In your role as the Designer, at The North West Company (NWC), you will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external consultant teams towards ideation and development of store design.    

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:

• Plan, develop and design retail facilities to ensure maximum program efficiencies and that designs meet The North West Company’s corporate standards;
• Develop and design interior and exterior plans and architectural elevations -  including décor, color treatments, and materials of stores for all banners;
• Generate professional facility requirement drawings, final design sets and design specifications for consultants, tradesmen and installers;
• Participates in preparation of project scope while adhering to project schedules in conjunction with project management team;
• Monitors project design scope through the lifecycle of a project (renovation / new build)
• Help source new finishes, fixtures, & equipment to support our various NWC retail programs

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years working in a design or architectural office is required
• Previous retail (or chain store) space planning and design is an asset;
• Post-Secondary Degree (preferably in Interior Design or Architecture);
• Graphic design experience is considered as an asset;
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD &/or Revit and possess experience with other design-related and graphic applications such as Twin Motion & Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop);
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a requirement;
• Knowledge of general retail principles, consumer trends, customer segmentation and customer flow patterns an asset;
• Ability to work as a team member and work collaboratively on a common vision;
• Must be highly motivated and organized, ability to plan and prioritize;
• Ability to maintain high degree of accuracy with details & timelines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills with an aptitude for negotiation, building and maintaining business relationships; and,
• Must be able to work independently and be able to coordinate and advise a diverse global team.

                 
Location:      Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB      

Reports to:   Manager, Store Planning & Design


We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


For Internal Applicants Only:

Salary Grade: COR008

Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website no later than 4:00 P.M, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process.
 
Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.
 
NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.