Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Location: 1 Presidents Choice Circle, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 5S5

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we\xe2\x80\x99re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers.
Loblaw recognizes Canada\'s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation\xe2\x80\x99s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Job Overview:
Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager of Store Planning, the Design Technologist has the responsibility for all initial Fixture Plan proposals and Design Options for all assigned projects, and for taking the Fixture Plan from the beginning of the drawing process to Operational Approval prior to Engineering.
Accountabilities:

• Produce Fixture Plans for New Builds, Renovations, and Rollouts.
• Design Fixture Layouts with minimal/no direction, taking the known requirements to craft a viable layout
• Attend Meetings where drawings are to be reviewed and markup drawings during the meeting.
• Draft agenda and take minutes for Monday Alignment meetings.
• Assign markups to consultants and review consultant\xe2\x80\x99s work prior to publishing drawings.
• Ensure standard design and drawing procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure drawing quality and accuracy.
• Attend Coordination Meetings with Architects.
• Gather and interpret data in various forms from various sources and translate it into a Fixture Layout.
• Work with and understand various business groups to best interpret their needs regarding the layout of the stores.
• Prepare design calculations as assigned by the Sr. Manager.
• Approach the drafting of Fixture Layouts in a detailed and consistent manor to the rest of the team
• Build and handle various project trackers in spreadsheet form
• Handle own work activities effectively to meet required timeframes, assisting other team members when needed.
• Provide advice and insights to Business Directors on space planning and other construction obstacles that may impede the projects.

Role Requirements

• Diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Minimum of one year in a Revit Design position
• At least one year Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD experience
• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong problem solving skills required
• Strong analytical and mathematical proficiency required
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Able to take minimal direction and take initiative
• Able to balance multiple projects at once
• People orientated
• Able to perform in a fast paced environment

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.