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.

Role Location: Waterloo (Hybrid)

Reporting to the Manager, 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.
• 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.
• 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

 

 

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

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 a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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