Park Landscape Technician

British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects is seeking a Parks Landscape Technician to join their team in Surrey. This role involves providing technical and graphic support for the planning and design of parks while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in landscape architecture or related field, along with proficiency in design software and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in relevant landscape fields essential.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a technical role and in drafting.
• Preference for experience with Canadian Landscape Standard and BC Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and graphic support for parks planning and design.
• Drafting work related to construction of park projects.
• Coordinate park design projects under the direction of Landscape Architects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

ArcGIS

Google Sketchup

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Diploma in Landscape Technology

Diploma of Technology from a nationally accredited program

Job description

The City’s Parks Division is responsible for the delivery and operation of Surrey’s parks system which includes more than 2, 700
hectares of parkland. Parks provide a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities for the City’s residents while also protecting
valuable forests and sensitive ecosystems.

The Parks Landscape Technician will provide varied support to Parks, Planning, Research & Design staff including technical and graphic
support and drafting work related to the planning, design and construction of Surrey’s parks, as well as coordination of park design
projects. The position reports to the Landscape Architects and is part of a team of park planners and designers.

Rate of Pay:

40.60

Education:

-Degree in Landscape Architecture or Diploma in Landscape Technology or Diploma of Technology from a nationally accredited
program, preferably with a specialization in landscape drafting;
-Valid B.C. Driver's License; and Preference for a candidate with demonstrated experience using the Canadian Landscape Standard, BC Building Code and the Master Municipal Construction Documents.
-You are certified and registered, or are eligible to be certified and registered, as a member of the BC Society of Landscape Architects; or as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Technician under the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians Act & Regulations of British Columbia.

Experience:

-Supplemented by a minimum of 1 year experience in a technical role and at least 1 year of office drafting experience
-Demonstrated proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop;
-Competency in ArcGIS, Google Sketchup, Bluebeam Revu are considered an asset;
-An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience

Project: Westminster Pier Park
Landscape Architect / Firm: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.
Location: New Westminster, British Columbia
Photo Credit: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.