Space PlannerApply: Hybrid: Main Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 5, 2026 (18 days left to apply): JR100847Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.Important Application Deadline NoticePlease note that Workday closes job postings at 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date listed above.To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.Reporting to the Manager, Space Planning, the Space Planner supports the efficient and strategic use of NAIT’s physical space resources. The position contributes to the planning, development, and stewardship of campus environments that support teaching, learning, research, administration, and student experience.Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, the Space Planner provides planning expertise, space analysis, functional programming, interior design, and accommodation strategies that align with NAIT’s priorities, operational requirements, and campus standards.The Space Planner contributes to both long-range campus planning initiatives and day-to-day space management activities, including space inventory management, public realm improvements, workplace planning, furniture coordination, and renovation planning.Key ResponsibilitiesSpace Planning & Workplace Strategy Consult and collaborate with stakeholders to understand current and future business requirements, operational drivers, growth projections, and organizational changes that impact space needs.

Develop space planning options, recommendations, and preliminary scope documents that support the operational, educational, and strategic objectives of NAIT business units while optimizing the use of institutional space resources.

Prepare functional programs quantifying space needs and identifying operational requirements, adjacencies, accessibility requirements,



and technical considerations.

Support the transition toward innovative, flexible, and efficient workplaces, including shared, hybrid, and activity-based work environments.

Furniture & Interior Design Review consultant deliverables to ensure alignment with NAIT standards and operational objectives.

Provide technical review and recommendations related to interior design, furniture systems, finishes, accessibility, and space functionality. Ensure consistency with institutional standards, accessibility requirements, and campus design objectives.Space Management Assist in maintaining and enhancing NAIT’s space inventory data systems, including space classifications, allocations, utilization information, and record drawings.

Support the development of space metrics, reporting, analysis, and planning data to inform institutional decision-making.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of space planning standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Build team-oriented working relationships with stakeholders across the institution to support planning initiatives and decision-making.

Present planning reports and recommendations to leadership teams and stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Support Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior staff, student staff, or project team members as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of furniture systems, interior design and construction documentation within commercial, institutional, or post-secondary environments.

Ability to apply building codes and accessibility requirements to projects.

Curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.





Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 applications.

Experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and IWMS systems such as AiM is considered an asset.Qualifications Interior Design Technology Diploma or Interior Design Degree preferred. Equivalent qualifications in Architectural Design Technology or Architecture may be considered with demonstrated experience in space planning, workplace planning, functional programming, interior environments and/or facilities planning.

- Minimum 5 years of related interior design experience within a post-secondary, institutional, or complex organizational environment.Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).Classification - Senior Project CoordinatorThis position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and Current Year’s. NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada. NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

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