Intermediate Landscape Architect

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.

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