senior landscape architect

Employment and Social Development Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated landscape architect to contribute to urban design and environmental projects. This role involves collaborating with architects, conducting community planning studies, and overseeing landscape construction. With a focus on positive environmental outcomes, you will play a vital role in helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. If you are passionate about sustainable design and have the skills to manage teams and projects effectively, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in urban design and landscape architecture.
• Proficient in CAD and 3D graphic software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with professionals on multidisciplinary urban design.
• Conduct community planning and environmental design studies.
• Oversee landscape construction and manage teams.

Skills

Collaboration with architects

Community planning studies

Cost estimation for land development

Environmental design studies

Client consultation

Team management

Landscape construction supervision

Education

Membership in a provincial association of landscape architects

Tools

Computer-aided design (CAD)

3D graphic software

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Illustrator

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 75,000 to 90,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day, Morning
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3297764

Overview

Languages

Education

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collaborate with architects or other professionals in multidisciplinary urban design studies
• Conduct community and neighbourhood physical planning studies
• Confer with clients to determine design needs
• Estimate cost for land development
• Oversee the preparation of detailed drawings of sites
• Oversee the preparation of site plans, reports and land use studies
• Prepare design plans with sketches, models, photographs and maps
• Prepare detailed drawings of sites
• Prepare specifications for landscape construction companies
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Develop designs taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage and other aspects
• Conduct environmental design studies, including environmental assessment, planning and the preservation and re-creation of historical sites
• Recruit and hire staff
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial association of landscape architects

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• 3D graphic software
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Illustrator
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Landscaping experience

• Business
• Institutional
• Park and recreation sites
• Residential
• Restoration and/or preservation

Type of related experience

• Landscape maintenance
• Urban or regional planning
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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