Junior Accessibility Specialist

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada Quadrangle Full time

Founded in 1986, BDP Quadrangle is one of Canada’s leading architecture, design and urbanism practices. We design for the full spectrum of the built environment including mixed-use, residential, workplace, retail, transit, media, education and health.

We’re incredibly proud of the work we do, which is reflected in our diverse project portfolio. We’ve been dedicated to building a reputation that allows us to work with the best clients in the industry, from innovative entrepreneurs to major players across industries.

In 2020, our 220+ person, Toronto-based studio became the North American headquarters of BDP, a major global interdisciplinary design practice with locations across four continents. Together, we are inspired to create places that foster wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable futures at home and around the world.

BDP Quadrangle is seeking a Junior Accessibility Specialist. Junior team members of the Studio act in a way to promote the success of the firm by assisting with inclusive design strategies and practices across multiple projects and various public forums.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Awareness and ongoing interest in the accessibility and disability community to implement better design practices from community engagement programs;
- Uses accessible document and communication standards to support useable documents;
- Able to manage individual time and deadlines;
- Basic understanding and assists with coordination;
- Uses Human Space communication standards to ensure accurate and professional communications;
- Awareness of project fees and budget;
- Maintain high level production of work, seeking assistance when required;
- Proven ability to gather large volume of data, analyze, interpret and make recommendations; Work collaboratively as a team member.
- **Key Competencies, skills and professional requirements**:

- Must have a college diploma or bachelor’s degree in disability studies, architecture, interior design, or equivalent;
- Understanding of accessibility legislation for the built environment and better practices;
- Approximately up to two years of experience in accessibility consulting;
- Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), InDesign, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and/or Revit;
- Previous experience creating and maintaining accessible documents;
- Excellent and effective communication skills with team members to ensure accuracy;
- Critical thinking, problem solving skills, and seeking assistance when required;
- Able to work collaboratively as a team member;
- Ability to travel across Canada;
- Ability to drive and holder of a valid Class G Driver’s License; and
- Good understanding of design implications for accessibility and usability;
- Good organizational skills of individual work through information management and communication of tasks, schedules and documentation.

**Benefits and Perks**:
Joining our firm means you have access to our great benefits and perks including but not limited to:

- Several internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Competitive medial and dental benefits;
- Reimbursement for professional memberships;
- Paid Holiday studio closure;
- We offer a welcoming, team
- oriented studio culture that we are proud of;
- Extracurricular social events (sprots teams, summer BBQ, Holiday party and much more).

We’re always looking to grow our studio alongside people who share our passion for innovation and design and who want be part of a culture that fosters wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable futures. We’re proud to be able to offer outstanding career opportunities, along with a mentorship program to develop your professional skills and to grow within the firm.

BDP Quadrangle is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices by accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.

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