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Banquet Cook | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows
Oak View Group
Calgary, AB
$15 to $20 CAD / hour
Part-time
The Banquet Cook is an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for preparing and cooking menu items efficiently and to the highest quality standards. They ensure food is plated…
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$60,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
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Wingstop Canada
Calgary, AB
Part-time
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Total Rewards Analyst
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Vancouver, BC
$60,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Sous Chef | Part-Time | Enercare Centre
Oak View Group
Toronto, ON
$29 to $33 CAD / hour
Part-time
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The Quarterdeck Resort
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Project Manager, Construction
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Vancouver, BC
$85,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
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Chef de Partie (Full-Time)
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Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows
Oak View Group
Calgary, AB
$19 to $24 CAD / hour
Part-time
Supervise kitchen team members, including cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.
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Synectics Inc.

Senior Interior Designer

Oakville, ON, Canada

Pay: $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 17, 2026

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Responsibilities

The Senior Interior Designer will lead commercial projects from initial client brief through construction, managing design deliverables and project teams. They are responsible for developing creative concepts, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and ensuring high-quality project execution.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience in commercial interior design and a relevant degree or diploma. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is required, along with strong leadership and technical problem-solving skills.

Experience

10+ years

Education

bachelor degree

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Commercial interior design
Project leadership
Space planning
FF&E
Construction documentation
Client management
Revit
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite
SketchUp
Mentorship
Consultant coordination
Building code compliance
Technical detailing
Millwork design
Lighting design

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Keywords

Commercial Interior Design
Hospitality
Retail
Space Planning
FF&E
Millwork
Lighting Design
Revit
AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite
SketchUp
Enscape
Lumion
NCIDQ
BCIN
Ontario Building Code
Project Management
Construction Coordination
Client Relations
Mentorship
Design Leadership
Technical Documentation
Experiential Spaces
Branding
Permitting
Procurement
Construction Administration
Consultant Coordination
Shop Drawings
Visualization

Original job description

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10+ years in commercial interior design

Work Location: In Person

About The Role

A growing multidisciplinary design studio specializing in commercial interiors, hospitality, restaurants, retail, and experiential spaces is seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join its team.

The studio works across the full project lifecycle, from concept development and branding through detailed design, permitting, procurement, and construction coordination.

The successful candidate will take ownership of commercial interior design projects, lead design teams, build strong client relationships, and help deliver high-quality projects from concept through completion.

THE ROLE

The Senior Interior Designer will lead commercial interior design projects from the initial client brief through construction and project completion.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced designer who is comfortable developing creative concepts, reviewing technical drawings, presenting to clients, coordinating consultants, attending construction sites, and mentoring junior and intermediate designers.

The ideal candidate is a design thinker, technical problem-solver, project leader, and team mentor who can work independently while collaborating closely with principals, designers, consultants, contractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

Lead interior design projects from initial client brief through construction.

Develop overall design concepts and project direction.

Create functional, compelling, and commercially viable design solutions.

Develop space planning, material palettes, FF&E, lighting concepts, millwork, and interior details.

Prepare and lead client presentations.

Translate client requirements into clear design concepts and deliverables.

Maintain design consistency and quality throughout all project phases.

Balance creativity with budget, schedule, functionality, and constructability.

Project Leadership

Take ownership of assigned projects and manage design deliverables from concept through completion.

Establish project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Coordinate with principals, project designers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Identify potential project issues and proactively develop solutions.

Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to established quality standards.

Maintain organized project documentation and communication.

Technical Design & Documentation

Lead and oversee detailed construction drawing packages.

Review And Coordinate

Floor plans

Reflected ceiling plans

Interior elevations

Millwork drawings

Finish plans

Finish schedules

Interior details

Furniture layouts

Lighting coordination

Signage coordination

Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and constructability.

Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, kitchen, lighting, signage, and other consultants.

Review shop drawings and material submissions.

