The role of the Workplace Ambassador II will collaborate with various partners to ensure a high-quality seamless workplace experience is provided consistently for all employees. These partners include facilities and workplace experience teams, client employees and senior executives, BGIS facilities and project teams, technology and furniture vendors, food service operators and fitness center operators.  In this role, there is a unique opportunity to influence how employees work, and directly impact their workday.  You will work with a team of professionals delivering workplace services including hospitality, reception, event space coordination, and space occupancy.  In this role, you will be empowered to make decisions that are aligned with the organization’s workplace standards to ensure that the space continues to meet the needs of all employees.  This role will support the key differentiator of the organization – it’s people, by enabling a culture of high-performance teams.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Support

• High-end client facing role, and the go-to person for the workplace strategy program in the office environment – primarily but not limited to the Auditorium, Learning Centre and Welcome Centre and food services area on executive floors.
• Support customers, visitors and employees in a friendly, knowledgeable and courteous manner at all times.
• Greet visitors, new hires and existing employees to explain the office space and how to work effectively in the space, how to utilize meeting rooms and access reservation system.
• Responsible for the workplace experience in designated lobby/service areas – welcoming employees, assisting with inquiries/questions, building access and badges.
• Have an extensive knowledge of the workplace – technology, meeting rooms, multi-purpose and shared spaces, cafeteria, fitness facility, amenities and places of interest, and be able to communicate these confidently and articulately to employees and guests.
• Assist with minor event planning and meeting space set up (will require ability to lift up to 50 lbs.)
• Manage security access cards for visitors and contractors.
• Submit work orders for maintenance (including technology), workspace or janitorial issues, to ensure timely response and tracking for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with landlord for contractor access and moves in and out of the building.
• Ensure workplace health and safety guidelines are followed and report any violations or near-misses to Manager/Client/BGIS partners.
• Manage office supplies, relationship with offsite storage (Iron Mountain), and security access cards (including reports and audits by security).
• Enforce clean desk policy.  Rounds to ensure supplies in place – morning and evening.
• Primarily a Monday – Friday daytime hours, requiring flexibility in working hours to support special events.

Technology Assistance

• Program subject matter expert - provide problem solving solutions for administrative problems. Manage drop off for technologies requiring service.  Escalation point-of-contact for office and technology issues.
• Manage access card system for programming guest cards.
• Utilize client software applications to manage employee keypad system, keys and furniture inventory.
• Learn HR technology tools and provide HR and communications support (i.e. Yammer).  Assist with minor event planning and meeting space set up.  Provide local amenities maps.
• Manage the office sundry equipment for term use (mouse, power cords, power bars, spare laptops and desktops, monitor cables, network cables, head - sets, docking stations, keyboards, privacy filters, etc.).  Manage locker / file cabinet inventory assignment and associated key control, name plates, etc.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• University degree or 1-3 years’ of job-related relevant experience.
• Intuitive in understanding and aligning priorities to align with client goals and desired outcomes.
• Service-oriented, able to be customer-facing and displays a can-do attitude in all circumstances.
• Able to exercise sound judgement, make decisions, and provide direction.
• Comfortable dealing with issues and people. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English presented in a professional manner.
• Strong computer skills, including MS suite of software working on laptop, tablet and phone.
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Pro-active, approachable, and solution-based.
• Strong organization skills and enjoy multi-tasking.
• Be flexible and responsive to real-time requests.
• Detail oriented and accurate. 
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Highly mobile role, requiring inspection of large areas on multiple floors.
• Background in event planning would be considered an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required.

As a member of the BGIS Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Team, you will be generally responsible for cleaning in a designated zone with an emphasis on quality control, health and safety & striving to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Functioning as a core member of the operational team and reporting to the Manager/ Supervisor as a Cleaner you may be required to perform some of the following tasks as required by the Manager/Supervisor and needs of the client:

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or auto scrubbers. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment (when required).
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets (when required).
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor.
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used.
• Cleans glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach.
• Cleans washroom floors including stripping and finishing.
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required.
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Other duties that management may assign.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals (when required).

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials, and solutions.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable.
• Must have a valid Class G license (may be required).

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Technician III is responsible for operating the facility including, but not limited to mechanical other supporting systems; performing structured inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, routine and on-demand services on facility mechanical equipment and other systems. The Technician III is also responsible for performing work in accordance with established processes and practices and for complying with internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshooting

•    Provides observations about facility, facility mechanical and electrical equipment, and systems conditions and deficiencies and provides suggestions for enhancement and repair.

