Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara College?

Our employees exemplify Langara\'s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title: Facilities and Space Planner

Employee Group: CUPE

Employee Type: Permanent

Start Date: Monday, November 20 2023

End Date (if applicable):

: Under the guidance of senior Facilities personnel or designated Project Manager, the Facilities and Space Planner is responsible for preparing architectural drawings and providing technical design support for renovation and capital projects. This position is also responsible for overseeing assigned renovation projects, assuming project coordination that include planning, cost estimation, scheduling, field inspections, and liaising with trades and vendors. Additionally, this position maintains architectural drawings and project records. Performs other related duties or ad hoc projects, as required.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of a two-year diploma in Architectural and Building Technology or equivalent architectural program.
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or Associate in Program Management (CAPM), an asset.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent work experience as an Architectural Technologist or Facilities and Space Planner, with project field coordination.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Proficiency and considerable experience in the use of AutoCAD (latest version), Revit, and other commonly used design software.
• Practical experience in architectural design and project coordination; design development, construction drawings, and coordinating building projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in scheduling and coordinating the work of various consultants (architects, engineers, etc.) and contractors (electricians, plumbers, etc.) for renovation projects and installations.
• Experience working with end-users in translating program requirements into functional designs within framework of corporate policies and construction regulations.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, health and safety, and work safe regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of ergonomic design an asset.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and file architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conduct thorough visual inspections of building facilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and students to define and clarify user needs.
• Ability to meet and effectively deal with and provide information, assistance and related services to the public, faculty, staff, contractors and students.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to follow established departmental, College, and governmental regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Effective organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Intermediate level computer skills including: keyboarding at 45 wpm, word processing and data entry skills, spreadsheet development, database, and e-mail management.

Hours & Days of Work: 8:30am-4:45pm, Monday through Friday

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Salary Range: $35.26 - $40.57 per hour

Pay Grade: CUPE Paygrade 26

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight): Yes

Closing Date: Wednesday, November 8 2023

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
contact us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please
contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the
CUPE Collective Agreement . Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.


We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.


Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.