Landscape Architectural Intern

Landscape Architectural Intern - ( 250001XK )

**Description**

**Your Opportunity**

Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our Landscape Architects create inspired spaces that reflect context, and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

We are looking for a talented Landscape Architectural Intern to join our team of professionals in a full-time capacity. Working closely and under the direct supervision of the Discipline and Project Leads, you will be involved in a wide range of projects with varying levels of complexity and scale, working through all project phases from pre-design through post construction services.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with preparing marketing materials including proposals, awards, etc.
- Assist with Site Analysis tasks including Site Context reviews and Documentation of existing features, Plant ID, Sun Studies and Zoning Analysis.
- Assist with Field Work tasks including investigating/verifying existing field conditions including inspection, documentation, measurement, and verification, etc.
- Participate in client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops including user group meetings and prepare agendas, schedules and meeting minutes.
- Assist with preparing Project/Design Reports including graphic communication, writing, and coordination.
- Assist with AutoCAD model set up, drafting and delivery of drawings.
- Assist with and develop renderings, 3D models and other graphic communications.
- Assist with developing Concept Design and Schematic Design Documents including drawings, diagrams and outline specifications.
- Assist with developing Design Development Documents including drawings and outline specifications.
- Assist with the evaluation and selection of planting and materials and develop planting plans.
- Assist with grading design and plans.
- Assist with developing Contract and Construction Documents including drawings and coordinating specifications.
- Assist with Construction Administration tasks such as Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives.
- Assist with preparing Record Drawings.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
- General knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
- General understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Ability to engage and work within a creative and critical integrated design practice with an interest in holistic design, systems thinking, construction, materials, sustainability, and technical design detailing.
- Ability to produce design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.
- Ability to participate in collaborative project team settings.
- Strong time management, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to engage with occasional field work/site visits.
- A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD and an understanding of Microsoft Office, Revit and other BIM technologies, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and other recent modeling and rendering software.

**Education and Experience**
- A Master’s Degree or accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience working under the direct supervision of a Landscape Architect. A copy of your portfolio may be requested for review.
- Experience in landscape construction, design, or urban development-related position would be considered an asset.
- Experience working with non-profit organizations whose purpose is to enhance neighbourhoods through placemaking practices and policy development would be considered an asset.

This position will primarily work in an office setting however, some field work will be required.
- 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 membe