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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Ready to put your skills to work on Technical or Engineering projects? Are you great with people and have a willingness to work hard to get the job done? This role would be based in one of our GTA offices (Markham, Toronto or Oakviile) with some hybrid flexibility available.
 

Parsons has an opening for a Senior Wayfinding and Signage Specialist within our Rail and Transit division. In this role you will work under minimal supervision, manage and develop sign programs for Signage and Wayfinding programs. Utilize current design technology and computer software packages to prepare wayfinding and signage proposals, programs, presentations, reports, technical papers, technical specifications and Sign Manuals.

The incumbent at this level is capable of managing and performing difficult and complex signage design assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and directs signage and wayfinding tasks. Develops signage and wayfinding programs to establish standards and formats or develop new programs and standards for large-scale Transportation projects.
• Work directly with the signage team and associated discipline members to provide project-specific signage and wayfinding solutions with accuracy of expression, clarity, and consistency within the parameters of the defined work. Develop a functional team to complete assignments according to schedule
• Coordinate the production of signage and wayfinding program from concept development to fabrication and contract administration including updating and development of signage and wayfinding standards developments, including technical specifications.
• Assist in training new employees and reviewing work by others..
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:
Degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media (or equivalent) preferred but not essential and typically 8+ years of related work experience.

• Requirements: include proficiency in design technology and software use including CAD, REVIT, Illustrator and InDesign for signage and wayfinding design assignments.
• Demonstrated advanced graphic design skills and a thorough knowledge of signage and wayfinding production techniques, reproduction processes, and fabrication are also required. In addition, an aptitude for completing detailed, varied, and simultaneous design assignments and a commitment to meet schedule requirements are necessary.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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