Maintenance

• Performs work in accordance with established processes and practices.
• Complies with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection.
• Performs regular facility, mechanical and other equipment and systems monitoring inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted client operation and asset integrity of assigned facility are maintained.
• Responds to routine and on-demand service requests and performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and other systems.
• Monitors assigned facility by conducting facility walkthroughs for mechanical, electrical, and other equipment system monitoring and inspection.
• Operates facility mechanical and other systems
• Manages work order life cycle progressing the work form dispatched through to completion and records resolution data within service maintenance management database. Ensures work completed meets quality, contract response, and all other requirements
• Assists in the implementation of preventative maintenance (PM) program. Ensures that deficiencies are identified, recorded and escalated, and that related documents are maintained.

Client Relations

• Assists in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintaining positive relations through the manner in which work is performed and services delivered.

Administration

• Participates in and assists with facility-related projects.
• Ensures the manner in which work is performed is in compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, fire protection, and any other applicable requirements. 
• Maintains all assigned tools and arranges for repair and replacement where required
• Submits all expenditures on a timely basis.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma plus trades training and/or certification or licensing.
• Minimum 3 years experience providing preventive and corrective maintenance on heating ventilation and air conditions systems, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Sound knowledge of processes and practices relating to facility operations and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair (as per applicable qualifications) mechanical and other building systems and equipment
• Possesses a strong environmental, health, and safety mindset.
• Strong client-service orientation along with a high sense of urgency
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Knowledge and understanding of HVAC Systems 
• Effective communication skills for the purpose of data relay, exchange, feedback, and clarification
• Mentoring skills required to support lower level technician’s development
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, be available for on-call/standby and emergency call-outs as they arise
• Must strictly adhere to Health and Safety policies including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be capable of obtaining appropriate security clearance
• Hold a valid driver's license

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation (one of the following bullet points)

• Building Operator Certification or equivalent through an accredited institution required
• Provincial HVAC or apprentice license (ex: Gasfitter I & II license  refrigeration license, etc.)

The Bilingual Customer Service Representative provides customer service and front line support to clients with respect to the maintenance and operations of their buildings. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to handling inbound service requests received via telephone, email and web interface and initiating work orders to support timely fulfillment and resolution of client requests.

The Operations Centre is a critical environment within BGIS Canada, responsible for receiving and dispatching facilities service requests for its clients – 7/24/365. The work environment is fast-paced and client-service focused.  In order to ensure ongoing performance success, Operations Centre team members are measured against service delivery metrics.

The Customer Service Representative is required to provide service in English and French. 

 KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns client account details, the service request/work order management systems, the telephony system and Operations Centre policies, processes and operating procedures
• Fills basic client requests including creating and dispatching work orders to appropriate internal and external service providers and relaying appropriate information to front line facilities managers
• Assesses and accurately assigns level of priority to facilitate timely fulfillment of service requests
• Learns techniques for troubleshooting service issues, communicating with internal technicians and Facility Managers, external service providers, landlords and other relevant parties.
• Receives guidance and support in completing service requests including activities such as proper work order processing, dispatching and communication of information.
• Provides customer service support in either English and French
• Participates in program initiatives undertaken by the Operations Centre
• Maintains confidentiality of client account information and other confidential information. Conducts work in a professional manner.
• May be required to demonstrate Operations Centre capabilities to potential and existing clients and to prospective hires by having such people Y-cord into live calls.
• May be required to provide training to new Team Members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hour Availability Requirements

• 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year environment requiring open availability
• Rotating shifts between 6:00am and 11:00pm
• Weekends and holiday work availability on a rotational basis
• May be required to work overtime

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• High school completion plus a specialized technical or business course.
• Job Related Experience:  One year or less
• Demonstrated language proficiency (both verbal and written), including proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Clear and effective communication skills.
• Basic understanding of the facilities/property management industry and knowledge of facility operations and maintenance, an asset.
• Strong customer-service orientation and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new processes, tools and other relevant information quickly, with proven ability to apply learning to the job.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-client environment with ability to apply various client-specific business processes to individual service request situations.
• Demonstrated ability to gather information, accurately assess issues and assign level of priority; effective probing and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to sustain concentration over a prolonged period of time and pay attention to details.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including solid keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated personal leadership attributes incorporating a commitment to ongoing development and continuous learning.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required.