Furniture Specialist

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Duties

Furniture Specialist:

This position is required to fulfill the role of Furniture Specialist with the Interior Design Services of Workplace Solutions within the NCA. The Furniture Specialist is mainly responsible for coordinating between the various stakeholders (private and public) in order to procure furniture for the Government of Canada projects. They are also responsible for collecting information required for the preparation of furniture procurement packages and are the key contact for all procurement needs and inquiries. The Furniture specialist provides assistance to the PSPC Workplace Solutions Design Managers and the rest of the PSPC project team for the furniture procurement phase of projects.

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: Furniture Specialist
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 furniture procurement services for office fit up and/or accommodation projects.

4. Experience in providing strategic advice and project delivery strategy recommendations related to Furniture.


*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.

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 current and innovative office furniture trends
K2. Knowledge of Furniture Procurement
K3. Knowledge of Furniture Procurement Strategy

Key Leadership Competencies:

C1. Client Service Level 2
C2. Engagement
C3. Ability to take initiative and be action oriented

Abilities:

A1. Ability communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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.

Degree equivalency

Operational Requirement:

-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.

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.