Facilities Designer

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Reporting to the Manager, Office Design and Facilities, the Facilities Designers main responsibility is to provide space planning and full design services for the organization. This will include initiating and developing the design process providing support and guidance to the clients, meeting their requirements while developing and maintaining corporate standards.

What can you expect in this role?

• Meet with clients to develop requirements document, ensuring that accurate seating, storage adjacency, growth information is gathered.
• Generate, in AutoCAD, all drawings as required, typically:
  • Concept layouts
  • Detailed drawings for budget preparation
  • Full drawing package for permit submission
  • Detailed move drawings to include all individual furniture items with great attention to detail
• Arrange for drawing review with clients, Project Manager and Facilities Manager documenting and implementing changes as required.
• Work directly with external vendors and consultants on cost proposals and project requirements. 
• Ensuring that all proposals adhere to relevant building code and proper design principles.
• Support to Project Manager during project plan development and project execution, including all project closeout documentation.
• Maintain inventories of furniture and artwork and develop and maintain standards documentation.

What do you bring to the role?

• Diploma or degree in accredited interior design program.
• Member in good standing with ARIDO 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial design and space planning.
• A good understanding of systems furniture and current trends
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD 2019 or higher 
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to tactfully resolve conflict.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and deadline
• A good understanding of and ability to use Microsoft office suite

Salary range: $55,800 - $102,800

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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