interior designer

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Asset languages:

Chinese.

Work setting:

Urban area. Various locations. On-site customer service. Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Estimate cost of projects.
• Prepare detailed specifications.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes.
• Supervise staff or team.
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings.
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards.
• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space.
• Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting and other fixtures.
• Develop plans, elevations, cross sections and detailed drawings.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• 3D graphic software.
• AutoCAD.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.

Area of specialization:

Interior design (general). Commercial domain. Restaurant. Project management. Retail business. Construction.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Bonus.

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Does not require Canadian work experience.

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.