Design Coordinator, Architectural Technologist, Facilities Management – Temporary Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

This employee will be required to plan and design minor renovations, prepare drawings and specifications, solicit vendor quotations, oversee project execution, and maintain the Hospital site record drawings.

Duties include:

• Researching client requests for service;
• Meeting with clients and user groups to define requirements and assess space functionality; providing options for review by the users including product and colour selections;
• Developing sensible architectural solutions to user requests;
• Transforming these requests into sketches and formal drawings on AutoCAD
• Selecting products in the design process that will meet the needs of the clients and also minimize maintenance and general upkeep from Hospital staff;
• Determining method of implementation;
• Preparing drawings, specifications and contract documentation to facilitate bidding from outside forces; soliciting quotations from local contracting agencies; supervising job showings and mandatory site meetings; coordinating bid opening, assessing bids for completeness and good value for money, and making recommendations for contract award;
• Scheduling implementation for projects so as to minimize disruption to Hospital operations;
• Coordinating all in-house and contractor forces activities;
• Maintaining a strong understanding of infection control standards for the Hospital and enforcing these standards with contractor and in-house forces;
• Reviewing executed works, ensuring that the intent of the design and contract has been met and that user expectations are satisfied;
• Maintaining a strong understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and ensuring compliance on Hospital work sites;
• Assessing office layout and configuration and designing new functional layouts, complete with modular workstation design;
• Scheduling and co-ordinating office moves between users, FMPD, Housekeeping, Information Services and Communications staffs;
• Assisting in maintaining a project file system for all requests;
• Maintaining a close liaison with the Electrical / Mechanical Coordinator for scheduling of in-house support to projects;
• Researching new building products., materials, and accessories for hospital application and seek out local suppliers;
• Working evenings and weekends when renovations are underway;
• Participating in Hospital orientation and other training sessions;
• Updating site record drawings and maintaining the Hospital as built drawings in a satisfactory state;
• Performing other related tasks as identified by the management team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)
• Candidate must have an Architectural Technologist Diploma from an accredited Community College (Essential)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience as an Architectural Technologist (Essential)
• Proficiency in Auto CAD (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (Essential)
• Knowledge of modular workstation design and layout (Preferred)
• Previous Hospital experience (Preferred)
• Bilingualism (Preferred)

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.