Landscape Architectural Technologist

Poutrix; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design is seeking a Landscape Architectural Technologist/Landscape Construction Inspector in Edmonton. The role involves collaborating with landscape architects, preparing designs, and ensuring project deliverables meet standards. Ideal candidates will have a technical diploma and significant experience in landscape design and construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years landscape design and construction implementation experience.
• Experience in preparing working drawings and construction details.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction deliverables including drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Monitor and inspect construction works and complete field reviews.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Civil 3D

GIS

Revit

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a talented and experienced Landscape Architectural Technologist/Landscape Construction Inspector to join our Edmonton Landscape Architecture Studios, working on diverse private and private projects throughout Alberta as well as providing support to our other offices in the west region.As part of this team, you will help and support the design of high quality and sustainable public and private spaces. You will be working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, involved in all phases of projects from schematic design through to contract administration. Your role will be critical in ensuring that designs are brought to life with creative technical solutions and through site inspections and reviews.

Role accountabilities:

• Work with Landscape Architects to prepare conceptual designs and assist throughout design development and construction documentation
• Collaborate with other disciplines and subconsultants including planning, architectural and engineering technologists
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and collaboratively with peers and clients, internally and externally.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with local standards and contract requirements
• Prepare construction deliverables including drawings, specifications and technical reports using CAD and LandFX
• Support and complete quantity take-offs, cost estimates and tender forms
• Monitor and inspect construction works as well as complete field reviews and contract administration tasks
• Meet project deadlines
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with contractors
• Support the project manager and landscape architect through contributing to design solutions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical Diploma or Applied Degree in Landscape Architectural Technology or related field
• Experience in preparing working drawings and construction details
• Minimum of 5 years landscape design and construction implementation experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD – skills in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Civil 3D, GIS or Revit are an asset
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid understanding of grading, plant materials, drainage, and landscape site construction and delivery techniques
• Knowledge of local municipal standards in Edmonton region – comply with local standards, requirements and documentation
• Comfortable taking ownership of small to mid-scale projects under supervision
• Valid Alberta drivers’ licence and ability to travel to job sites

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.