Furniture Coordinator (Revised)
City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB
•Hybrid
About The Position
The City of Edmonton is seeking a detail-oriented Furniture Coordinator to join their Workspace Planning team within the Infrastructure Planning and Design branch. This role is crucial in supporting the successful delivery of facility furniture projects that enhance city workspaces. The coordinator will collaborate with business areas across the corporation to assess space and furniture needs and work with furniture vendors to plan and deliver workspace planning projects.
Requirements
- A University Degree in Interior Design with a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible project experience OR a Diploma in Interior Design with a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible project experience
- Working knowledge of design standards including building codes, accessibility requirements and universal design principles as they relate to space planning and furniture planning principles
- Experience managing and working directly with external consultants and contractors
- Demonstrated experience understanding spaces including the ability to assess space needs and complete test-fit plans and propose furniture solutions to meet the needs of the business area, aligning with applicable codes and ensuring efficient use of space
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to express complex ideas to a variety of collaborators
- Proven planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on meeting project milestones with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence in developing strong, collaborative relationships with internal business areas and external vendors
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
- Alignment with the goals of the City Plan
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in using AutoCAD for space planning and interior design
- Direct experience in workspace planning
- Working knowledge of commercial furniture
- A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent)
Responsibilities
- Support Program and Project Managers in delivering facility projects on time, within scope, and on budget
- Support workspace planning with planning and coordination of needs assessments and furniture requirements for renewal and growth projects as well as day to day operational requests
- Developing space plans and furniture layouts using furniture planning principles ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and ergonomics
- Assist with the preparation of project documentation, budget estimates, and technical specifications for furniture and materials
- Act as a site liaison between the project team, City business areas, consultants, and contractors to ensure work conforms to drawings and codes
- Maintain project and as built drawing records
- Perform other related duties as required
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Access to benefits information at https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
