Entry Level Interior Design Assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON

Ambius Canada Corporation is about improving the quality of life for people working in offices, hotels and shopping centers by enriching their environment. Our vision is to be the creator of ambience for businesses. We do this by being passionate for our colleagues and customers which are the center of everything we do. We design, install and service interior and exterior plant displays, flowers, replica foliage, holiday decor, ambient scenting and stunning wall art for commercial businesses. We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil Terminix family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries.

This role must be dependable, hardworking, and able to work independently.  Each day you will prepare, load, deliver, and install several deliveries to our clients. You must also possess a genuine desire to provide outstanding service by taking the best possible care of the plants you are delivering and installing to the customers site.

There are three main components to this position; (1) Plantscape and hygiene services installations; (2) Plantscape replacement deliveries; and (3) Holiday installation.  

1. Plantscape and Hygiene Service installation
• Formulate and execute work and delivery schedules for each project.
• Load service vehicle and exercise care in delivering plants and hardgoods to customer sites including regular driving of delivery van or truck and loading and unloading materials and equipment..
• Install plants and hardgoods in accordance with job specifications and company policy
• Monitor orders and confirm details on a constant basis to ensure customer selections are processed correctly including changes to the project, delivery details and arrangements.
• Determine proper tool and equipment compliment for each project
• Attend all required construction or safety meetings and disseminate information as appropriate. 
• Conduct health and safety audits of each employee to ensure work is in accordance with the safety policies of the company and other government regulatory agencies.
• Prevent damage to surrounding floors, walls, carpet, furniture, etc. during installation service
• Deliver and install scenting and air purification equipment as necessary
• Address all client concern and communicate with customer contact at each service
• Complete a service report to accurately document service tasks
• Be available for occasional ‘after hour’ project work (for example early access to some customer sites like shopping malls for large tree delivery or replacement)
• Some outdoor/exterior work will be required

1. Plantscape Replacement Deliveries
• Deliver replacement materials to customer sites as required
• Remove plant and container materials from customer sites
• Dispose of materials as specified by company policy
2. Holiday installation / removal
• Assist on holiday decoration installations decorating the interior and exterior of buildings with a team
• Assist on the removal of holiday decorations as needed at the end of the season
• Be available for ‘after hour’ work due to short window of opportunity for this seasonal activity

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in trades or construction related field
• 1+ years of experience in caring for plants is preferred
• Able to safely climb ladders and work on ladders
• Lift certification a plus
• Experience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objects
• Experience using drills, saws, and other power tools
• In order to perform this job safely, it requires good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling and walking  
• Have a good driving record and ability to drive a large van / truck
• Solid communication and critical problem solving skills
• Independent and dependable
• Able to solve problems and escalate concerns
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to read and complete online training courses
• Likes a physical job
• Polite and professional demeaner

Benefits

Below you'll find information about some of what Rentokil Canada Corporation has to offer. 
All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth:Robust Paid Training & Professional Development Path Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within!
• Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs (for FT Colleagues)
  
• Wellness:
  Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Outstanding Company-Paid Short Term Disability
  Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefitsCompany-paid sick time
• Savings & Retirement:
  Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributionsEmployee Discounts (includes many offerings, including cellular/mobile service, (and more)
  Work-Life Balance: Vacation Days Company-Paid Holidays