Job Description

Date Posted: 03/25/2025
Req ID: 42258
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Office of Infrastructure Planning
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00041866
Description:
About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Your opportunity:
Under the direction of the Manager, Interior Design , the Senior Interior Designer is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of capital project planning required to support Divisional research, teaching and administrative space infrastructure meets the requirements of the academic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Science. Infrastructure includes all space and facilities within the Division. The incumbent takes the lead in planning, organizing and overseeing projects that are identified as Divisional priorities and is expected to plan and implement capital/renovation projects which run from design of interior layouts to building systems.
The Senior Interior Designer is a senior member of the Office of Infrastructure Planning team and in conjunction with the Manager, Interior Design will participate in setting the annual priorities for space planning to support the Division. As a senior team member, the Senior Interior Designer will participate in team problem-solving, communicating information related to best practices, seeking out advice from other team members, conveying relevant informationto the team, and participating in team discussions. They will be responsible for large and complex projects, including the development of planning reports, resource management and the overall schedule.
The Senior Interior Designer will be a dynamic part of the Infrastructure Planning team, delivering a variety of projects including large, complex multi-floor renovations. The successful candidate will represent the Faculty of Arts & Science in a variety of roles, acting as an internal consultant, advising on design and implementation, and/ or representing the Faculty/ Department/ Institute/ Centre's values/ design intent when overseeing large scale projects. Projects could involve a variety of spaces including, but not limited to, student and faculty lounges/common areas, classrooms/ teaching spaces, administrative suites with reception functions, workspaces, meeting rooms, specialized dry labs etc. Given the complexity and scope of this role, the Senior Interior Designer will need to be highly organized, adaptable, and skilled in managing a range of design challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Consulting with clients regarding the development of project scope and resources
• Developing Project Planning Reports, scope, resources and schedule for project(s)
• Overseeing project design progress and ensuring appropriate parties review and approve
• Creating detailed space utilization analysis and assessments foruse in client proposals
• Conducting site visits to inspect work and ensure adherence to timelines
• Ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code and various standards & regulations that would affect the certification or status of the University or a facility
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
• Assessing cost overruns, including cost implications of design errors and omissions; user requests; UofT requirements/ guidelines etc. and recommending how to address concerns

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in Architecture or Interior Design or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education. Bachelor in Architecture or Interior Design is strongly preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of recent and relevant experience in the commercial/ institutional sector taking the lead in designing, and managing renovation and construction projects, budget management, timeline forecasts and programming, as well as hands-on experience in preparing CAD drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of space analysis, functional planning, building systems, human-centred design including accessibility and well-being
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and resolving infrastructure requirements as related to human comfort and well-being.
• Must have experience coordinating and liaising with outside consultants.
• Knowledge of delivery of complex services in an academic environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse community
• Experience planning interior layouts including specialized equipment, AV and furniture for capital projects
• Experience with furniture quantity orders, costs, tenders and contract management.
• Experience with acting as a resource to a team and clients on design and technical issues.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills for space planning and construction documents.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, multi-task, and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated strong client service orientation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Assets (Nonessential):

• ARIDO member with NCIDQ certification (or equivalent) or on track

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Diplomatic
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .
Closing Date: 04/03/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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