Manager, Building Services – WorkSafeBC

Title of the Job: Manager, Building Services

Location: Richmond, BC

Job Description: OverviewOur Real Property and Workplace Services department has an opportunity for a Manager to lead their Building Service teams. As Manager, Building Services, you’ll provide leadership to staff, contractors, consultants, and technical resources. Your leadership will inspire progressive thinking and innovative solutions that deliver strategic management of building services including janitorial and property management operations.How you’ll make a difference: You’ll help create a sustainable workplace that allows people to thrive.Where you’ll workIn this role, you’ll work primarily onsite at the Richmond office with flexible hours. There are two cleaning teams consisting of day staff and evening staff. It is expected that this position will work occasionally later in the evening to support the evening cleaning staff.What you’ll do

• Act as an expert resource to develop and communicate strategic programs and tactical projects that optimize sustainable janitorial and property management operations to support the functional physical spaces for the effective delivery of services.
• Manage building services including provincial area office janitorial, waste management, confidential paper shredding, pest control, and other services on corporate properties.
• Manage and direct janitorial service teams comprised of coordinators, cleaners, and contract services for the effective management of facility operations.
• Manage contractors and oversees compliance and control of janitorial and property management activities, planning ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones; ensure quality operations practices, safety procedures and the use of proper techniques are implemented to deliver expected results.
• Develop and execute janitorial and property management programs and standards dedicated to the delivery of effective services and contractor oversight and control; implement assignments and procedures including new methods, equipment, and materials selection; implement preventative maintenance programs for equipment and pest management; ensure environmental management, green cleaning techniques and best practices are implemented.
• Strategically evaluate priorities, determines scope and align activities within work streams; consider team resourcing levels and assigns resources to the project teams or operational activities based on expert knowledge and project efficiency

Is this a good fit for you?We’re looking for someone who can:

• Promote a quality service-oriented approach in providing services to external and internal stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support to staff and other contract services relating to business service management
• Lead and motivate project teams
• Plan and implement facilities projects and evaluate project outcomes
• Create and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate and present information clearly and concisely appropriate to the intended audience
• Make decisions, resolve issues, and determine a course of action
• Apply strong organizational and time management skills to handle a high work volume

Your background and experience

• A post-secondary degree and/or a professional designation in janitorial and property operations management or facilities management
• A minimum of five years of recent work experience in a similar role in addition to experience managing staff and contractors
• Travel throughout the province will be required
• A valid BC’s driver’s license is required

We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check.
• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada.

WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy is suspended effective January 9, 2023; however, we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honored to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out .Salary: $ 99,086-$120,389/annuallyWant to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, they must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments before the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation during the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

Company Name: WorkSafeBC

Salary: $99086 – 120389 per year

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