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Tech IV Electrician (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 7 February 2019
BGIS is a decent company but has (and still is) grown to be very large. It's the only place I have ever worked where I never met my manager face to face in a little over two years of being there.
The facility I work at is poorly managed (by the customer/client) and makes it difficult and frustrating to go about my day. I know what needs to be done and can pretty much have the place running on auto pilot but, no can do. Customer is always right... right?
Benefits are good, pay is good only because of the acquisition we went through and they had to keep our rate the same or better.
Overall BGIS is decent but it seems one can get lost in the paper shuffle. There is opportunity to advance but you're on your own. That's if they know you exist.
The facility I work at is poorly managed (by the customer/client) and makes it difficult and frustrating to go about my day. I know what needs to be done and can pretty much have the place running on auto pilot but, no can do. Customer is always right... right?
Benefits are good, pay is good only because of the acquisition we went through and they had to keep our rate the same or better.
Overall BGIS is decent but it seems one can get lost in the paper shuffle. There is opportunity to advance but you're on your own. That's if they know you exist.
Pros
Good pay/benefits, some perks
Cons
Poor management on both BGIS and customer parts
Productive and fun workplace with diversity culture
Project Coordinator (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 16 February 2019
BGIS is a leading global real estate facility management
provider. There are over 5,000 professionals on this team, and who can deliver integrated real estate service.
Moreover, the work environment at BGIS is delightful. At this time, I working as a student project administrator and taken on for this
project will assist in: creating purchase order, cleaning up historical project records, identifying and presenting any ideas for process improvements.
After two terms of co-op, I really appreciate the diversity culture in my workplace and the great opportunity to gain more experiences and technical skills.
provider. There are over 5,000 professionals on this team, and who can deliver integrated real estate service.
Moreover, the work environment at BGIS is delightful. At this time, I working as a student project administrator and taken on for this
project will assist in: creating purchase order, cleaning up historical project records, identifying and presenting any ideas for process improvements.
After two terms of co-op, I really appreciate the diversity culture in my workplace and the great opportunity to gain more experiences and technical skills.
Pros
diversity culture
Good company
Building Operator (Current Employee) – Calgary, AB – 31 January 2019
Stable company with decent benefit package.
Decent pay scale
Good vacation/ sick day/ flex day package
Sometimes company feels so big that you are just a number.
Corporate Structure seems management heavy. Systems don't feel stream lined(many layers) and at times the effort and work spent to initiate a simple project takes way longer than it does to execute it.
My Property manager was fantastic but my MTL was a "no show".
Decent pay scale
Good vacation/ sick day/ flex day package
Sometimes company feels so big that you are just a number.
Corporate Structure seems management heavy. Systems don't feel stream lined(many layers) and at times the effort and work spent to initiate a simple project takes way longer than it does to execute it.
My Property manager was fantastic but my MTL was a "no show".
Pros
vacation and benifits
Cons
Management heavy.
Growing Company with all it's pain
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE LEAD (Current Employee) – Markham, ON – 27 January 2019
A great company overall, very diverse and inclusive company; smart people. Promising future. A Green company; promotes sustainability and environment. Promotes Women in workplace and leadership. Fast growing company.
However, with growth comes challenges. They lack the adequate investments in technology and people.
However, with growth comes challenges. They lack the adequate investments in technology and people.
Pros
Diverse and inclusive company, Promote Women in work and leadership, a Green company, promotes sustainability and environment
Cons
Lack of investment in IT and Technology, manual processes, Lack of investment in People
culture
Senior Manager - Analytics and Governance (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 17 January 2019
good place to work with lots of opportunity to move ahead. the culture is driven by the client and tailored to the clients requirements. As such very difference experience in each role.
High level of expectations
Director of Business Development (Current Employee) – Markham, ON – 15 January 2019
Typical day of work will include management of a number of issues and follow up to corporate for support. The company tries to show a face of inclusion and support but falls short due to in my opinion, growing too fast. BGIS level of mentorship could be improved and this would be of a benefit to well being and inclusion.
Pros
able to work form home
Cons
long hours
Great Vacation and Health Benefits
Building Operator (Former Employee) – British Columbia – 14 January 2019
I work for BGIS a little under two years.
I was involved in the P3 sector, which may differ from the rest of the company. Job descriptions and duties were far off from what you were told when hired. Management expects you to perform duties that you weren't hired or trained to do. I was able to learn alot while employed with BGIS, although most of it was not through training. Brookfield should invest more into their employees, give them the essential training they need to be successful and save on the job. I'd highly recommend giving employees incentives/pay raises when job duties advance with more responsibilities. Not doing so will cause a high turnover. I'd recommend working here, but don't expect this to be a long-term company. Great acento learn your skills and move onto a company that will reward you for your knowledge and work ethic.
I was involved in the P3 sector, which may differ from the rest of the company. Job descriptions and duties were far off from what you were told when hired. Management expects you to perform duties that you weren't hired or trained to do. I was able to learn alot while employed with BGIS, although most of it was not through training. Brookfield should invest more into their employees, give them the essential training they need to be successful and save on the job. I'd highly recommend giving employees incentives/pay raises when job duties advance with more responsibilities. Not doing so will cause a high turnover. I'd recommend working here, but don't expect this to be a long-term company. Great acento learn your skills and move onto a company that will reward you for your knowledge and work ethic.
