Senior Project Landscape Architect

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

We offer progressive employment practices and a great work environment. This is an exempt position that offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53516P

Position Title: Senior Project Landscape Architect

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: FT

Position Groups: Management and Exempt

Division: Partnerships & Investments (DV276)

Department: Parks Planning (DP173)

Branch: Parks Planning (BR173)

Purpose of your Position - Non Union: The Senior Project Landscape Architect is responsible for the strategic and schematic planning and design of City parks, urban spaces, and public art projects. The position will oversee the selection of consultants, manage resources, oversee project communications, strategic planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, budgeting, and monitor projects through tender preparation, as well as guide City beautification and monumentation.

Classification Summary - Union:

Duties - Union:

Results and Activities - Non union:

• Manage staff and consultants to conduct the design and construction of City parks, public urban space & public art projects.
  • Establish design criteria, scope of work, constraints, requirements, risks, benefits, and opportunities.
  • Coordinate internal and outside agency input; appoint, engage, manage, oversee, and evaluate City staff, consultants, and contractors.
  • Provide technical expertise during pre-design, design, tendering, and construction of projects.
  • Procure, recommend, and award contracts to consultants and contractors in consultation with the Purchasing Dept.
• Manage resources to adequately complete the design and construction of City Parks, Urban Design & Public Art projects.
  • Prepare, oversee, update, and refine cost estimates, including determination of funding sources and budgets.
  • Approve all project expenditures for consulting, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Prepare reports and participate in presentations to Council when required.
  • Assume ownership and responsibility for the schedule and budgets of park projects.
• Ensure that the needs of the community are addressed by the parks and public spaces community and corporate objectives.
  • Work with the Communications Department to develop and undertake strategies to provide the public and stakeholders with ongoing communication of project impacts and schedules.
  • Gauge public/customer satisfaction with directions taken by providing opportunities for feedback.
• Review, Improve and Implement Design Standards
  • Work with City staff and consultants to review, improve, and implement design standards.
  • Assist in the development of a set of consistent project management tools to track and monitor schedule progress, track and monitor budget adherence, identify risk elements, assess quality, and administer contracts.
  • Ensure alternatives are explored and bylaws, policies, and legal requirements are adhered to.
  • Operating budget: $700,000 / year – Responsibility: Shared
  • Capital budget: $20,000,000/ year – Responsibility (List one): Shared
  • Who has final spending authority: Parks Planning & Design Manager
  • Two of Direct Reports, Two of departmental reports
  • Develop, inspire, hire, assess, discipline, and reward employees.
  • Mentor staff to improve their knowledge and experience.

Knowledge - Non Union:

Degree in Landscape Architecture, or alternate equivalent degree (e.g. Architecture or Civil Engineering). Professional Registered Landscape Architect or alternate equivalent professional designation (e.g. Engineer / Architect registered or eligible for immediate registration in BC with comparable landscape architecture experience). A minimum of 5 years of landscape architecture experience, including strategic planning and budgeting, design development, project management, tendering, construction, and contract administration in the municipal environment. Management of technical staff, consultants, and contractors. Preparation of requests for proposals, technical reports, and recommendations. Knowledge of applicable design standards, codes, and legislation, including but not limited to CLS and MMCD. MMCD Certified CA and/or PMP designation is desirable.

Skills & Abilities - Non Union:

Accountability, service excellence, solutions-oriented, communication excellence, relationship building and people management, leadership, and strategic thinking.

Physical Demands: Some occasional hiking over rough terrain; driving, regular office and computer work.

Special Instructions to Applicant: A portfolio is optional and if included should be included as “other documents”. 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 Licence, 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 Licence”.

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

Pay Rate: $113,000 to $132,000

Posting Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Date: 01/08/2025

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day: 7

Hours of Work: 8 am to 4 pm

Work Location: CITY HALL

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 (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
• * How many years of experience do you have designing and implementing architectural projects since you completed your Architectural Degree?
• * How would you best summarise your role for the majority of landscape architecture projects you have been involved with recently (past 3 years)?
• * How many years’ experience do you have managing or coordinating consultants of other disciplines?
• * Which of the following best describes your experience with public consultation in the past five years?
• * How many years of experience do you have writing terms of reference, RFP's and evaluating responses?
• * How many years of experience do you have working with municipal governments and working with public officials (either internally or as a consultant)?