Project Coordinator – Urban Canopy Development

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government municipality in Ontario is seeking a Project Coordinator for Urban Canopy Development. This role involves planning and coordinating landscape architecture projects and requires a diploma in Landscape Architecture alongside relevant experience. The ideal candidate will manage green infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with construction standards. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health coverage and pension plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee wellness program

Corporate training opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years of related practical experience in landscape architecture or horticulture.
• Construction contract administration experience with knowledge of softscape & plant related construction methods.
• Experience working with native or near-native tree and plant varieties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate landscape architecture projects.
• Administer green infrastructure projects.
• Review technical documents and prepare planting plans.

Skills

Project/time management

Analytical/critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision-making skills

Education

Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Our Parks & Open Division has a rewarding opportunity for a temporary full-time Project Coordinator – Urban Canopy Development and we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team!

Why join the Parks & Open Spaces team at the City of Thunder Bay?

The Parks & Open Spaces Division plans, designs, develops, operates, and maintains over 1,600 acres of our park facilities.

You’ll be joining a supportive, professional environment where your contributions are valued, and your career can grow. If you’re looking for meaningful work with purpose and pride, Parks & Open Spaces team is where your next chapter begins.

The Opportunity

As the Project Coordinator – Urban Canopy Development, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of various landscape architecture projects for the canopy development of green infrastructure projects.

For more accountabilities, review the job description.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A diploma in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or Environmental Engineering or Forestry or related discipline; and
• Five years’ of related practical experience within the landscape architecture or horticulture or forestry sector managing the entire cycle of production, implementation, planting, establishment, monitoring, and maintenance of productive, healthy canopy development in varying ecosystems.
• Construction related contract administration experience with demonstrated knowledge of current softscape & plant related construction and documentation methods that follow the Canadian Landscape Standard – Guide for Landscape Construction (CSLA & CNLA), and related legislation through the OALA or Landscape Ontario.
• Training, knowledge and practical experience working with native or near native tree and plant varieties and their specific needs to establish and grow under varying local environmental and site-specific conditions.
• Recent experience preparing technical drawings and planting plans, reading and reviewing technical documents, project scheduling, site review & inspection, and coordinating the work of owners, design consultants, or contractors.
• Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Our Great Tangible Benefits

When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

• Competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan (optional)
• Great paid vacation and holidays
• Amazing team environment, built on respect & inclusivity
• Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
• Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
• Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)
• Inclusive employee wellness program
• Outstanding corporate training & leadership development& supportive career progression opportunities
• Wonderful teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly
• Opportunity to provide meaningful work

Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?

The Corporation runs on people like you; that’s why they’re creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued. In their supportive and collaborative environment, your growth and well-being will be at the heart of everything they do.

Why Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region’s commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post‑secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

Learn more at: GoToThunderBay.ca

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

How to Apply

We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!

For a detailed job description, including job responsibilities and to apply please visit: https://careers.thunderbay.ca/careers-home/jobs/6555?lang=en-us