Provide technical direction to junior and intermediate designers.

Ensure design intent is maintained throughout documentation and construction.

Client Management

Lead client meetings and design presentations.

Develop strong and professional client relationships.

Understand client goals, expectations, budgets, and timelines.

Communicate design decisions and project requirements clearly.

Manage design feedback and incorporate revisions effectively.

Represent the studio professionally throughout the project lifecycle.

Help identify opportunities for repeat business and long-term client relationships.

Consultant & Contractor Coordination

Coordinate with consultants and external project stakeholders.

Participate in consultant coordination meetings.

Review consultant drawings and identify potential design conflicts.

Coordinate with contractors during construction.

Respond to design-related RFIs and clarification requests.

Participate in site meetings and site visits.

Review site conditions and assist in resolving design and construction issues.

Conduct design reviews to ensure projects are executed according to approved design intent.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead and mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Delegate project tasks based on project requirements and team capabilities.

Review drawings, presentations, concepts, and technical deliverables.

Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance.

Support the professional development of team members.

Help establish and maintain design standards and workflows.

Contribute to internal training, Lunch & Learns, Revit training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Materials & Procurement

Research and specify materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and architectural products.

Maintain strong knowledge of current commercial materials and suppliers.

Review product specifications and samples.

Coordinate with procurement teams.

Review vendor information and quotations where required.

Ensure selected products meet design, budget, performance, and project requirements.

Construction & Project Close-Out

Participate in site visits throughout construction.

Review construction progress from a design perspective.

Provide design clarification to contractors and trades.

Identify discrepancies between drawings and site conditions.

Assist with deficiency reviews.

Support project close-out and ensure design-related issues are resolved.

Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of professional experience in commercial interior design, architecture, or a related field.

Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Extensive experience with commercial interior projects.

Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, mixed-use, and other commercial environments is highly valued.

Proven ability to independently lead projects from concept through construction completion.

Strong understanding of commercial construction and interior detailing.

Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, millwork, lighting, furniture, and architectural products.

Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code and accessibility requirements.

Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Experience leading and mentoring design teams.

Excellent client presentation and communication skills.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

NCIDQ certification is an asset.

BCIN qualification is an asset.

Candidates without NCIDQ or BCIN may still be considered based on their experience, technical knowledge, design ability, and project leadership capabilities.

Software Skills

Strong proficiency in:

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Enscape, Lumion, or similar visualization software

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Experience with AI tools, visualization technology, VR, and emerging design technologies is considered an asset.

What We Are Looking For

DESIGNER

You have a strong design eye and understand how to create spaces that are functional, memorable, and commercially successful.

LEADER

You can take ownership of projects, guide a team, delegate effectively, and make confident design decisions.

TECHNICAL THINKER

You understand how design concepts translate into drawings, details, materials, construction, and ultimately a built space.

CLIENT-FACING

You are confident presenting ideas, communicating with clients, managing feedback, and building long-term relationships.

PROBLEM SOLVER

You identify potential issues early and take ownership of developing practical solutions.

COLLABORATOR

You enjoy working with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, designers, and clients to bring projects together.

MENTOR

You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping junior and intermediate designers develop their skills.

INNOVATOR

You are curious about new materials, technologies, AI, visualization tools, and improved ways of delivering design projects.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will be expected to:

Independently lead assigned commercial projects.

Manage client design meetings and presentations.

Lead and mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Review and maintain the quality of design and technical documentation.

Coordinate effectively with consultants and contractors.

Resolve design and construction issues proactively.

Maintain project schedules and deliverables.

Contribute to design standards and internal systems.

Help elevate the overall design and technical capabilities of the team.

WHY JOIN?

This is an opportunity to do more than produce drawings. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, shape experiences, work directly with clients, mentor a growing team, explore new technologies, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic design studio.

The team works across exciting commercial and hospitality projects and values:

Creativity

Collaboration

Learning

Technology

Ownership

Growth

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