Job Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

We are looking for a Facility Engineer to join our SW (Sustainable Workplace) Team to deliver facility and plant engineering support and projects from the very small to the very large. You will be a dynamic, committed, results driven professional who works well in a team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and challenging environment at General Motors Canada as the company transitions into new products that meet our goals of “Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, Zero Congestion”.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• You will be responsible for daily interface and coordination of all facilities/plant engineering and project related activities for the SW/PE Team to ensure high quality and timely delivery within a 2,300,000 SF 158Ac site.

• Maintain all regulatory and corporate safety requirements i.e. OHSA, Air Quality, WAH, TSSA, CWB, etc.

• Work with outside agencies to ensure GMCC meets requirement. This could be at the Local, Provincial or Federal Level.

• Drives successful planning and execution of future projects through GMC NPP ( Non-Portfolio Project) process.

• Coordinated Local PS (Performance Standard) committees i.e. PS3- Falls Hazard Control (WAH), PS16 – Facilities Safety Management, PS17 Fire and Explosion Control. PS13-TS 15 Indoor Air Quality, PS13-TS 16 Process Ventilation Systems.

• 4000 Account Champion – coordinate energy meeting, savings and implement.

• Project management – developing project management requirements, plans, cost estimates, tendering process, award and execution. This will be in an extremely complex manufacturing environment to time sensitive schedules.

• Resolve conflicts between OBC (Ontario Building Codes) and Corporate standards2.

• Responsible for supporting the workspace transformation projects by actively engaging with the Space Planning team in the change management process.

• Ensuring issue and resolution of daily tenant needs and longer term projects by pulling in the required resources such as Engineering, Resource Management, Communications, Real Estate, Food and Administration Services.

• Responsible to ensure the Service Provider is meeting our GM Global Safety standards (SCM – Safety Contract Management), including: Speak up for Safety, Global Call to Action, Safety Observation Tours, employee safety concerns, incident investigation, safety module compliance, and sentinel events.

• Passionately communicate the benefit of the operations teams throughout the value streams in manufacturing and non-manufacturing.

• Drive attainment of daily facility operational goals on the campus (enabling consistent facility management, maintenance, energy supply, cleanliness, environmental compliance and material handling initiatives).

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical) or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility / plant engineering design.

• Ability to manage projects related to facility maintenance, upgrades and renovations, including budgeting, scheduling and coordination of resources.

• High level of analytical skills to evaluate and resolve operational problems while working independently.

• Proficiency in CAD software, MS-Office tools and knowledge of building codes and regulations.

W hat Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• P. Eng (Ontario) designation is a desirable asset.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation is a desirable asset.

• RSW (Registered Specification Writer) or member of Specifications Canada is a desirable asset.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive;

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviours that reflect our company values;

• Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program;

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.