Ottawa Office Move Our Ottawa office is moving! Effective Tuesday, August 4, 2009, we will be located in new, environmentally friendly offices in Minto Place at 180 Kent Street, Tower 4, Suite 400, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0B6. All telephone contact numbers remain the same. We will continue to provide seamless and timely service to injured workers and employers throughout the move period. We look forward to seeing you at our new location: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Ottawa Office 180 Kent Street, Tower 4, Suite 400 Ottawa ON K1P 0B6 Tel: 613-237-8840 Toll-free: 1-800-267-9601 Fax: 1-888-313-7373 Questions and Answers 1. When do staff in the Ottawa office move? Staff will move in July 2009. There are four phases, which began the weekend of July 10, 2009. Each phase of the move will take place over a weekend to not affect service delivery. 2. When will the Ottawa Office be open to the public at its new location? The Ottawa WSIB office will open to the public for business in our new location at 180 Kent Street, Suite 400 on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Until then, we will continue to provide services to the public at our old offices at 99 Metcalfe. 3. Why is the Ottawa Office moving? By moving to Minto Place, the WSIB will cut costs, have a better facility to serve injured workers and employers in the Ottawa region, and decrease the size of its environmental footprint. 4. How will this move benefit Ontario workers and employers? The move will save money and improve working conditions. The new office will provide a modern, convenient and environmentally friendly environment. At the same time, it means a reduction of the WSIB’s carbon footprint through reduced use of water and electricity and, with a lower lease rate, it is financially viable as well. 5. Will the telephone system and numbers remain the same? Yes, all telephone and fax numbers specific to the Ottawa office will remain the same to ensure continuity of service. 6. Why is the move to 180 Kent Street characterized as 'environmentally friendly'? The office tower at 180 Kent is targeting a Gold certification in the international LEED set of standards. If it achieves this, it will be the most environmentally friendly building in Ottawa, and the only one to achieve this target. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, an international set of benchmark standards for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Learn more about LEED Canada requirements. 7. How will the 180 Kent, Tower 4 office support the WSIB's 'green' efforts? Key features and benefits of this environmentally friendly building include achievements in five key environmental categories: Sustainability Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality. Learn more about the building at www.180kent.com 8. Why is the move considered to be fiscally responsible? The new Minto Place location will significantly reduce costs over the course of the lease due to a lower per square foot rate, a 2,500 sq. ft. reduction of space required, plus lower estimated building operation costs (e.g., utilities and property taxes). 9. What potential savings are possible? 30-70% of energy costs 35% carbon savings 30-50% water use, and 50-90% waste cost savings.