Landscape Architect I (T)

Vancouver Economic Commission; Vancouver; Ibrido; CAD 83.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible Work Program

Public sector environment

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Landscape Architect I to lead park delivery projects, including new parks and renewals, coordinating with multiple city departments and stakeholders.

This temporary full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement under the Flexible Work Program, with oversight of concept development, design, schedules and budgets. Position start January 2027; end November 2028; pay grade GR-029, $59.99–$65.17 per hour.

Competenze

• Master or Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture with minimum 2 years’ landscape design experience in park and recreational fields or related public service background.
• 5–8 years experience leading or supporting design, detailing and implementation of public realm projects preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in British Columbia is required.

Mansioni

• Lead design and construction implementation for park projects and coordinate between professional disciplines and city staff.
• Oversee preparation of conceptual plans, detailed designs, graphics, schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines and public processes as required.

Conoscenze

Landscape design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

Team leadership

Formazione

Master or Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

BC licensure as Professional Landscape Architect

Descrizione del lavoro

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Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function

The Landscape Architect I independently performs activities required to lead a range of park delivery projects including large and complex projects, and will be responsible for the implementation of new parks, park renewals, and park infrastructure upgrades. The successful candidate will work independently and within teams, and be relied upon to carry out design and construction implementation and considerable coordination between professional disciplines, other city departments, as well as operations staff and public stakeholder groups. This position will be responsible for the oversight of the preparation of conceptual plans, detailed designs, graphic presentations, schedules and financials for assigned projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work independently and be relied upon to carry out design and construction implementation and considerable coordination between professional disciplines, other city departments, as well as operations staff and public stakeholder groups. These positions will be responsible for the oversight of the preparation of conceptual plans, detailed designs, graphic presentations and preliminary financial and time budgets for assigned projects. The candidate also will be responsible for project management of specific projects.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Master or Bachelor degree of Landscape Architecture or related profession with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in landscape design in the park and recreational field or related public service background is required, along with demonstrated experience in park project managing including chairing public processes.
• 5-8 years experience leading, facilitating or supporting the design, detailing and implementation of projects in the public realm are preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in the Province of British Columbia is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of governmental, legal and financial procedures for municipal development and of the City bylaws relative to development activities is required, along with experience managing the work of professional consultants.
• Considerable knowledge of landscape construction methods, materials, tools and equipment is a prerequisite, in addition to knowledge of construction tendering and contract administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a fast paced environment as part of a team, and able to manage competing pressures and priorities to meet prescribed deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department

Board of Parks & Recreation

Affiliation

CUPE 15 Parks

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date

January, 2027

Position End Date

November, 2028

Salary Information

Pay Grade GR-029: $59.99 to $65.17 per hour

Number of Positions

2

Application Close

November 12, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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