Interior Designer, CENTRUS

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, ­we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

CENTRUS

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project is a complex long-term heritage renovation, rehabilitation, and rejuvenation project of national interest within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project is serviced by CENTRUS, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team with members from A49 and other joint venture organizations. Working from Canada’s national capital, the team is focused on the extensive renovation, repair, upgrade, and replacement of various crucial components of the building. In joining this office, A49 team members have the opportunity to influence the way our nation’s Parliament works for the next 100 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual designs to communicate with clients and stakeholders in collaboration with team and Project Manager.
• Support the research, sourcing and specifying of finishes, furniture systems, fixtures as required.
• Prepare deliverables in REVIT required at various project stages including functional programming, schematic design, working drawings, and contract administration.
• Contribute to site audits or surveys to document existing conditions.
• Support and assist as necessary with contract administration during construction.

Qualifications

• Intern or Registered Interior Designer in Ontario (ARIDO), or eligible to be registered in Ontario
• College diploma or university degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited program
• Min of 2 + years of work experience in Interior Design
• Experience with BIM principles & workflows, REVIT software, Microsoft 365 environment and Bluebeam is required
• Experience with Interior Design drawing package coordination and production would be considered an asset
• Experience in functional programming and selecting materials and furnishings would be considered an asset
• Ability to obtain Reliability/Secret level security clearance
• Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset