Job title: Environment and Heritage Conservation Program Manager
Company: BGIS
Job description: Job Description:
ABOUT US
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver. We actively seek new opportunities that drive innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manager over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. For further information, visit .
OUR CULTURE
At BGIS, our culture is built on three foundational pillars: * Culture of Care: We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
- High Performing Teams: We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION are core to high performance.
- Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability: We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth.
SUMMARY
This role retains overall responsibility for development and implementation of the Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Management Program to support delivery of project and property managements services in a manner that preserves and protects these aspects.
This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.
Opportunities for Development:
At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:
- On Account Operational Leadership roles,
- Project Management roles to lead and execute projects
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety and Regulatory Ownership:
- Follow and apply all Health and Safety programs aligned with both BGIS and Client expectations to ensure safety of all employees and building occupants.
- Work in collaboration with BGIS Health Safety and Environment Team Members for support and direction on key programs to emphasize Safety Culture.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Management by applying knowledge of legislation related to these areas.
- Lead and instill a culture of safety and compliance throughout the team.
- Follow the BGIS structured Hazard Observation Inspection program to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Leadership Development and Recognition:
- Supervise Team Members including directing activities, establishing goals and objectives, performance evaluation and communicating vision for Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Management; supervise a small team of Specialists to support program implementation.
- Actively participate and encourage Team Member Recognition Program to provide recognition to BGIS Team Members for Great Work.
- Identify and nurture leadership potential within the Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Management team and provide mentorship and coaching to Team Members to help them advance in their careers.
- Collaborate with People and Culture Team Members to create career progression plans for staff and encourage their growth within the organization.
Technical Leadership and Oversight:
- Lead and provide support to the client related to registration, permits and other associated requirements under applicable Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage related regulations.
- Support Facility Management, Small Works and ARCW Team Members with Environmental Assessment screenings and implementations as required.
- Support Facility Management, Small Works and ARCW Team Members with awareness and management (as needed) of contaminated sites.
- Develop and update process and related documents to support effective delivery of services.
- Ensure the Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Program provides a holistic approach to services for heritage buildings, landscapes and associated infrastructure, including coordination among specialized architectural, engineering, landscape architecture, technical and historic material conservation services.
- Ensure that Team Members are familiar with requirements for managing heritage buildings and Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage properties.
- Work in collaboration with Asset Management Team Members to provide input in key Capital Planning Process
Work Order Management:
- Work in collaboration with Central Work Order Management Team Members on any Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage related work orders.
Visibility in Sites and Inspection Management:
- Attend sites as required to support implementation of the Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Program.
- Conduct and assist with audits as required and identify opportunities for synergies with other BGIS Teams conducting site visits.
- Prioritize and support the resolution of issues identified during inspections.
Occupant Experience:
- Support Facility Management Team Members to ensure that Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage aspects are managed on site to enhance occupant experience.
- Support Facility Management Team Members with facility and property related Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage questions and challenges.
Proactive Communication and Escalation:
- Maintain clear and proactive communication channels with all stakeholders.
- Ensure proactive escalation processes for addressing Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage challenges.
- Provide timely updates on operational status, projects, and issue resolutions.
- Foster transparency and open dialogue to facilitate effective decision-making.
- Be the designated single point of contact to provide oversight of the Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Program and to be the primary contact person, when requested, to act as liaison with IO’s Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage contacts.
Collaboration with BGIS Self Perform Team Members delivering Best Quality Services to Buildings
- Establish regular communication and relationships to support delivery of service respecting Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage aspects.
- Work in collaboration with BGIS Team Members in Janitorial, Project Management and Technical Services or any other areas where work is directly performed by BGIS to ensure compliance with Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage aspects.
Vendor Management and Accountability
- Collaborate with BGIS Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Leadership Team Members to ensure Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage considerations are included in vendor management.
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
- Monitor and communicate vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Manage vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and efficiency.
- Review and provide feedback on reports received related to Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Management.
- Ensure that services for designated heritage assets respect and conserve heritage character, meet related obligations.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental work, stakeholder consultation, Environmental Assessments in Ontario, Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments, and environmental remediation.
- Familiarity with key environmental legislation including, but not limited to the Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act and 0. Reg. 153/04.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Self-starter, willing to learn, able to work independently.
- Excellent at planning and organising.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Superior communication and facilitation skills required to advise and have positive influence.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong customer focus.
- Strong technical knowledge.
- Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
- University graduation or professional certification
- Member of, or eligibility to become a member, of Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
BGIS est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances et nous vous invitons à postuler pour un poste chez nous ! Si vous avez besoin d’un accommodement pendant le processus de recrutement, veuillez nous contacter à askHR. En cas de demande d’accommodement, nous discuterons avec le candidat en question et fournirons, ou ferons en sorte de fournir, un accommodement approprié d’une manière qui tiendra compte des besoins d’accessibilité du candidat en fonction de son handicap.
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Location: Markham, ON
Job date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:41:24 GMT
