About Us Aura is a leading design-build firm in Vancouver, BC. Aura is known for transforming workspace “auras” into environments where people love to work. This is one of the 2 ways that we bring our purpose to life. Aura’s fundamental purpose is to positively impact people. As well as transforming spaces to enable incredible performance we also wholeheartedly embrace the ‘give where we live’ motto and regularly pursue opportunities for volunteering and charitable giving.Our company culture is everything! We have quarterly team days and monthly staff meetings to keep our team unified! We love to work hard and have fun in return! Due to growing demand for strategic design, we are adding a Workplace Strategy Associate to support our WPS Director in our Commercial Design/Build environment. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative team with a focus on ensuring client satisfaction while living Aura’s values of Care, Humility, Creativity, Passion and Fun! Values-Driven CultureAt Aura Office Environments our values are the driving force behind everything we do:· Passion – You are passionate about the client’s needs and positively impacting communities· Care – You put extra attention and detail into your work – and others notice· Humility – You are not afraid to say you don’t know, acknowledge a mistake and ask for help· Creativity – You have a strong creative vision, and you help bring it out in others too · Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy· Fun – You enjoy a good giggle with your teammates and don’t take yourself too seriously
About You Knowledge, Skills and Abilities· Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights and recommendations;· Excellent facilitation, communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders;· Ability to translate complex findings into clear and compelling presentations, recommendations and conversations;· Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;· High level of curiosity, emotional intelligence and professionalism, including comfort navigating ambiguity, differing perspectives and challenging conversations;· Strong collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams;· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with survey tools, workplace analytics, CRM or data visualization platforms considered an asset; and· Interest in continually learning and growing in the fields of workplace strategy, organizational culture, employee experience and the future of work. Experience· 5+ years of experience in workplace strategy, interior design, facility management, or research/consulting services related to place design.· Experience in multi-project and multi-customer environments is highly valued. Credentials· Post-secondary degree preferred, ideally in a relevant field such as Interior Design, Architecture, Psychology, Organizational Behaviour/Development, Human Resources, Business, Communications or related discipline;· Workplace strategy, facilitation, change management or data analytics certifications considered an asset; and· Driver’s License and personal vehicle may be required for travel to meetings and client sites.
About the RoleThe Workplace Strategy Associate supports the delivery and growth of Aura’s Workplace Strategy Program by assisting with the planning, facilitation, analysis and coordination of workplace strategy engagements for prospective and existing clients. Working closely with the Director of Workplace Strategy, the role helps gather and interpret qualitative and quantitative workplace data through workshops, stakeholder interviews, surveys and utilization studies to support the development of strategic workplace recommendations. The Workplace Strategy Associate contributes to the preparation of client deliverables, workplace insights and presentation materials while helping expand Aura’s capacity to deliver multiple workplace strategy engagements simultaneously. The role also supports collaboration between workplace strategy, design, construction and business development teams to help ensure workplace solutions align with client business objectives, culture and employee experience goals. Details below:· Support the Director of Workplace Strategy in the delivery of workplace strategy engagements for prospective and existing clients;· Assist in planning and coordinating workplace strategy workshops, stakeholder interviews, surveys and discovery sessions;· Co-facilitate workplace strategy sessions with clients and project stakeholders to gather insights related to workplace experience, operational effectiveness, culture, collaboration and space utilization;· Capture and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data collected through workshops, interviews, occupancy studies and employee engagement activities;· Analyze workplace strategy data and trends to identify key themes, opportunities, pain points and utilization patterns;· Assist in preparing workplace strategy reports, presentations and client deliverables, including workplace recommendations and occupancy insights;· Support the development of workplace strategy tools, templates, processes and presentation materials to enhance consistency and scalability of the WPS program;· Conduct research on workplace trends, hybrid work strategies, employee experience, organizational effectiveness and emerging workplace practices;· Assist with workplace utilization studies, benchmarking exercises and data visualization to support strategic recommendations;· Collaborate with internal design, construction and business development teams to ensure alignment between workplace strategy findings and project outcomes;· Participate in client meetings and presentations to support the communication of workplace strategy findings and recommendations;· Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes and supporting records throughout the lifecycle of workplace strategy engagements;· Support ongoing relationship management with clients by assisting with follow-up communication, reporting and presentation preparation; and· Assist with undertaking other duties and responsibilities as required.
What’s in it for you? · A value’s driven, creative, caring, passionate and supportive work environment· Competitive Salary - 3 month contract to start with possibility for extension· Quarterly team days· Exceptional office perks, meals and snacks· Flexible/hybrid work environment If you are interested in joining us, please submit your resume. At Aura we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.