About YouYou are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal.
You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career. If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!About UsAvison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization. Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives - and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people.
Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness - economic, mental and physical - because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.
Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too! Avison Young has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 13th year in a row, with a Platinum Club designation!As a Designer, you will continue to be nimble, flexible, and responsible for “wearing many design hats” as the team continues to grow rapidly. Working in a collaborative team structure you will be involved in every aspect of the design process, from schematic design to contract admin, focused on successful delivery of Workplace Consulting projects alongside the Senior Manager and Director.
Other responsibilities include Work independently and collaboratively on projects to manage required aspects of a project from the initial workplace strategy to the project closeout, and all elements in between as requiredSupport senior team members, while working independently or as part of group projectsThis role is directly part of the Ontario/Canadian teamWorkplace DesignTwo (2) key parts to the role are listed below.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting senior team members withWorkplace Intelligence/StrategyCurrent state auditDiscovery activitiesClient engagementsHybrid Scenario Modelling/ProfilingTest FitsProgramme DevelopmentWorkplace Settings / Kit of Parts3D modelling / flythroughs (an asset)Workplace Design ServicesInterior design services reviewed by project/ clientSchematic DesignDesign Development Construction DocumentsContract AdminProject Closeout Key Responsibilities (if required as part of scope of services and role performed) Collaborate and support other team members Collaborate with and maintain professional relationships with clients through regular communicationSeek out innovation and best practice across all areas of the role - bring new ideas and thinking to client work and to internal processes and operations as appropriate.
AbilitiesProven ability to work on multiple projects at various stages at any one timeAssists in site surveying & documentation of client spaceUnderstands the requirements of the plans, life safety issues, building codes and other technical aspectsAssist in development of space planning that reflects client program profile and requirementsResearch and preparation of finishes concepts that reflect the functional, aesthetic & budget requirements of the projectKnowledgeable in drawing details, finishes, specifications and contract administrationHelp prepare documentation for the selection, specification, procurement and installation of furnishings and equipmentAble to support or step into larger projectsAble, on occasion, to attend afterhours or weekend project activities or travel within or outside of OntarioSkillsSpace Planning - Proficient with AutoCAD and/or REVITProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Power Point, Word, Excel and ProjectAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite skillsComfortable with cloud-based software and online file sharingExceptionally well organized, with time and filesSelf-motivated and self-organizedAttentive, responsive, proactive, and action orientedHigh functioning in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize competing prioritiesEffective listener and communicatorComfortable with both collaborative and solitary workExperience6-10 years of experience Ability to grow into an Intermediate Design role, with future aspirations of a Senior Designer roleExperience being part of a team that is highly transactional and mobileOne of the following types of experience would be valuable 3D modelling & renderingEducationUndergraduate Business, Architecture, or Engineering degree, relevant college diploma, or other similar training/courseProfessional Development Professional development and continuing education are encouraged so you may continue to progress in your role and the team may continue to innovate and offer best in class service and expertiseOther RequirementsValid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a personal automobileOn-SiteAvison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world.
We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law. Avison Young welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the recruitment process.
For those requiring assistance, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Avison Young is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Apply with us TODAY!
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