Canada Life

Assistant Designer – Student Position

Canada Life

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Location Type: Office

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$45,600 - CA$68,400 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Support senior team members on various design and construction project tasks as assigned
  • Attend site tours with consultant teams, contractors, and vendors
  • Participate in project meetings and capture accurate meeting notes
  • Follow up on tasks and action items to support project progress
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners including property management, facilities teams, contractors, and vendors
  • Complete site surveys and produce mark-ups for as-built documentation
  • Update and modify AutoCAD drawings to reflect current layouts
  • Organize and maintain virtual project files and documentation
  • Create or edit documents and presentations (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Conduct research on national and provincial building codes to support project compliance
  • Assist with sourcing and documenting materials and furniture standards

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, contractors, and consultants
  • Good time-management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in an office and participating in onsite activities such as site tours and surveys
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on action items
Benefits
  • Gain hands-on experience in real workplace and construction projects
  • Learn from experienced designers and project managers
  • Develop practical skills in site work, documentation, CAD, and project coordination
  • Build a portfolio of real-world design and construction support work
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that shape the workplace experience
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AutoCADsite surveysmark-upsbuilding codesdocument creationpresentation editing
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationtime-managementorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
diploma in Interior Designdegree in Architecturedegree in Environmental Design