Our Compass
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
To be a progressive socio-energy and solutions partner enriching lives for a sustainable future.
We continue to be a leader in socio-energy project development and execution partner - supporting local jobs, working with local & Indigenous communities and protecting the environment. GVI demonstrates to our partners that we can be counted upon to deliver value in a responsible and sustainable manner. We do this by providing adaptive co-management (“ACM”) of companies, enterprises, and project services to pursue socio-economic opportunities and maximize participation by local & Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses on major projects throughout Western Canada.
OUR SHARED VALUES:
To be a progressive socio-energy and solutions partner enriching lives for a sustainable future.
values are the common thread that binds GVI and fosters mutual understanding and trust. Our values assist in navigating our differences and work towards a common goal. The shared values are unique to the GVI family of companies and convey to our partners that we can be counted upon to deliver value in a responsible and sustainable manner.
“Not one before the other, all the shared values are important.” - GVI Manager
Think Safety
GVI thinks safety - works safely
Customer Focused
GVI delivers solutions from the customers point of view
Innovate Now
GVI challenges industry norms and pushes the boundaries to new innovations
Quality Excellence
GVI believes quality is a habit, not an act
Why we do it?
GVI is committed to a “zero incident” policy ensuring that safety is every single individual’s responsibility
Why we do it?
Highly competitive and global market
Customers have greater choices then ever
What Behaviour?
Continuously engage them to understand what matters to them
See our customers as our partners
Why we do it?
Innovation is key to GVI survival
New solutions to add value to customers, embraces growth, opitmize costs, and safeguard the environment
What Behaviour?
Continuously engage them to understand what matters to them
See our customers as our partners
Be Enterprising
GVI seeks opportunities and make them happen
Why we do it?
Always adopt a business owner mindset to translate opportunities into value
We understand and mitigate impacts on the environment
What Behaviour?
No task is so urgent or so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely
What Behaviour?
Seize opportunity to provide services, decrease costs, and optimize resources.
Strategically position in new spaces with high growth potentials
Courage to Act
GVI is bold and takes action to progress with pace
Why we do it?
The time to act is now - leverage the strength of our diverse workforce
Different views, actions, and wisdom of many is an invaluable asset
What Behaviour?
Take calculated risks - open up to new opportunities, strategically position to be bold
Create an environment where people feel safe while continuously learn and improve
Why we do it?
Having long term relationships with customers in mind
GVI wants to be recognized for our excellence and quality statement; “Doing it Right, the First Time”.
What Behaviour?
GVI is continuously looking for ways to improve our services, our systems and our team in search of excellence
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Loyalty - Loyal to each other and organization
Loyalty denotes dedication and a willingness to give your best. In challenging times we need to persevere in order to turn the tide and achieve greatness. Loyalty entails a commitment to shepherd and safeguard each other and the organization well into the future, ensuring it will prosper for generations to come.
Integrity - Honest and upright
Integrity should never be compromised in the pursuit of business goals. We need to conduct our actions transparently to garner trust from our stakeholders. A cornerstone of integrity is in diligently performing our duties and delivering on our promises. Creating an environment in which people feel free to pursue the organization’s goals without fear or favour demonstrates our commitment to integrity.
Professionalism - Strive for excellence
Professionalism requires us to strive for and take pride in delivering excellence and in taking ownership for continious improvement. We must be willing and ready to embrace change and seize opprotuntities to elevate the organization’s performance to the next level.
Cohesiveness - United, trust, and respect for each other
We will deliver superios value when we are united towards achieving a common goal. Teamwork and collaboration will flourish when we leverage each other’s strengths. Diversity in views and approaches is encouraged and respected and will support our cohesive culture. The organization truly thrives when we are bonded by the spirit of fellowship on our journey together.
Relationships - Respectful long term built on trust and mutual cooperation
We are committed to building successful partnerships with all local and Indigenous communities and corporations that provide employment and training opportunities for our partners. Rural and Indigenous culture is a part of our heritage. We believe it is important to maintain and cultivate our understanding of our traditional heritage and act accordingly.
"Our definition of success" - GVI Manager
