Universal Design Specialist - Toronto
Arcadis
Date: 1 week ago
City: Hamilton, ON
Contract type: Full time
POSITION - UNIVERSAL DESIGN SPECIALIST
LOCATION - TORONTO (Downtown)
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
We are looking for a Universal Design Specialist who is PASSIONATE about accessibility and universal design for complex projects from start to finish.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in an architectural/interior design office and be an out-of-the-box thinker with a holistic understanding of the design process and a talent for developing creative solutions that reflect an understanding of universal design. Great career opportunity for a passionate and original mind to take on dynamic and challenging projects and be part of creative design initiatives on varied project typologies, both locally and internationally!
All applications need to include a resume as well as a portfolio or sample of work
Role accountabilities:
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $57,786 to $92,457. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
#universaldesign
#accessibility
#AODA
#arcadis
LOCATION - TORONTO (Downtown)
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
We are looking for a Universal Design Specialist who is PASSIONATE about accessibility and universal design for complex projects from start to finish.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in an architectural/interior design office and be an out-of-the-box thinker with a holistic understanding of the design process and a talent for developing creative solutions that reflect an understanding of universal design. Great career opportunity for a passionate and original mind to take on dynamic and challenging projects and be part of creative design initiatives on varied project typologies, both locally and internationally!
All applications need to include a resume as well as a portfolio or sample of work
Role accountabilities:
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team (engineering, urban design, and others) to support the design and construction of design projects
- Assist with the integration of universal design principles into project designs, functional layouts, diagrams, and presentation materials based on complex programming requirements, including public and service areas
- Developing construction documents
- Assisting in the construction administration phase: general review, site instructions, change orders, and interpretation of contract specifications
- Assist Senior team members with other tasks, including updating logs and checklists, etc
- Thrive in a nimble project-driven environment
- Minimum Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an architectural/interior design firm working on projects with a focus on accessibility and universal design
- Project experience working with OBC, AODA, and Municipal Standards
- Persons with disabilities or lived experiences with persons with disabilities will be considered an asset
- Proficiency with Revit and BIM software, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- Well organized with the ability to manage time and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $57,786 to $92,457. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.
#universaldesign
#accessibility
#AODA
#arcadis
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