Ivan Varela
About Ivan Varela
Ivan Varela is a Senior Building Operator at Artis REIT, where he has worked since 2020 after progressing from a Building Operator Trainee. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and has extensive experience in building operations and quality management.
Work at Artis REIT
Ivan Varela currently holds the position of Senior Building Operator at Artis REIT, a role he has occupied since 2020. He transitioned from a Building Operator Trainee, a position he held for two months in 2016, to a Building Operator, where he worked for four years until 2020. Throughout his tenure at Artis REIT, Varela has gained extensive experience in building operations and has contributed to the management of properties in Calgary, Canada.
Education and Expertise
Ivan Varela earned his degree in Industrial Engineering from Fundación Universitaria San Martín, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. He furthered his education in 2016 by studying at CCIS - Oil & Gas Training Program, where he achieved certification as a 5ft Class Power Engineer. Additionally, he attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, focusing on Building Operation - Power Lab. Varela possesses expertise in power engineering and building operations.
Background in Quality Management and Construction
Before joining Artis REIT, Ivan Varela worked as a Quality Management Analyst Senior at Bancóldex from 2008 to 2012 in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. He also has experience in the local construction industry in Calgary, Alberta, having worked as an Asbestos Technician at Lydale from 2012 to 2014 and as a Painter at Prime Time Painting from 2014 to 2015.
Career Progression
Ivan Varela's career reflects a steady progression in the building operations field. He began as a Building Operator Trainee at Artis REIT in 2016 and advanced to the role of Building Operator, where he served for four years. His current role as Senior Building Operator demonstrates his growth and commitment to the industry over the past several years.