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Facilities Brand Specialist

Location: 

Ottawa, ON, CA, K1G 4J5 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6G 2R8 Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 2M1 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA, B3B 0H7 Brampton, ON, CA, L6T 5M1 London, ON, CA, N6J 2N4 St. John's, NL, CA, A1B 3Z9 Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3E 3R4 Ancaster, ON, CA, L9K 1S4 Saint John, New Brunswick, CA, E2K 0H6 Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1S5

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

 

Job category: Communications, marketing and public affairs
Job posting ID: 7805

 

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-11-03 
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-10-29

 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $80,078 - $94,028

 

Application deadline: 2025-10-14 

  • This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

  • Your up-to-date resume.
  • Job specific cover letter.
  • We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

 

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

 

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

 

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

 

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

 

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Facilities Brand Specialist to join our dynamic Integrated Marketing team. 

 

In this role, you will be responsible for translating brand strategy into physical environments, owning the development and implementation of scalable, flexible and cost-effective design solutions that reflect our identity across a variety of centre formats.

 

You will act as the organization's lead on branded environments, driving the design overlay for all new builds, renovations, centre optimizations and campaign activations.

Formula for success

  • Leveraging your excellent brand and design management skills, you will own the evolution of the branded donor centre blueprint across new builds, renovations, optimizations and mobile units, ensuring spaces reflect the brand identity and operational realities.
  • Drawing on your knowledge and experience in environmental and retail design, you will translate brand strategy into physical layouts, while also producing vendor-ready design files for signage and environmental graphics that meet technical specifications and uphold brand standards.
  • Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills, you will serve as the brand design subject matter expert, providing creative direction and brand oversight throughout planning, design, and execution phases.
  • Leveraging your stakeholder management experience, you will act as the primary liaison between the brand team and internal Facilities, Construction, Real Estate, Operations, and Design teams, in addition to external vendors, to align timelines, budgets, and operational needs.
  • Drawing on your technical understanding of signage, materials and site conditions, you will oversee the implementation of branded touchpoints and lead collaborative design reviews to balance creative intent with functional requirements.
  • Utilizing your attention to detail and process orientation, you will maintain and evolve brand guidelines, toolkits, and documentation while continuously refining systems through stakeholder feedback and in-field evaluation.
  • Leveraging your strategic planning and problem solving skills, you will extend brand design thinking to existing centres by creating scalable, site-sensitive solutions and providing clear guidance to local facilities teams for consistent network-wide implementation.

Desired education and skills

  • Completion of Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design or a related field.
  • Degree or specialized certification in Brand Experience and Retail Design is a strong asset.
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental branding, retail or experiential design, or architectural branding roles.
  • Proven track record of leading brand environment design projects from concept through implementation across multiple formats (new builds, renovations, mobile units, campaign activations).
  • Proven ability to navigate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and operational partners.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating with architects, facilities, operations and construction partners.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships.
  • Strong proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar tools is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to lead design reviews and align cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret business needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
  • Ability to stay current with retail and experiential branding trends and apply insights to evolve design approaches.

What we offer you

  • Payment in lieu of vacation.
  • Annual performance award up to 6%.
  • Payment in lieu of benefits.
  • Defined Benefit pension plan. 
  • Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 

What you can expect

  • This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location for 40% of your time.
  • Occasional travel will be required.


Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

 

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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