Workplace Experience Specialist - Professional Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination and support for delivery of Workplace Services

• Liaise with vendors, building managers and landlords as needed

• Maintains awareness of the workspace and submits janitorial and maintenance work orders as needed, communicating with appropriate partners to address issues

• Maintain and coordinate the cleanliness and safety of assigned buildings and areas, kitchens, equipment, etc. and perform daily rounds of the building, reporting and escalating issues to your lead and team members as appropriate

• Responds to customer requests and complaints promptly with accurate and thorough information according to the specific request

• Conducts guest registration through visitor management software

• Assists with light duty activities such as adjusting monitor arms, tightening screws on chairs, and adjusting cables under desks.

• Assists with meeting set up, furniture reset, and delivering temporary equipment and supplies.

• Troubleshoot issues with workstations, furniture and equipment and light furniture assembly: cabinets, shelving, etc.

• Utilizes and maintains integrity of databases, supports data entry of required reports and other digital tools associated with service delivery, as requested

• Follows security and emergency procedures as defined for the property, and responds to emergency situations in a calm, efficient manner. Summons appropriate assistance and makes appropriate notifications in accordance with operating procedures

• Record and reconcile expenses and maintain records of vendor proof of insurance and contractual documentation in place

• Share resources, knowledge, and practices with teammates to improve the office

• Assist the Food & Beverage program, including placing and stocking orders as necessary

• Coordinate all in-office events for employees and provide building tours for new employees

• Identify areas of process improvement and create action plans

• Work cross functionally with other teams on projects as needed while teams are working remotely

• Process invoices while working cross functionally with Accounts Payable, and report any missing/delayed shipment payments to the Senior Workplace Specialist/Manager

• Maintain Workplace Experience master documents, spreadsheets, calendars and floor plans

• Write and update articles on employee help center and communicate with the office via Slack as necessary, following the communications guidelines

• Support the client Sustainability team

• Perform other duties and special projects as requested

• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees

• Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people with a warm and engaging demeanor, ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help

• Utilize a high level of attention to detail as well as strong interpersonal skills

• Have a positive attitude and a strong sense of urgency in resolving any issues that may arise

• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles, with an ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages

• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations and to solve problems in standard situations, requires basic analytical skills

• Intermediate skills with Google Suite. Comfortable with and embracing of new technologies and digital tools; such as apps, databases, financial management, work order management, social networking, cloud technologies, communications and handheld mobile technologies and applications

• Strong problem solving skills, highly adaptable and flexible, ability to work independently with little supervision

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced administrative role

• Bilingual in French and English

• Ability to consistently deliver a high level of customer service

• Strong communication skills across employees at all levels within the organization

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with little or no supervision

• Advanced problem solving skills

• Ability to triage and create sensible prioritization in order to continue to be effective

• Positive attitude; grace under pressure

• Accurate, organized, punctual and accountable

• Strong computer skills including experience with Google Suite

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience with Google Suite, Slack, Envoy (or similar visitor management software)

• Experience executing in-office events

• Mac literacy