Design Manager

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Duties

Interior Designer/Design Manager:

This position is required to fulfill the role of Design Manager (DM) with the Interior Design unit of Workplace Solutions within the NCA. The DM is mainly responsible for quality assurance and oversight on fit-up and accommodation projects. The DM provides technical expertise in interior design as well as interior design services.

Work environment

Workplace Solutions (PSPC, RPS) is a dynamic team focused on innovative workplace solutions for the Government of Canada. Our Interior Design and Furniture teams are seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions: Interior Designer/ Design Manager.

Our mission is to create, promote and develop the office space of the future that embraces innovation, transformation and continuous renewal. We are focused on going beyond Workplace 2.0 and introducing the Activity Based Workplace which promotes flexibility, agility and well-being in an effort to strive towards the Blueprint 2020 vision for the Government of Canada. We provide professional interior design and furniture services, including concept development, design advisory and quality assurance to all government departments.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

Graduation with a university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Interior Design or Graduation with diploma in Interior Design or Architectural technology from a recognized college, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Definition of "an acceptable combination of education and experience»: A candidate who does not meet the minimum of education required must have at least 5 years of experience in providing professional interior design services and education related to interior design.

Degree equivalency

Experiences:

1. Significant and recent experience* in working with a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of office accommodation projects.

2. Experience in front-end project planning, including activities and projects stages such as needs analysis and functional programming.

3. Significant and recent experience* in providing professional interior design services for office fit up and/or accommodation projects.

4. Experience in providing strategic advice and project delivery strategy recommendations for interior design projects.

5. Experience using AutoCAD** software to produce drawings related to interior design such as construction drawings, schematics, plans and details drawings.

*Significant experience is defined as performing the identified duties over a period of approximately 5 years. Recent experience is defined as having approximately five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years.

**AutoCAD experience is defined as having at least 3 years of experience within the last 10 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Official Language Proficiency:

Various language requirements: English Essential; Bilingual Imperative – Level: BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. Knowledge of GC Workplace Design Guide and Standards and other codes in force
K2. Knowledge of Office fit-up project process

Key Leadership Competencies:

C1. Uphold integrity and respect
C2. Strategic Thinking
C3. Engagement
C4. Client Service Level 2

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Occupational Certifications:

-Registered Member of a recognized Interior Design Association in Canada.

-Intern member of a recognized Interior Design Association in Canada.

-Project management professional designation (PMP) or other project management designation.

-LEED AP-(accredited professional) or other sustainable professional accreditation stating designation(i.e. LEED BD&C, etc) and date of receipt.

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to travel and work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites, including wearing protective equipment.

-Possession of a valid Driver's License OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.