Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Estimate cost of projects
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Prepare detailed specifications
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Work in a multidisciplinary environment
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Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
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Supervise staff or team
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Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
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Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
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Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space
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Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures
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Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Adobe Photoshop
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AutoCAD
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Autodesk REVIT
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MS Excel
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Word
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SketchUp
Area of specialization
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Interior design (general)
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Architectural design
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Kitchen
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Furniture design
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Project management
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Residential
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Retail business
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Industrial design
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Kitchen cabinets and vanities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Work under pressure
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.