Landscape Design Technician - 12 month Term

Special Instructions

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating, “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53619P

Position Title: Landscape Design Technician

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: Term (12 months)

Position Groups: CUPE Civic

Division: Infrastructure (DV220)

Department: Roadways Operations (DP212)

Department Name: Technical Services (287)

Branch: Technical Support Services (BR287)

Purpose of your Position

The Landscape Design Technician designs, plans, organizes, supervises and inspects municipal landscape projects.

Duties

1. Prepares landscape design plans for parks and other landscape projects, including conceptual and detailed drawings and specifications for site grading, types of plants and trees, soils, irrigation, parks furniture and other site elements.
2. Coordinates the Municipal Street Tree and Boulevard Planting Program through site plan reviews, documentation and inspections of installations for conformance with City standards.
3. Prepares and administers grant applications for various parks projects (i.e. new playground construction, tree planting initiatives, pathways and trails for new subdivisions, etc.)
4. Works with various community groups and non-profit organizations to identify and negotiate potential partnerships for sources of funding and donations of materials/equipment and volunteer labour for various community parks/green space improvement initiatives; supervises project teams.
5. Prepares cost estimates for projects to be included in the budget; writes specifications for tender documents and RFPs; monitors costs and budget for specific park construction projects.
6. Performs on-site inspections of parks development projects through all construction phases; is accountable to ensure conformity with plans and all specifications (i.e. type of plants and trees, soils, irrigation, etc.); coordinates work with other City departments.
7. Directs and instructs staff and/or contractors on specified parks construction projects. Prepares reports on project costs, deficiencies, schedules, etc.
8. Ensures that accurate as-built plans are prepared for development projects.
9. Revises and updates existing park plan records and drawings.
10. Responds to various enquiries from staff, contractors, developers, planners, community organizations and the general public; develops and implements solutions to problems.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate: $38.80 per hour with 2 step progression to $41.34 per hour

Posting Date: 03/18/2025

Closing Date:

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day: 7

Hours of Work: 7am to 3pm

Work Location: PARKS OFFICE/YARD

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents:

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate which level of post-secondary education you have in Landscape Architecture.
  • None
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Higher than a Degree
• * How would you best summarise your role for the majority of landscape architecture projects you have been involved with recently (past 3 years)?
  • Lead project landscape architect working for a municipality
  • Lead project landscape architect working in private practice
  • Design landscape architect (working under a project leader) either for a municipality or in private practice
  • BCSLA Intern (working under a project leader) either for a municipality or in private practice
  • None of the above