Manager Workplace Solutions Project

As a Workplace Solutions Project Manager, you will provide leadership and inspire progressive thinking and innovative solutions on the Workplace Planning and Solutions team. You'll lead the development and implementation of programs dedicated to space utilization and the delivery of workplace solutions including the furniture and interior design strategy for both renovations and master plans for current and future corporate properties. The project management responsibilities include the full scope of activities including project initiation, planning, and execution in partnership with the Construction team or Building Operations where applicable, the overall performance monitoring, and project closure.

In this role, you'll lead the implementation of project communication plans and influence change management activities, while encouraging the business areas to optimize operations with the physical changes offered by the project. This position develops and implements workplace strategies for contractor oversight and ensures the methods, materials and equipment used is consistent with divisional principles, safety and risk management programs.

How you'll make a difference: You'll help create a sustainable workplace that allows people to thrive.

Where you'll work
In this role, you'll work in our Richmond office five days a week, based on the operational needs of the position.

As a Workplace Solutions Project Manager you will:

• Develop and execute programs dedicated to contract performance and safety management, sustainable operations and the delivery of contractor oversight and control
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with service providers, suppliers, contractors, trades, regulators, agencies, industry partners, landlords and internal partners
• Manage the evaluation and analysis of project and operational risk
• Manage and direct assigned staff and external team members in maintaining high levels of service and in achieving divisional priorities and objectives
• Lead teams in the execution of construction activities, escalating to senior management as required
• ensure safety and emergency management protocols are followed
• Identify contract requirements and in partnership with Purchasing and Legal Services, collaborate on the tender process, establishes and rates evaluations and make recommendations and/or decisions regarding selection; determine contract terms, participate in the negotiation and resulting contract type

We're looking for someone who can:

• Create and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Deal with conflict in a professional manner
• Provide guidance and support to management, staff and contract services relating to health, safety and environmental practices
• Lead and motivate project teams in a unionized environment
• Communicate and present information clearly and concisely appropriate to the intended audience
• Ability to travel and work throughout the province

Your background and experience:

• Post-secondary degree
• A professional designation in interior design and/or facilities management (e.g., Registered Interior Designer, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Professional, Sustainable Facilities Professional, Project Management Professional, and Architect) is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of recent work experience in a similar project management role
• A minimum of two years of experience managing staff and contractors/consultants, preferably within a union environment
• Class 5 driver's license

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know
Before 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 are
At 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 honoured 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 who we are .

Our benefits
As 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 what we offer .

Salary: $116,186 - $141,166/annually

Want 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 Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.