Workplace Specialist - US Region
Cenovus Energy Inc.

Job Info

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Worker Type: Employee

Group: Workplace & Real Estate Department

Job Post End Date: 06/07/2023

About this Opportunity:
This position works closely with the US Downstream teams to provide workplace environments that enable staff to do their best work through workspaces and workplace infrastructure while remaining flexible to grow/contract as business priorities change. This includes managing US workplace operations, workspace management, construction projects, and records management.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of workplace operations, mechanical and engineering support as it relates to commercial construction as well as extensive experience leading commercial construction projects.

About Cenovus:
We're a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We operate in Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto as well as the New York stock exchanges.
For more information, visit cenovus.com .
Find Cenovus on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

Why we work at Cenovus:

• Safety as a core value
• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more
• Volunteering opportunities
• Community Investment activities
• Inclusive work environment
• Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
• Company/team building events

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Corporate Workplace subject matter experts to set US workplace strategy, standards and guidelines for workplace infrastructure and operations including develop viable solutions to space delivery and maintenance issues that meet corporate standards
• Manage the scope and execution of all US based Workplace Infrastructure design and construction projects and Workplace Operations support.
• Develop and manage US capital and G&A Workplace infrastructure and operations budgets
• Manage staff locations, allocations, utilization, occupancy, capacity, stack plans, moves and workplace related tickets for all US sites and head office
• Report on workplace key metrics and compare/contrast with industry and corporate metrics
• Participate in enABLE and Joint Health and Safety Committee as required
• In partnership with corporate Workplace subject matter experts progress future of work, optimization of workspaces and continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage US Records Information and Management (RIM) services in accordance with corporate standards
• Key stakeholders/partners include corporate Workplace team work streams (Space Management, Design & Construction, Portfolio Management & Records, Operations); US Downstream teams; Supply Chain Management; Health and Safety, Legal, IT, Communications, Security, HR, Wellness, landlords and base building contractors and various Service Providers
• US based sites in scope currently include US Head Office, Lima, Superior, Toledo, and Houston.

Qualifications :

• 10+ years' experience leading commercial construction projects across the US and assessing building conditions
• University Degree in Interior Design, Construction Project Management or equivalent experience
• 10+ years' experience in facility management including mechanical and engineering support as it relates to commercial construction and facility operations
• Experience managing workplace operations processes (e.g. delivery services etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and participate in drawing reviews
• Experience with Document Control practices and procedures
• Experience assisting in the evaluation of RFP's, tender bids
• Experience working with construction cost control analysts
• Familiar with procurement processes
• Familiar with the construction change order process.
• Detailed knowledge of building regulations and safety codes, safety processes and procedures
• Ability to participate in building site reviews
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience with MS Project
• Experience with SharePoint
• Experience managing large capital and opex budgets

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

At Cenovus we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, and the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it's important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure all people feel respected, appreciated, and heard. We define inclusion as 'diversity in action,' creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection for all employees, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM June 7, 2023.

This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills and experience requirements of the job. These requirements may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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