Job Description

SENIOR DESIGNER

TORONTO, ONTARIO

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Design spaces that help healthcare professionals do their best work.

Bring together technical design, creativity and client collaboration as a Senior Designer with Henry Schein Canada. You’ll help transform medical and dental practice environments into functional, efficient spaces designed around the needs of healthcare professionals, their teams and their patients.

From new practices to renovations, relocations and expansions, you’ll manage complex design projects from concept through final design, working directly with clients, sales professionals and contractors to turn ideas into thoughtful, technically sound environments.

Henry Schein Global Is A Health Solutions Company Powered by A Network of People and Technology

Our 900+ Team Schein Members in Canada work together to support dental and medical practitioners, practices and businesses providing supplies, equipment, service, and digital technology driven through an all-encompassing business solutions approach which brings our Corporate Mission to life:

“To help our customers be more successful, so they can focus on delivering the best quality care.”

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You are responsible for creating dental office plans to maximize the operational efficiencies and patient comfort within a space while adhering to tight project timelines while ensuring adherence to Codes and design principles.
• Working collaboratively with our Sales team and under the direction of our Architect, you will create schematic space plans, technical construction drawings, and Permit/Approval drawings as required, using our customized AutoCAD Architecture software. These drawings include equipment, partition, and x-ray plans, in conjunction with electrical/plumbing detail drawings, to assist with the design, remodel, relocation and/or expansion of our clients’ dental offices.
• You understand building techniques and how things go together. You are comfortable with the Building Code, know how to apply it, and can navigate it with ease.
• You will be required to have a thorough understanding of the HARP Act and the Ministry of Health (MOH) radiation permit requirements, as you will be required to work simultaneously on multiple permit applications by drawing detailed floor plans and completing MOH forms with a high level of accuracy.
• You are team oriented, have strong attention to detail, multi-task easily, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills to support your collaboration with our Sales team in the planning and execution of projects. You will be expected to track, monitor, and prioritize projects with minimal supervision. You have the ability to work under pressure due to deadlines, workload and interruptions while responding to changing priorities and questions.
• Experience with construction and site review is required as you will be required to visit project sites for measuring and site documentation and thus, access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence is required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• You have a post-secondary education in Design, Architecture, or a related discipline, complemented by three to five years’ experience in a healthcare-related field.
• You combine strong technical design expertise with the ability to understand a client’s needs, manage details and collaborate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.
• 3–5 years of experience in design, architectural design, space planning or a related field, combined with post-secondary education in Design, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Architecture; knowledge of other 3D design applications is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, including barrier-free design requirements.
• Experience developing detailed technical drawings and coordinating complex design projects; dental office design experience is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with clients, sales professionals, contractors and colleagues.
• OAA licensure would be a strong asset

Your favourite words are: Senior Designer, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Space Planning, Healthcare Design, Dental Office Design, Medical Office Design, Technical Drawings, Construction Drawings, Floor Plans, Office Design, Commercial Design, Ontario Building Code, Barrier-Free Design, Project Coordination, Design Development

WHY US

You will enjoy a compensation package including salary, health benefit plans and pension. We will also provide you with the opportunity to engage and participate in a variety of team perks, corporate and wellness initiatives. We are a company focused on individual talent development and success, in addition to your well-being.

This is a hybrid position based from our Toronto Branch Office, offering flexibility to work from home or from the branch. Occasional travel to project sites is required.

Compensation: The posted range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 which is the expected salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, skills, certifications, location/labour market, internal equity, etc

This posting is for an existing, available vacancy.

WHAT DOES INCLUSION MEAN AT HENRY SCHEIN

INCLUSION at Henry Schein means valuing you for who you are. It is paramount to unleashing the power of diversity. Inclusion ensures you feel a sense of belonging, empowers you to share insights and ideas, and fosters collaboration with your colleagues. Together, we contribute to Henry Schein's success.

At Henry Schein, we believe that an integrated approach to inclusion ensures success by cultivating our Culture, recruiting, and retaining diverse talent, supporting our marketplace, and continuing our commitment to Society.

Are you ready to join our collaborative, customer-centric environment? We’d love to meet you! #JoinOurTeam #iamteamschein #HenryScheinCareers

Henry Schein Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

Henry Schein Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.