Universal Design Specialist - Toronto
Universal Design Specialist - Toronto
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POSITION UNIVERSAL DESIGN SPECIALIST
LOCATION TORONTO (Downtown)
Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
We are looking for a Universal Design Specialist who is PASSIONATEaboutaccessibility and universal design for complex projects from start to finish.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in an architectural/interior design office and be an outofthebox thinker with a holistic understanding of the design process and a talent for developing creative solutions that reflect an understanding of universal design. Great career opportunity for a passionate and original mind to take on dynamic and challenging projects and be part of creative design initiatives on varied project typologies both locally and internationally!
All applications need to include a resume as well as a portfolio or sample of work
Role accountabilities:
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (engineering urban design and others) to support the design and construction of design projects
- Assist with the integration of universal design principles into project designs functional layouts diagrams and presentation materials based on complex programming requirements including public and service areas
- Developing construction documents
- Assisting in the construction administration phase: general review site instructions change orders and interpretation of contract specifications
- Assist Senior team members with other tasks including updating logs and checklists etc
- Thrive in a nimble projectdriven environment
Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an architectural/interior design firm working on projects with a focus on accessibility and universal design
- Project experience working with OBC AODA and Municipal Standards
- Persons with disabilities or lived experiences with persons with disabilities will be considered an asset
- Proficiency with Revit and BIM software AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Well organized with the ability to manage time and deadlines in a fastpaced project environment
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.
Together we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
