Workplace Strategist - Toronto, Canada - BGIS

BGIS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are

SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities will include leading client-facing integrated workplace strategy engagements that typically include some or all of the following aspects: information gathering and client engagement, workplace strategy development, space programming, change management strategy development, production of client deliverables, and coordination of information with our design colleagues through the schematic design phase.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead existing projects and work with colleagues on business development.
Bring experience in workplace strategy engagements and help add to our toolbox with their own expertise.
Shift gears as needed to support our growing practice, relying on and deploying past change management experience in the service of projects.
Ability to maintain and build client relationships and support the management of key client accounts (where appropriate) with a pipeline of work over time.
Ability to think strategically with an indepth understanding of client challenges and how workplace strategy and design can address them
Comfortable with data and research material ability to draw out the 'story' from data and present it in a clear and concise way
Strong graphic skills polished and professional output
Ability to manage multiple small and medium to large projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to convey complex ideas and messages in a simple and clear way
Ability to collaborate with internal team members and clients on projects and be able to draw out the best in people
Ability to write proposals, clear narrative, strong description of services and associated modeling of fees
Networking

- attends events, conference and reads industry-relevant publications and material to stay up to date with trends and challenges across sectors

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture or Organizational Development
510 years of diverse corporate workplace experience, including experience in a leadership role
Experience with workplace strategy services including any or all of the following: workplace strategy development, space programming, space planning, real estate scenario planning, space standards, user research, site and lease evaluation, growth projections, test fit analysis, and industry benchmarking
Ability to synthesize and coalesce information from multiple inputs and sources into clear, cohesive workplace strategies and relevant space programs
Proven track record of innovative ideas: drawing insights from users and trends, creating frameworks, expressing compelling solutions and communicating to inform decision making
Experience presenting to senior leadership and executives
Possess outstanding analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment with good collaboration skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Work experience with networked teams across a broad geographic area
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated success building, nurturing and fostering existing and new client relationships
Ability to read drawings, create and design using AutoCAD
3D rendering and proficiency with Revit would be an asset

LICENSES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

None required

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds.

We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success