Design Technologist

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At Loblaw, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers.
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Job Overview:
Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager of Store Planning, the Design Technologist has the responsibility for all initial Fixture Plan proposals and Design Options for all assigned projects, and for taking the Fixture Plan from the beginning of the drawing process to Operational Approval prior to Engineering.
Accountabilities:
• Produce Fixture Plans for New Builds, Renovations, and Rollouts.
• Design Fixture Layouts with minimal/no direction, taking the known requirements to craft a viable layout
• Attend Meetings where drawings are to be reviewed and markup drawings during the meeting.
• Draft agenda and take minutes for Monday Alignment meetings.
• Assign markups to consultants and review consultant’s work prior to publishing drawings.
• Ensure standard design and drawing procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure drawing quality and accuracy.
• Attend Coordination Meetings with Architects.
• Gather and interpret data in various forms from various sources and translate it into a Fixture Layout.
• Work with and understand various business groups to best interpret their needs regarding the layout of the stores.
• Prepare design calculations as assigned by the Sr. Manager.
• Approach the drafting of Fixture Layouts in a detailed and consistent manor to the rest of the team
• Build and handle various project trackers in spreadsheet form
• Handle own work activities effectively to meet required timeframes, assisting other team members when needed.
• Provide advice and insights to Business Directors on space planning and other construction obstacles that may impede the projects.
Role Requirements
• Diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Minimum of one year in a Revit Design position
• At least one year Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD experience
• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Strong problem solving skills required
• Strong analytical and mathematical proficiency required
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Able to take minimal direction and take initiative
• Able to balance multiple projects at once
• People orientated
• Able to perform in a fast paced environment

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.