architect, landscape

Government of Canada; Westmount; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Westmount is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to collaborate on urban design projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and membership in a provincial association of landscape architects. The role emphasizes sustainability and environmental contributions, with responsibilities including client liaison and overseeing detailed site plans.

Benefits

Bonus

Mileage paid

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in urban design or related field.
• Membership in a provincial association of landscape architects.
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with professionals in multidisciplinary urban design.
• Confer with clients to determine design needs.
• Oversee preparation of detailed site drawings and plans.

Skills

Bilingual

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

SketchUp

Microsoft Excel

3D graphic software

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting:

• Urban area
• Architectural firm
• Self-employed

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects or other professionals in multidisciplinary urban design studies
• Confer with clients to determine design needs
• Evaluate tenders for landscape construction projects
• Oversee the preparation of detailed drawings of sites
• Oversee the preparation of site plans, reports and land use studies
• Prepare design plans with sketches, models, photographs and maps
• Prepare detailed drawings of sites
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Develop designs taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage and other aspects
• Conduct environmental design studies
• Conduct environmental design studies, including environmental assessment, planning and the preservation and re-creation of historical sites
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

• Membership in a provincial association of landscape architects

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• 3D graphic software
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD
• Data manipulation and analysis
• MS PowerPoint

Area of work experience

• Communications and public relations

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Variable or compressed work week