Workspace Designer

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join

The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Workspace Designer, you will be part of a dynamic and talented team responsible for developing flexible and functional spaces for the City of Calgary. You will provide integrated facility and interior design project services for a wide variety of furniture reconfigurations and interior renovations.

Primary duties include:

• Provide a full range interior design services for City of Calgary clients including space and asset management, space planning, and design.
• Design, administer, and coordinate interior design projects through the phases of programming, concept/schematic design, detailed design, construction documents, contract administration and occupancy.
• Identify and monitor materials and finishes recommendations, budgets, and project coordination.
• Coordinate furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E).
• Develop, review, and implement corporate design standards and guidelines.
• Maintain project drawings in AutoCAD.

• A completed 2 year diploma in Interior Design and at least 3 years of experience in commercial office interior design; OR
• A degree in Interior Design and at least 1 year experience in commercial office interior design.
• Intermediate proficiency using AutoCAD is required.
• Experience with corporate space management, including acquisition of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), space planning, and moves co-ordination will be considered assets.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated client focus.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and strong organizational skills.
• Success in this role requires strong critical thinking skills with a well-developed problem-solving ability and the ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment.