Park Design Planner

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 7,356,000 - 8,741,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking a Park Design Planner to lead development plans and designs for parks and recreation facilities. You will advise on environmental matters and oversee consultants, ensuring budgets and schedules are met.

This professional role requires a Landscape Architecture degree, BC licensure eligibility, and strong drafting/graphic skills. A driver’s license is essential; the position is temporary full-time through Oct 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• University graduation in Landscape Architecture or related discipline with considerable related experience.
• Knowledge of landscape design principles, construction methods, materials and horticultural techniques.
• Ability to develop conceptual plans and oversee detailed park/open space specifications.
• Driver’s Licence for BC and registration/eligibility with BC Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA).
• Familiarity with budgets, by-laws, and liaising with consultants and public groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare development plans, designs and specifications for new and existing parks and facilities.
• Provide advice on park planning and environmental matters.
• Direct work of consultants and manage budgets and contracts.
• Oversee planning and design of parklands and redevelopment projects.
• Represent department at meetings and coordinate with internal/external contacts.

Skills

Landscape design

Budgeting

Plan interpretation

Public meetings

Education

Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture

BCSLA registration (eligible)

Tools

CAD

Graphic software

Drafting

Job description

Park Design Planner

Competition No: 2026-216

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $53.70 – 55.93 – 58.32 – 60.87 – 63.45/hour

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘U’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 9/1/26

This position works in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Planning division. This is professional park planning work involving responsibility for the preparation of development plans, designs and specifications for new and existing parks and recreation facilities and the provision of advice relative to a variety of park planning and related environmental matters. The incumbent oversees the planning and design of all new parklands and redevelopment of existing parklands and facilities and directing the work of consultants. The work involves preparing cost estimates, budget requirements, and recommendations on a variety of park and related issues, maintaining liaison between departments, consultants and other internal and external contacts, and representing the department at various internal and external meetings. The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgement and action within the framework of departmental policies, regulations and budget constraints. Work is performed under administrative direction of a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of attainment of desired objectives and conformance to established policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include university graduation in Landscape Architecture or related discipline, plus considerable related experience, preferably courses in environmental science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of landscape design principles and practices, construction methods, materials and horticultural techniques. Sound knowledge of the policies, procedures, and by-laws and procedures applicable to municipal planning. An incumbent will have the ability to develop conceptual plans, prepare and oversee preparation of detailed specifications for park and public open space developments; develop and monitor budgets; manage consultants and contracts; organize and conduct public interest group meetings, prepare graphic presentations, resolve conflicting demands, read and interpret engineering, architectural and landscape architectural plans and the skill in the use of drafting and graphic arts tools and software. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia, and Registration or eligibility for registration with the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) are required.

This is a Temporary Full Time position until October 1, 2027.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.