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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.

 

At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

 

Looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in a Designer capacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within our Precinct Properties Branch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to the Director, Precinct Properties you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group of Designers, Consultants, and Facility Maintenance professionals.

 

This is an existing vacancy and is a temporary full-time contract for 12 months.

 

This position is 100% on-site.

 

What You’ll Do

You’ll act with integrity to:

  • Assist in thecoordination and implementationof afacility management program for the Legislative Building, Legislative Staff, and end users.
  • Assist in the development and justification of new base building facility standards.

You’ll support our collaboration as you:

  • Ensure quality of work from external consultants by reviewing designs to ensure Legislative Assembly of Ontario (LAO) standards are met.
  • Collaborates with the Senior Designer in the implementation of interior building standards.
  • Maintain and update on a regular basis the electronic database for the chamber seating plan, space management program, and interior finishes inventories.
  • Works with end users and/or independent consultants in the analysis, site measurement, development of space plans, finish selection, working drawings, furniture plans and move plans.
  • Maintain Legislative Assembly master drawings and provides updated drawings for key clients as necessary.
  • Prepares scaled drawings for design and tender packages using AutoCAD, showing partitions, furniture and related computer equipment, electrical, telephone, and signal equipment, cabling, and interior finishes.


     

How You Qualify

You demonstrate excellence through your:

  • Requires a diploma or university degree in interior design or equivalent and a minimum of three years of related work experience preferably in a heritage building.
  • Must possess the ability toprepareandreadarchitecturaldrawings,shopdrawings, anddiagrams.
  • Knowledgeofbuildinganddesignprinciples isrequired.
  • Must possessstrongdocumentationandreportingskills.
  • Proven project managementskills with theabilityto manage small to medium-sized projectsfrom thedesign concept stage through to client occupancy.
  • Regular and consistent use of AUTOCAD (latest version).
  • Problem-solving/analyticalskillsandthecapacitytoprovideadviceregardingspace.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Experience with relevant computer software applications.
  • Experience with Sketchup, Plotter, and graphic design is an asset.
  • Ability to lift to 20 lbs.
  • Registered/Provisional member of ARIDO or current member in good standing with an equivalent professional organization is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge in developing and maintaining base building standards, records and information management for a facility is an asset.

Compensation:$66,943.00 - $92,642.00

Here’s what awaits you:

  • A dynamic, unique work environment
  • A team of dedicated professionals
  • Access to an employee and family assistance program

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark, seize the opportunity by visiting us at www.ola.org and selecting “Careers” at the bottom of the page for more details.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here!

 

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hr@ola.org.

 

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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Last Updated Date: 2026/Apr/24

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