Designer, CAD (Seasonal/Summer Opportunity)

Loblaw Companies Limited; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and wellness is seeking a talented individual to join their team. This role involves utilizing design software to create innovative store layouts and support merchandising for retail locations. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure projects meet established standards and timelines. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading brand while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop store layouts and interior floor plans.
• Coordinate with design and construction departments to manage projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Revit

Microsoft Office

Architectural design principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education equivalent to a college diploma in Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop; it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Overview

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Store Concepts, the incumbent utilizes AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Revit, and other computer resources to create, develop and prepare floor plans, fixture layouts, and support merchandising aspects for new, existing, and expanding retail stores.

Primary Responsibilities

• Transcribes store layout information to create Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) store layouts and interior floor plans that adhere to established standards.
• Reviews design requirements, offers recommendations, and provides layout designs to support special projects.
• Liaises and coordinates with design and construction and other relevant departments, as required, to manage projects, make alterations as necessary, and achieve timelines as established in the Capital Plan.
• Creates and maintains “As-Builts” for capital plan projects as well as existing stores.

Skills, Experience & Education

Skills

• This position requires a demonstrated level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload, and projects. Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in everyday working relationships.
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Provides routine information to coordinate the assignments and work procedures of others.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with clients and associates including senior management.
• Ability to pay close attention to details. Makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly - keeps accurate records.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions. Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one-on-one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required.
• Computer skills to produce effective drawings, develop conceptual store layouts, and prepare reports and presentations. Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, knowledge of Revit, and other relevant office software.
• Knowledge of architectural design principles and procedures.

Education

Post-secondary education equivalent to a college diploma in Design or equivalent with additional courses in AutoCAD.

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers, and community.

How You’ll Succeed:
At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change, and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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