DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Workplace Manager to drive seamless daily operations and deliver an exceptional employee experience. This role partners closely with internal teams, vendors, and building management to ensure a safe, efficient, and engaging workplace. The position is based on-site and reports to the Workplace Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Workplace Operations & Experience

• Oversee front desk operations, including management of reception services
• Support employee experience initiatives such as wellness programs, workshops, and in-office amenities
• Support the Catering & Events Specialist with event execution as needed (set up/tear down of large-scale events)
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee workplace requests and inquiries
• Maintain high standards for office presentation, amenities, and overall environment
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
• Provide ad hoc support to the Catering Team for office food program

Facilities & Vendor Management

• Occasional flexibility required for on-call support, as well as early morning or evening work related to projects and installations.
• Coordinate with building management, security, cleaning, and maintenance vendors
• Manage and track maintenance requests, including HVAC, lighting, and plumbing
• Support workplace related construction and renovation projects in partnership with project managers
• Monitor workplace related budgets and expenses

Space & Workplace Planning

• Support office space planning, seating arrangements, and internal moves
• Maintain accurate space management systems and workplace data
• Review capacity and utilization data to optimize workspace efficiency

Safety & Compliance

• Support emergency preparedness programs, including fire drills and evacuation procedures
• Assist with badge access control management and reporting
• Ensure workplace policies and procedures are up to date and followed

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Workplace team
• Assist in developing and improving workplace processes and standard operating procedures
• Support internal communications related to office operations and building updates
• Contribute to workplace reporting, surveys, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities, or office management
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong initiative and proactively identifies opportunities to improve workplace operations and employee experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in workplace tools and systems is an asset (ServiceNow, SharePoint, Slack, Excel, Building Management Ticketing Systems, Access Management Systems, etc.)
• Bilingual in English/French, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education qualification

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Position Summary: 

The Field Engineer will serve as engineering support for our sales team assisting with construction management and after-sales field support. This role will require frequent travel to job sites throughout a specific territory but will be based at our sales office in the Montreal area.  The position will include both field and office work.

Position will involve extensive formalized training plus work under a mentor, developing skills and gaining an understanding of CaptiveAire products, troubleshooting, and application engineering processes etc.

Why Work for CaptiveAire? 

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment.   
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. 
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price 
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos 

What our employees have to say: 

I can confidently say that I've never been part of a more focused company, working as one big team to achieve amazing success. 

There is never a day you don’t learn something new at CaptiveAire. I am able to learn something new due to the freedom to take on new tasks independently and problem solve. 

I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.  

One of the things I appreciate most about CaptiveAire is how strongly it embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. I’m empowered with the autonomy to manage my work independently, while also benefiting from the robust support and resources of a large, well-established company. 

CaptiveAire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry. 

Learn more about CaptiveAire and our products here 

A Day in the Life: 

This position will encompass a wide variety of tasks where one day does not look exactly like the next. The projects our team handles are high in volume and unique from one another, spanning throughout the whole course of design, procurement, coordination, and post-sale support. 

Typical tasks include: 

• Estimated 50% to 75% of time spent in the field on job sites   
• Supporting installations and equipment start ups to ensure high quality outcomes and adherence to engineering principles
• Handling complex troubleshooting issues
• Customer service and coordination with all parties – CaptiveAire team, contractors, engineers, installers, CaptiveAire Service

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

• A combination of being in the field working on job sites and data analysis and remote troubleshooting using building management system (travel required)
• Product Support - Troubleshoot issues with existing and newly installed equipment in the field and provide immediate solutions
• Maintain expert level knowledge of all CaptiveAire products
• Work closely with engineering team, service team, local sales team and customers to help find best outcomes on installed jobs
• On site for construction trade coordination meetings and startups to ensure a good outcome
• Review and analyze data gathered from installed equipment in order to make product improvements, utilizing our CASLink remote monitoring system
• Use mechanical building design knowledge to review applications for customers and suggest improvements in operation
• Perform 3^rd party training for outside contractors on CaptiveAire products
• Provide reports to Regional Manager as well as other teams on customer feedback/challenges, quality, product improvements/issues

Required skills: 

• 0-5 yrs experience 
• 4 year technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, construction or science-oriented curriculum preferred 
• Hands on, technical internship/co-op experience is preferred 
• Must enjoy hands on product exposure
• HVAC and/or electrical experience strongly preferred
• Multi-tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills a must
• If not already completed, expectation of FE Exam completion in area of study for engineering graduates within 6 months of employment with CaptiveAire
• MUST BE A “GO GETTER”!
• MUST Speak French

Salary:

$70k-$100k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.  

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

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