Facilities Design Coordinator

Location

Cambridge, ON | Canada

Job description

Waterloo Regional Police Service

With more than 1000 sworn and civilian members, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) requires a Facilities Design Coordinator. The WRPS delivers exceptional police services to more than 575,000 residents. The Waterloo Region is a vital and prosperous community in Southern Ontario that offers the unique combination of a growing urban centre surrounded by four rural communities. You will work in a community proud of its diversity, and within an organization focused on its people.

As the Facilities Design Coordinator

You Will:

• Conduct needs assessments with internal stakeholders to ensure office area layouts, furniture, and desks meet member’s needs.
• Create conceptual designs, sketches, and layouts (by hand and computer aided), and develops reports; outlining design layouts and costing.
• Develop scope of work (e.g., office layouts, furniture designs), evaluates alternative options and costs, performs project design and drafting, and reviews for Building Code issues.
• Assist the Manager in preparing and monitoring project budgets and provide budget updates to the Manager, as required.
• In collaboration with the Manager and Materials Management, develop and coordinate Requests for Proposals (RPF’s), pre-qualification (vender of record), and public bids.
• Review and develop design documents, including but not limited to proposals, product specifications and/or strategic initiatives and presents recommendations to the Manager.
• Stay current with product manufacturer specifications and discontinued products to ensure furniture standards are up-to-date; collates information and proposes alternate solutions to the Manager as required.
• Assist the Manager in developing content and creating presentations to provide members with
• updates and various training sessions, including but not limited to project updates, furniture ergonomic training, and space hoteling. Presents information sessions as required.
• Maintain a product literature library, warranties of furniture pieces and systems, and facilities electronic and hard copy drawings, as-built drawings, and fire plans.
• Work closely with Health and Safety to ensure workplace regulations (e.g., WRPS directives, policies/procedures, and Ministry of Labour regulations) are met.
• Prepare and interpret ergonomic assessments, propose solutions and procures suitable furniture for different member needs.
• Plan and coordinate telecommunications, data cabling, radio systems, appliances, and millwork layouts when designing spaces.
• Review detailed vendor and/or contractor shop drawings for accuracy.
• Liaise with architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants to plan, coordinate, monitor, and implement work, such as construction/renovations and furniture supply/installs.
• Provide technical assistance to members related to furniture and furniture systems.
• Track furniture through asset management; develop and maintain a furniture lifecycle replacement schedule for the Service.
• In partnership with the Regional Facilities Management Division (Regional Facilities), plan and coordinate furniture layouts and furniture install for larger capital projects.
• Report any service issues to the Regional Facilities Client Representative.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position job profile is intended to describe the general level and nature of the position, and is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all tasks assigned in the performance of this position.

You Have:

• Three (3) years of experience with space planning/interior design and commercial systems furniture.
• Successful completion of a three-year diploma in interior design, architectural technology or related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License with no more than six (6) demerit points required to travel within and outside of the Region.

You Are:

• Experienced using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and drawing management software.
• Knowledgeable of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., lighting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning).
• Knowledgeable of construction trades and technology including, but not limited to site grading, drainage, paving, roofing, concrete and masonry, structural steel, and sewage systems.
• Able to participate as a as an effective team member and to support project values compatible with the organization
• Familiar with relevant portions of building codes, Ontario Fire Marshall's Regulations, CSA Standards, TSSA regulations, contract drawings and specifications, and forms of agreement.
• Knowledgeable in areas such as architectural space planning, interior design, commercial systems furniture and modern workplace design.
• Able to meet police security requirements and maintain confidentiality

Why join WRPS?

• Ongoing professional development
• Excellent benefits and pension
• Dynamic, exciting work environment
• Strong, supportive leadership
• Employee fitness and wellness programs
• Salary: $84,441.28 annually

If you’re interested in this position, please apply online by March 24, 2024 at 3pm.

Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at .

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

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$84.44k per year