Senior Landscape Architect
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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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Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience in a consulting role with both private and public sector clients/projects and an established network of clients; existing relationships in the Edmonton and Western Canada region is an asset;
- Demonstrate success on interdisciplinary and complex assignments;
- Strong knowledge of landscape architecture best practices and ability lead multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative and integrated landscape architecture solutions;
- Excellent creative thinking and design abilities, with an ability to integrate sustainable design in urban and suburban context, and a familiarity with contemporary landscape architecture – peers, trends, research, and transformational projects;
- Design and thought leadership pertaining to a wide variety of project types and locations – from rural to urban;
- Ability to mentor, coach, teach, empower, inspire and motivate co-workers, working to engage and retain talent;
- Experience with business development, securing new clients/work, and developing strategic plans for professional practice in landscape architecture;
- Sound knowledge of industry practice and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service;
- Well-versed in local, regional, national and global trends in landscape architecture, urban design and planning;
- Excellent written and graphic communication skills, including hand drawing, sketching and visualization techniques, computer literacy in word processing and other standard office software, a depth of knowledge in the Adobe creative suite, In-Design, Sketch-Up and general knowledge of ACAD systems is an asset or similar platforms at a supervisory level of effectiveness is an asset;
- Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to function in a high volume, challenging environment;
- Experience managing staff, consultants, project teams, client relationships and complex projects;
- Superior research, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Willingness to travel as project opportunities arise (typically 1 to 3-day duration, approximately 1 to 2 times per month); and,
- Excellent professional references from client and professional design consultants.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in planning or landscape architecture related discipline is preferred or completion of an accredited planning or landscape architecture education program from a recognized educational institution. 10+ years of professional related experience after diploma/degree. Registration as a Landscape Architect in Canadian province(s) and/or the US and full member of CSLA or ASLA is required. Ability to be licensed in Alberta is 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.