Intermediate Landscape Architecture Technologist

Strong communities do not just happen—they are built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We are 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 are a place where you can apply your passion-and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a creative, driven Landscape Architectural Technologist to join our Edmonton Team. This position is an excellent opportunity for creatives who love landscape design, horticulture, construction detailing, project management, construction management, and field coordination.

Do you have excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills and the ability to work individually and collectively in a team environment? Do you like being in the sunshine and taking on everyday challenges? If you do, this would be a great position for you – so send in your application

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of project development: schematic design to contract administration and close-out.
• Prepare client presentation materials, design development documentation, site analysis, construction documentation, contract administration, and submissions on a wide variety of projects under guidance from senior landscape architects.
• Identify and solve technical issues.
• Conduct and participate in site meetings and conduct site reviews and inspections and coordinate work with construction crews, clients, consultants, sub-consultants, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with project consultants.
• Coordinate internally with design team and construction staff. 
• Assist landscape architects and other designers with project management and contract administration. 
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and other marketing materials.
• Coordinate and schedule multiple field construction milestones and team mates to achieve results.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellence in AutoCAD/ Civil3D and LandFX 2018 or higher, Bluebeam, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other graphics software.
• Experience with Revit/ BIM360 is an asset.
• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills.
• Forward thinker with ability to seek out and adapt to innovative technologies and processes.
• Excellent file management and organizational skills 
• Ability to work effectively on a team within a collaborative environment and multi-task effectively.
• Experience in preparing contract documents, specifications and working drawings.
• Construction/Field experience with the ability to collaborate with clients and contractors.
• Valid Driver's License with the ability to travel to and from site 
• Membership or ability to become a member with the AALA (Alberta Association of Landscape Architects) and/or CSLA (Canadian Society of Landscape Architects) is an asset but not required.

Education and Experience 

• College diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology / University degree in design related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of a mixture of office and field experience and project management experience
• 5+ years Construction knowledge and contract administration experience   
• Local knowledge of plant material and City of Edmonton and other standards.

We offer a flexible work environment – with a mix of deskwork and fieldwork. A hotel or semi-permanent workspace is provided for all employees and the ability to work partially from home is an option that can be discussed with your supervisor. We like to work hard and play hard too – so expect barbecues, park field trips and the odd game of bocce.

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.