees, and process invoices through payment systems coordinating with finance teams.