Accommodation and Tenant Services Officer

Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada seeks an Accommodation and Tenant Services Officer (Interior Designer) in Ottawa. You will provide interior design services and guidance for office spaces, moves, and space planning for Senators and staff.

You will coordinate design projects, assist with tendering, and develop furniture and finish specifications, ensuring delivery on schedule and in line with Senate Standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in an Interior Design program or Interior Decorator, or an acceptable education/experience mix.
• Three years of experience in applying project management to meet client and corporate requirements.
• Knowledge of interior design principles, space management, planning, and tendering processes.
• Experience with space planning, design development, and post-occupancy management.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost benefits, and tracking project expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Provide interior design services and advice to Senators and Staff on office accommodation and space planning.
• Coordinate interior design projects for new, renovated, and occupied space, including moves and furniture finishes.
• Support tendering processes and develop specifications for furniture and finishes; ensure timely project delivery.
• Coordinate work across Senate Administration services under Tenant Services Coordinators.
• Ensure alignment with Senate Standards and client requirements.

Skills

Project management

Interior design knowledge

Space planning

Client coordination

Budgeting/cost control

Negotiation techniques

Communication

Education

Interior design program

Interior Decorator training

Job description

Human Resources Directorate

Direction des Ressources Humaines

Accommodation and Tenant Services Officer

Selection Process Number: 13286375

Directorate: Property and Services

Classification: SEN 7: $78,009 - $98,705

Job Type: Determinate Appointment (Term, 6 months +)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026

About The Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

Reporting to a Tenant Services Coordinator, the Accommodation & Tenant Services Officer (Interior Designer) is accountable for providing interior design services and advice to Senators and Senate Administration staff on office accommodation (including office moves) and space planning projects, including the planning, management and implementation of interior design projects for new, renovated, and occupied space. The Interior Designer is also accountable to support tendering processes (e.g., signage) and develop specifications for furniture and finishes (e.g., draperies).The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the coordination of work from other Senate Administration services areas, under the leadership of Tenant Services Coordinators, to ensure that the different aspects of project delivery are met on schedule and in accordance with the requirements of clients and Senate Standards.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) determinate full-time position of eighteen (18) months in the Property and Services Directorate.

Internal candidates will be given priority.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• Post-secondary education in an Interior Design program or Interior Decorator OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience;
• Three (3) years of experience in the application of the principles, methods and practices of project management to gather and meet client and corporate requirements;
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of interior design, interior space management and optimization;
• Knowledge of concepts and methods related to space planning, layout, and design development, ergonomic and environmental considerations, project documents, specifications for furniture, finishes, and furnishings, tendering process, project management, interior installations, and post occupancy management;
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques to obtain consensus among the diverse project participants, with various clients, suppliers and service providers;
• Knowledge of financial techniques and practices to develop and present project budgets, cost benefits, and alternatives, and to track and control project expenditures

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension: B

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: B

French Reading Comprehension: B

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: B

Competencies

• Integrity
• Respect
• Service
• Action Management
• Adaptability
• Judgement
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Communication
• Dependability

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.