Pros
Vacation, Health Benefits, and Safety First.
Cons
Training, Job Transparency, and lack of communication from the powers above.
secure job with advancement potential
Maintenance Team Lead (Current Employee) – Ottawa, ON – 8 January 2019
Like most companies there is good and bad, I've had great managers and not so good ones. luckily in Ottawa there is a lot of option to move around and grow with the company. A lot of great co-workers. Which it was stronger on training from within to move up...
It's an okay place to work - ample opportunity to grow but unstable
Financial Analyst (Current Employee) – Markham, ON – 17 November 2018
The business dynamic is fast paced and there is plenty of room to grow if you are ambitious. Everyone is collaborative, knowledgeable, and willing to help if you seek it.
Pros:
• Decent salary
• Everyone is professional
• Decent systems in place to do the work
Cons:
• Turnover
• Unstable
• Bad benefits package
Pros:
• Decent salary
• Everyone is professional
• Decent systems in place to do the work
Cons:
• Turnover
• Unstable
• Bad benefits package
Pros
Decent salary
Cons
Turnover is a bit too much.
Good place to learn and grow
Waste Technician (Current Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 5 November 2018
BGIS is a property management company that employs workers in almost every field. It is a good place to learn and develop skills. Management often has a high turn over but overall the managers at my location were very helpful. I would recommend this company to any new graduated looking to gain professional experience.
Management
Operation (Former Employee) – BGIS ON – 19 October 2018
I only worked for one of their Real Estate contract, far from the HO, and it was a sweatshop with no valuable leadership! But I had to occasion to work with HO executive for other contracts and they seemed great! It could have been great but Management made it that people hated to come work there and that's sad!
Pros
Good company
Cons
No real handle on what Manager does what.. and their lack of skills!
Has become a numbers based place for those in lower levels
Application Support Specialist (Former Employee) – Markham, ON – 16 October 2018
- a typical day involves numerous requests which range from simple to very difficult
- You can learn a great deal about different applications, coding, scripting, creating reports using different tools
- Management is not always on the same page as each other
- Many very intelligent coworkers to learn from, who all have different backgrounds
- Numerous requests for assistance outside of formal requests, high non-verbal expectations to learn on your own time, everyone is overworked
- Foosball table
- You can learn a great deal about different applications, coding, scripting, creating reports using different tools
- Management is not always on the same page as each other
- Many very intelligent coworkers to learn from, who all have different backgrounds
- Numerous requests for assistance outside of formal requests, high non-verbal expectations to learn on your own time, everyone is overworked
- Foosball table
Pros
Intelligent IT team
Cons
over worked
Busy & fast paste environment
Operations Manager (Former Employee) – Campbellton, NB – 15 October 2018
Very busy work environment.
Always work to be done.
Fast paste environment.
Growing company looking to take over the Facility maintenance market in north America.
Always work to be done.
Fast paste environment.
Growing company looking to take over the Facility maintenance market in north America.
Cons
Long hours
No shortage of work
Project Supervisor (Current Employee) – Greater Sudbury, ON – 11 October 2018
Very busy work environment.
Always work to be done.
Fast paste environment.
Corporate communication is great.
Growing company looking to take over the Facility maintenance market in north America.
Always work to be done.
Fast paste environment.
Corporate communication is great.
Growing company looking to take over the Facility maintenance market in north America.
Pros
company vehicle
Cons
long hours
Productive workplace
Leasing Coordinator (Former Employee) – Markham, ON – 25 September 2018
Employees are regularly updated by the CEO on the plans and programs of the company.
The company is involved in environment preservation of natural resources.
There is tree planting and cleaning marathon in the nearby areas where the main office is situated.
The company is involved in environment preservation of natural resources.
There is tree planting and cleaning marathon in the nearby areas where the main office is situated.
Pros
there is room for growth
Worst company ever to work for
Psc (Former Employee) – Vancouver, BC – 11 September 2018
Worked there for 9 months..bully like atmosphere.no management direction..titallt high school environment. Favoritism and nepetipsm run rampant and popularity based on who they like..horrible place to work .stay away..no training or advancement opportunity..online bs ..
Pros
None
Cons
Everything
Project Admin
Project Administrator (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 10 September 2018
create purchase order, communicate with other vendors and technicians. Created project numbers and work orders to sent to project managers allowing technicians to know where to go and what to do.
Very good employer
Facility Manager III (Former Employee) – Grande Prairie, AB – 30 August 2018
BGIS is a very good place to work for. They have excellent training & Company supports continuous education. Good HR process, excellent benefits. Lack of company's social functions due to working in remote areas.
Pros
Good HR process, excellent benefits.
Cons
Face to face communication due to remote area
Aging workforce
Data Analyst, Scheduling & Planning (Current Employee) – Markham, ON – 28 August 2018
Workforce is fairly old. Not a "fun" place to work for young professionals. Consequentially not exactly thriving for innovation. Flexible work hours and work from home capabilities is a big plus though.
Pros
Large, growing company
Cons
In markham