ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible for the design and coordination of space planning, multi-year sequence planning and accommodation planning projects, furniture configuration and client moves. Provides space allocation reports and advice to stakeholders and ensures accommodation, space and furniture standards are met. Provides budget estimates and schedules related to workspace accommodation projects, moves, and furniture purchases. Provides stacking, blocking, and space planning design for accommodation and capital projects, renovations, furniture reconfigurations and moves; monitors and verifies consultant/contractor work and conducts furniture inventory and disposition.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Reviews existing space use within facilities against predetermined forecasted staffing needs of departments to identify potential shortfalls and provides space allocation reports to stakeholders to make informed decisions for space and accommodation planning, taking into account business requirements.
- Gathers and integrates business and functional requirements to translate into a workplace experience that both supports the goals of the organization and meets legislation/standards.
- Develops blocking/stacking plans and the sequencing of multi-phase, multi-year renovation and space planning projects.
- Conducts space utilization and workflow studies, documents critical work functional relationships outlined by management and provides placement options of business units within facilities and floors.
- Assists with the planning, costing and implementation of alternative workspace approaches in alignment with corporate and business unit objectives within allocated budget, as required.
- Examines alternative work strategies and emerging industry trends and designs flexible and sustainable workspaces based on corporate standards and makes recommendations to management.
- Leads accommodation and reconfiguration projects under management oversight including monitoring project status.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Interior/Environmental Design or Space Planning or related field from a Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited institution or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in facilities space planning and designing corporate interiors including multi year sequencing using blocking/stacking tools and supporting various levels of staff with changes to the approach to workspace.
- Understanding of various current workplace strategies (e.g., activity-based work and hybrid work).
- Ability to develop creative and functional interior design solutions to solve client issues.
- Ability to prepare conceptual layout drawings and blocking/stacking plans for space planning projects.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, acts and regulations.
- Working knowledge of relevant project management principals and practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of furniture systems and principals and how they relate to accommodation planning.
- Knowledge in Computer Aided Facility Management software.
- Proficiency in fundamentals of AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.
- Intermediate skills in virtual platforms and MS Office.
- Ability to connect with a range of internal/external stakeholders and build collaborative work relationships.
- Strong ability to develop relationships and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, where diversity is celebrated and where everyone can develop to their full potential.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required
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Street, PA
Full Time