Interior Design & Space Planning Specialist

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

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.