Environment and Heritage Conservation Program Manager

Description

• Actively participate and encourage Team Member Recognition Program to provide recognition to BGIS Team Members for Great Work.
• Review and provide feedback on reports received related to Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Management.
• Prioritize and support the resolution of issues identified during inspections.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication channels with all concerned parties.
• Support Facility Management, Small Works and ARCW Team Members with awareness and management (as needed) of contaminated sites.
• Follow and apply all Health and Safety programs aligned with both BGIS and Client expectations to ensure safety of all employees and building occupants.
• 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 Team Members to ensure that Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage aspects are managed on site to enhance occupant experience.
• Work in collaboration with Central Work Order Management Team Members on any Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage related work orders.
• 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.
• Collaborate with People and Culture Team Members to create career progression plans for staff and encourage their growth within the organization.
• 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.
• Support Facility Management Team Members with facility and property related Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage questions and challenges.
• Provide timely updates on operational status, projects, and issue resolutions.
• Work in collaboration with Asset Management Team Members to provide input in key Capital Planning Process.
• Follow the BGIS structured Hazard Observation Inspection program to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with BGIS Self Perform Team Members delivering Best Quality Services to Buildings.
• Conduct and assist with audits as required and identify opportunities for synergies with other BGIS Teams conducting site visits.
• Collaborate with BGIS Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Leadership Team Members to ensure Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage considerations are included in vendor management.
• Attend sites as required to support implementation of the Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage Program.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Establish regular communication and relationships to support delivery of service respecting Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage aspects.
• 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.
• Develop and update process and related documents to support effective delivery of services.
• Lead and instill a culture of safety and compliance throughout the team.
• Work in collaboration with BGIS Health Safety and Environment Team Members for support and direction on key programs to emphasize Safety Culture.
• Ensure that Team Members are familiar with requirements for managing heritage buildings and Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage properties.
• Ensure proactive escalation processes for addressing Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage challenges.
• 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.
• 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.
• Foster transparency and open dialogue to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Monitor and communicate vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and efficiency.
• Ensure that services for designated heritage assets respect and conserve heritage character, meet related obligations.

Requirements

• Superior communication and facilitation skills required to advise and influence client.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent at planning and organising.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• University graduation or professional certification.
• Strong customer focus.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Cultural and Natural Heritage regulatory requirements.
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Member of, or eligibility to become a member, of Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)
• More than five years of job-related experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance