Senior Accommodation Planner

Description:

Role Responsibilities

Do you enjoy working with people, space planning and project management? If so, here is an exciting and challenging opportunity to combine your design, problem-solving, analytical and consulting skills to help us deliver client-focused services.

As a Senior Accommodation Planner for the Ministry of Children and Family Services, you will consult with internal and external clients and stakeholders on their accommodation issues and needs. You will identify gaps and opportunities while working within limited budgets, to make efficient use of government owned and leased space. Based on research and careful analysis, you will develop and recommend innovative accommodation solutions, and will coordinate their implementation in collaboration with our clients and stakeholders.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:

• Systems Thinking - Relationship-building through negotiation and a win-win approach to foster collaborative and positive working environments.
• Creative Problem Solving – Engages others’ perspectives and resources at hand to address issues.
• Drive for results to achieve organizational goals while striving for excellence.
• Agility in adapting to and supporting change initiatives while demonstrating change management practices.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient time management and task scheduling.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Your strong understanding of the policies, guidelines and procedures that provide the framework for accommodations, along with your effective consultation, team-building and project management skills will be critical for your success in this role.

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Qualifications

A University Degree in Interior Design or Architecture plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.