DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST

City of Toronto • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$38 - CA$42 • Onsite

About The Position

City Planning is looking for creative individuals to join the Graphics & Visualization unit to create visually appealing materials to communicate Planning Matters with public and internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager of Graphics & Visualization and the District Supervisor, Graphics & Visualization, you will prepare and maintain visual products associated with the planning process and architectural communication including: publications, architectural visualization, thematic mapping and legislative mapping from a variety of source material (client content, site visit, data, text and/or image files) using both analytical and design software for digital or print publication and/or display.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in an applied design, technology or related program, or the approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in an applied design field such as architectural technology, planning technology, visualization, graphic design and/or GIS (cartography/geomatics).
• Experience using software for publishing, visualization and mapping/analysis software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI, SketchUp, AutoDesk).
• Experience producing plans, maps, graphics, 3D models, digital and print publications/displays to illustrate planning, build form, and other urban design concepts.
• Ability to work within tight timelines and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize own work program and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direct supervision in a fast, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Design presentation skills including an awareness of typography, colour and graphic elements that impact readability.
• Ability to read architectural plans and topographic maps.
• Knowledge of the planning process, zoning by-laws and the Official Plan.
• Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the regulations that apply to the job duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains documents, presentations, displays, graphics, 3D models, and maps using analytical and design software for print and digital distribution.
• Prepares, maintains and verifies the Official Plan and Zone By-law mapping.
• Retrieves, manipulates, and translates data from a variety of file formats and sources.
• Liaises with internal and external professional, technical, and legal staff to discuss, obtain, and/or provide graphic material for projects.
• Provides support at community consultation events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree