City : MARKHAM

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Intermediate Landscape Architect - ( 230003PZ )

Description

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Landscape Architecture Group is seeking an Intermediate Landscape Architect to join our Markham/Toronto team and assist on projects. Our location in the GTA provides unique opportunities to work on projects of local, provincial, and national significance for private and public clients. This position will be for 3 days per week until the end of 2023 and transitioning to full time (pending workload) starting in early 2024.

We design urban parks and plazas, transportation corridors, healthcare facilities, waterfronts and mixed-use developments that enhance our communities. Our experienced inter-disciplinary team specializes in parks and open spaces, urban public spaces, multiuse pathways, roadway enhancements, healthcare, commercial and residential developments, habitat enhancements, watercourse restoration, urban forestry, and Low Impact Development. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will work with general supervision and direction on a variety of projects, ranging in size from urban in-fill projects to subdivision plans, as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of Senior Landscape Architects and Designers.

You will establish general landscape requirements; conduct site studies and assess site potentials to meet client’s needs. As part of our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals on projects ranging from initial planning to decommission.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conceptualize, design, and document landscape architectural designs.
• Prepare design documents including reports, drawings, and construction specifications for assigned projects. The candidate should have authority to sign and seal drawings and other contractual documents.
• Serve as technical design expert for projects and work with other team members to develop and execute design.
• Communicate effectively with clients to resolve technical project issues. Present and explain reports and designs and provide service to meet client’s goals.
• Coordinate with other members of the design team to finalize the design of the development.
• Effectively communicate with contractors to implement the design.
• Conduct site investigations and construction inspections including pre-design investigations.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Through demonstrated experience on landscape architecture projects, you have honed your planning and design development skills on urban space, commercial, residential, roadway and green space projects.

Capabilities and credentials include but are not limited to:

• Significant technical knowledge recognizing when problems are developing and initiating appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Familiarity with federal, provincial, and municipal approval process and standards.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of designs and construction documents including specifications.
• Plant identification knowledge for pre-design and construction site reviews required.
• Proficient in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat with experience working with 3D rendering software an asset (Sketch-up, 3D Max).
• Demonstrated industry practice knowledge and commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Positive team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated and passionate about design and environmental stewardship.
• Skills and ability to work closely with others as a team as well as independently.
• Strong time management and critical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving abilities along with a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is priority one.
• Local and regional travel is expected, and the successful applicant shall supply his or her own vehicle.
• Proficient in English.

Education and Experience

Applicants should have a full membership with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA). Applicants should demonstrate a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Landscape Architect and have a degree in Landscape Architecture or similar relevant certification.

Stantec is prepared with the infrastructure available to support individuals working from home. This position will have a flexible working arrangement combining working from home and weekly in office presence. This position will also require some field work to local and regional project sites; field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Please include the following additional required application materials:

• Resume.
• A cover letter in PDF format indicating your background, interests, and goals in the field of landscape architecture, and any other relevant information you believe will help us make an informed decision regarding your selection to the internship program.
• Two letters of recommendation in PDF format from individuals related to the field of landscape architecture and design.
• Design Portfolio in PDF format (10Mb max.)

The Application packages will be reviewed based upon creativity, critical thinking, and design communication skills.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Markham

Organization : BC-1606 CommDev-CA Ontario East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 13, 2023, 9:29:55 AM

Req ID: 230003PZ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans