Accommodation and Tenant Services Officer

Accommodation and Tenant Services Officer

Selection Process Number: 13286375

Directorate: Property and Services

Classification: SEN 7: $78,009 - $98,705

Closing Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026

About the Senate The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

Reporting to a Tenant Services Coordinator, the Accommodation & Tenant Services Officer (Interior Designer) is accountable for providing interior design services and advice to Senators and Senate Administration staff on office accommodation (including office moves) and space planning projects, including the planning, management and implementation of interior design projects for new, renovated, and occupied space.

The Interior

Designer is also accountable to support tendering processes (e.g., signage) and develop specifications for furniture and finishes (e.g., draperies).



The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the coordination of work from other Senate Administration services areas, under the leadership of Tenant Services Coordinators, to ensure that the different aspects of project delivery are met on schedule and in accordance with the requirements of clients and Senate Standards.

Open to The general public to staff one (1) determinate full time position of eighteen (18) months in the Property and Services Directorate.

Internal candidates will be given priority.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

- Post‑secondary education in an Interior Design program or Interior Decorator OR an acceptable combination of education,



training and experience;
- Three (3) years of experience in the application of the principles, methods and practices of project management to gather and meet client and corporate requirements;
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of interior design, interior space management and optimization;
- Knowledge of concepts and methods related to space planning, layout, and design development, ergonomic and environmental considerations, project documents, specifications for furniture, finishes, and furnishings, tendering process, project management, interior installations, and post‑occupancy management;
- Knowledge of negotiation techniques to obtain consensus among the diverse project participants, with various clients, suppliers and service providers;
- Knowledge of financial techniques and practices to develop and present project budgets, cost benefits, and alternatives, and totrack and control project expenditures

Linguistic Requirements

French Oral Interaction: B

Integrity

Respect

Service

Action Management

Adaptability

Judgement

Teamwork & Cooperation

Communication

Dependability

Organizational Needs The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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