Workplace/Space Planning Specialist

7 days ago

Courtice, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full time

OPG is a Top 100 GTA and Top Diversity Employer 2023

Status: Contract (12-months)

Working Conditions: On-Site

Education Level: 3-year Degree/Diploma in Interior Design, Architectural Technology, or equivalent

Base Location: Oshawa, ON

Temporary Work Location: Courtice, ON

Number of Position(s): 3

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes- 25%

Deadline to Apply: July 9, 2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation. This position will be temporarily based in Courtice, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Workplace/Space Planning Specialist.

Reporting to the Workplace Planning Manager, the Workplace/Space Planning Specialist will be responsible for providing space planning and design service pertaining to the workplace and surrounding office/facility environment. Plans and organizes all office accommodation or other space design work including required furniture and/or furnishings, and interior design options in accordance with corporate standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide an effective planning and design service for the workplace and the surrounding office environment in relation to space for office accommodation and other facilities to meet customer and business needs. Plan and organize all office accommodation or other space design work including required furniture and/or furnishings, and interior design options to ensure that they are assigned in accordance with existing space standards, policies, and procedures. Establish processes that meet specified objectives, and convey these to both Supervisor and client including tentative completion schedules. Operate computerized, automated drafting systems, tools and computers necessary to perform the work. Review work in progress and provide guidance to achieve consistency with approved policies, standards, and procedures and compliance with any governmental safety codes, regulations and by-laws. Develop and prepare any required detailed cost estimates, technical specifications and/or drawings. Maintain all related project data for planning, statistical and historical purposes by ensuring that a detailed log recording significant details for each project, and all pertinent data including drawings, from start to completion. Participate in the development of standards, procedures and policies as they relate to the allocation and design of space, furnishings, etc. within the Company. Ensure that furniture and furnishings are processed in accordance with established procedures and response guidelines. Follow up as necessary to ensure timely delivery, and that every attempt is made where practical and economical to utilize items currently on hand, and/or the promotion of standard material usage. Identify faults or deficiencies in office furniture and furnishings and make necessary arrangements to repair or replace. Follow up to ensure that problem is corrected. Refer major items to Supervisor for decision. Maintain awareness of new concepts/products in office and facility space design, office furnishings, colour schemes and their applicability to Ontario Power Generation's (OPG's) needs. Participate in the preparation of annual work program budgets, furniture and furnishings forecast, and in other planning reports. Accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/ operating solutions to problems.

EDUCATION

3-year Degree/Diploma from an accredited University/College in Interior Design or Architectural Technology or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated understanding and experience with AutoCad AutoCad certification is an asset 2+ years’ experience in commercial space planning is an asset 2+ years’ experience working with commercial space allocation software is an asset Valid G Drivers’ License required Proficient in MS Office - PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word Comfortable working with computerized, automated drafting systems, and tools Experienced in developing/preparing detailed cost estimates, technical specifications and/or drawings Experience in budget and forecast planning is an asset Able to utilize/find information in the Ontario Building Code Strong communication skills Comfortable working in an agile environment on tight deadlines

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:

Safety – it’s our business
Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide Long-term career growth and development opportunities Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority. A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day. Opportunities to stretch and develop. Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate. Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses. We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 9, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

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