Landscape Designer

VDZ+A Consulting; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service planning firm in Kelowna seeks a Landscape Designer with 1-3 years of experience. The role involves preparing graphics, drafting detailed drawings, and assisting with contract administration. The ideal candidate will be proficient in design software, have strong collaboration skills, and maintain effective communication. Competitive wages of $26-29/hour are offered, along with group benefits and a relaxed atmosphere.

Benefits

Access to exclusive facilities including pools and workout areas

Competitive wages

Group benefits

Retirement RRSP plan

Mentorship and development opportunities

WorkSmart program for flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a landscape designer/architect.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a wide range of project types.
• Work experience in British Columbia is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concept graphics and presentation materials.
• Draft detailed working drawings.
• Assist in preparation of specifications.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite

Competent use of AutoCAD and LandFX

Working knowledge of 3D modelling software

Effective written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or related profession

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Sketchup

Rhino

Revit

Job description

Overview

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER– KELOWNA

VDZ+A is a full-service planning firm with over 25 years of experience providing award-winning designs throughout British Columbia and beyond. Our dedicated team delivers creative solutions through our integrated landscape architecture, civil engineering and urban forestry departments. We operate from three studios – Vancouver, Fort Langley and Kelowna with all teams integrated and working together.

The Position

We have exciting openings in our Kelowna studio for a Landscape Designer with 1-3 years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sense and be willing to collaborate and communicate openly. As part of our team, you will report directly to senior staff and assist on a wide range of both public and private projects.

Who are we?

We are a growing team of innovative landscape architects, civil engineers, certified arborists, and graphic specialists. We are a vibrant, multi-disciplinary firm with over 25 years of experience. Our diverse portfolio includes parks and recreation, mixed-use and multi-family development, and institutional design.

What makes us Different?

Our firm is proud of our ability to ‘get things built’ and our designers stay involved from concept through technical design and construction. We believe that everyone has valuable ideas that contribute to innovation across complex projects. We consider all these ideas through small team collaboration directly between senior professionals and junior designers. At VDZ+A you will collaborate with a team of 40+ talented professionals across all our offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concept graphics and presentation materials
• Drafting of detailed working drawings
• Assisting in preparation of specifications
• Cost estimates
• Assisting with contract administration services.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or related profession;
• Willing to consider candidates with a technical diploma (LAT) with relevant work experience.
• Minimum 1 year work experience as a landscape designer/architect.
• Ability to collaborate with a design team virtually and in person.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator).
• Competent use of AutoCAD and LandFX to produce construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of 3D modelling software including Sketchup, Rhino and/or Revit.
• Confident sense of design and landscape aesthetic.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and details.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a wide range of project types.
• Comfortable in a team environment and ability to develop designs collaboratively.
• Advanced working proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Work experience in British Columbia is a strong asset.

Rewards of working at VDZ

• Access to ‘The Bench’ – Exclusive to our Kelowna studio, staff have use of 2 pools, a workout facility with showers, yoga room, pickleball court and landscaped podium deck for lunch breaks or after work socials. If that’s not enough, the office is 1 block from the beach. You can truly embrace the Okanagan Lifestyle.
• Competitive wages ranging from $26-29/hour commensurate with experience.
• Regular wage reviews
• Group benefits (including dental and extended coverage)
• Group Retirement RRSP plan
• Work on diverse projects
• Work within a small team and receive mentorship and development; and
• Relaxed dress code and atmosphere.
• WorkSmart program that provides staff the chance to work both in office and remotely.

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting role, please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].