Workplace Strategy at Gensler is focused on enabling transformation – our creative and collaborative approach, supported by data and intelligence, enables impactful change and evolution of our clients’ organization, culture, and environment. Our practice in Vancouver is growing and we are looking for a talented workplace strategist to lead data-driven projects across our broad range of services including workplace research, workplace scenario development, real estate portfolio strategy and change management. We are looking for established practitioners with an entrepreneurial spirit who will help us develop and strengthen our client relationships and evolve our practice.

As a Strategist, you will lead teams working with a wide range of clients to develop and deliver insights and workplace recommendations (concerning workplace design, policies, technologies and operations) through your technical expertise. You will leverage client data from a range of sources to evaluate current workplace conditions and develop solutions that support our clients’ objectives. Your work will span a wide range of scales, from pilot projects that test current ideas to strategies rolled out across the globe.

You’ll define and conduct research efforts, synthesize data and feedback into meaningful insights, and develop innovative future state concepts and solutions. You may also propose and build solutions for clients’ ongoing data analysis and management. On projects, as a Strategist you’ll: Lead and/or facilitate projects, be responsible for work product with guidance from the Project/Strategy Directors Develop insights from large scale data sets to determine impact on business goals, organizational culture, or performance criteria for spatial design Articulate and represent scenarios (with plans, data, feedback, relevant precedents, etc.)



Guide the development of project narratives told through presentations, reports, websites, etc.

Provide day-to-day direction to team members, and maintain the strategic direction and expectations set for the project by the Project/Strategy Director Work closely with the Project/Strategy Managers to ensure project success (Strategy Managers manage day-to-day operations for projects including staffing, fee tracking and forecasting, and orchestration of client meetings) Lead and/or facilitate client meetings and presentations with Project/Strategy Directors Assist in building client relationships as a trusted advisor Develop pitch materials with internal teams and participate in presentations understand how workplace design, policies, technologies and operations can impact organizational outcomes are experienced with workplace research methodologies and activities, and can with work with both qualitative and quantitative data are a critical and creative thinker 8+ years of relevant professional experience (as described above) post-graduation ~ Undergraduate or master’s degree in architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, organizational psychology, or similar fields ~ Expertise in data analysis, visualization, and management ~ Experience in working with workplace performance data and survey data ~ Fluency in French is a plus Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary,



two annual bonuses paid in December and June. Gensler’s Strategy Practice is focused on exploring and defining how space, technology, services, and policy can create great experiences and support an organizations’ best work. We use in-depth user research and data to explore and develop strategies that enable our clients to meet their business and organizational objectives.

With our design teams here in New York and around the world, we conceptualize and implement creative solutions that support our client’s needs. In parallel, we help our clients manage change to ensure new ideas take root, and to build capability that sustains. At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design.

From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities.

All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under applicable regulatory laws. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

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📌 Senior Design Strategist (Vancouver)
🏢 Gensler
📍 Vancouver