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Facilities Design Coordinator (Contract)

Ontario, Canada
CA$112,151/annual
Mid Level
CONTRACTOR

Top Benefits

Competitive Salary
OMERS Pension Plan
Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits

About the role

What We Offer We value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. Our offerings include: • Competitive Salary - Your expertise is valued. We offer a strong, competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience. • OMERS Pension Plan - Secure your future with our employer-supported pension plan. • Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits - Extensive coverage for you and your family. • Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. • Professional Development & Growth - Access opportunities for training, professional development, and specialized career pathways to help you excel. • Dedicated Wellness Programs - Your mental and physical health are essential. Benefit from wellness resources, mental health supports, and programs designed to help you thrive.

Branch and Unit Administrative Support / Business Services / Facilities Management

Employment Type This is a temporary "A" position to cover the temporary absence of a full-time member. (Article 39.01)

Vacancies Vacancies: 1 Tentative start date: August 2026

Civilian Posting Reporting to the Supervisor - Project Planning, this position is responsible for the coordination of small to medium sized facilities projects from planning to completion including creating design specifications, obtaining quotations and approvals, preparing purchase recommendations, coordinating with other units/external parties while ensuring compliance with the appropriate Codes and Acts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead of small to medium sized projects including investigative work, developing and analyzing building renovations, produce computer generated drawings for planned changes as well as scheduling internal and external support for contractors and specialty trades. Oversee and inspect work for completion and, if required, corrective action • Support large scale/capital projects including summarization of spatial requirements for drawings, building design, furniture, fixture & equipment (FF&E) requirements for development of specifications for tenders/Request for Proposal (RFP) • Acts as an on-site representative to schedule external/internal support, review construction & leasehold improvements and installation of FF&E to ensure work and material is as specified • Reviews requirements for office furniture systems (reorganizations, additions, etc.) including floor plan design options, furniture vendors, pricing, purchase orders and installation scheduling • Ensures compliance with Ontario Building Code (OBC), Fire Safety Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Attends annual update seminars and courses related to codes and regulations • Produce fire plans for each DRPS owned building and obtain fire safety plans from owners of leased spaces, complete annual plan reviews/revisions and assist in the coordination of fire drills with unit leaders • Assist in the investigation of non-standard or special health & safety issues - schedules consultants/contractors and reports findings with recommendations • Prepares, updates and/or maintains AutoCAD drawings (soft and hard copies) for floor plans, building renovations and property maintenance • Gathers information from industry partners for the preparation and/or development of policy, procedure and practices (PPP) • Researches and assist in the development of standards including spatial standards and purchasing facility related components (flooring, lighting, plumbing, etc.) • Other duties, projects, as assigned (individual or group responsibilities)

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • Diploma of Interior Design from a Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDAR) recognized program plus 4 years project leadership experience including working with mechanical, electrical and computer-generated drawings (AutoCAD) and furniture specifications and drawings OR Bachelor of Interior Design degree from a Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) recognized program plus 2 years' experience including working with mechanical, electrical and computer generated drawings (AutoCAD) and furniture specifications and drawings. • Must be eligible to be a member of ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) • Project coordination experience including setting timelines and assigning tasks as well as providing guidance to external contractors/trades • Experience working with Ontario Building Code (OBC), Fire Safety Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. • Ability to coordinate and secure cooperation with multiple persons/groups in challenging situations • Proven ability to communicate and interact diplomatically, tactfully and confidentially with individuals at all levels of the organization as well as with external vendors, suppliers, contractors and trades • Ability to relay explanations of specialized matters (terminology or expressions) in non-technical terms and resolve simple complaints and/or conflicts • Excellent time management, prioritization, multi-tasking and organizational skills • Proven ability to assess and plot a course of action to solve problems • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information and items

Hours Monday to Friday / Day Shift (may occasionally require flexibility in hours or overtime)

Salary Level This is a Level 9 position $112,151 (2025-2029 Collective Agreement)

Selection As part of the selection for this position, qualifications and skills listed in the posting will be assessed to measure the suitability of all applicants. Assessments may include, but not be limited to: resume review, skills assessment (s), interview(s), medical assessment, psychological assessment, functional abilities testing and/or background investigation.

Note: If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources contact on the posting. Appropriate assistance will be provided pursuant to the Service's Accessibility directive.

How to Apply For direct consideration, applicants must apply online by uploading a cover letter, resume, and certificate proving required education/training. Scan all required documents as one (1) pdf.file and upload when resume is requested.

Human Resources is unable to accept e-mail, FAX, or in-person applications. Durham Regional Police is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

Contact Applications for the above position will be accepted until 1600 hours on the closing date of this posting. Questions may be directed to Ema Williams at 7182@drps.ca

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