Location
Kelowna, BC | Canada
Job description
Comp any: Ecora Engineering & Resource Group
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
WHO WE ARE
ECORA IS AN ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSULTING COMPANY
We are committed to delivering quality services to our valued clients. Our incredible team of engineers, environmental scientists and resource professionals work together to provide clients with a synergistic offering of services unique to the industry. We are built on the foundation of our core values: commitment to our people, our relationships, our community and our environment. For more information about Ecora, please visit our website
THE OPPORTUNITY
Ecora is looking for a talented and motivated Landscape Architect to join the Landscape Architecture department on a permanent full-time basis. The location would be Kelowna, BC for this position.
Ecora is committed to creating and delivering exceptional quality service to our valued clients and has extensive experience delivering of landscape, parks, and urban design master plans, coupled with community and public engagement efforts, site design from conceptual design through construction administration and project delivery on a variety of settings and scale-levels, from private development projects through public and municipal projects. Ecora provides consulting services to provincial government, municipalities, First Nation communities, resource industry companies, architects, developers, and contracting firms throughout British Columbia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a technical lead on Landscape Architecture Projects.
- Responsible for leading client projects and discipline specific projects for internal and external clients.
- Develop conceptual and schematic designs that integrate site context, programmatic requirements, and sustainability principles.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals and constraints.
- Participate on a variety of project types including complex landscape architectural designs.
- Project scoping, scheduling, and concept design through construction phase project management to execute work.
- Conduct site analysis and research to inform design decisions.
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and workshops to communicate design concepts and progress.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies during the design and construction phases.
- Provide project management support, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
- Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and construction documents
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Proficiency in AutoCAD. Additional proficiency in LandFX would be highly desirable.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in landscape architecture or related field.
- Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
- Strong design and graphic communication skills.
- Experience with project management, including budgeting and scheduling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and green building practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
NICE TO HAVES:
- Registration with the BCSLA would be an asset.
- Vectorworks Landmark experience would be an asset.
- Deltek Vantagepoint experience.
- Work for one of the fastest growing firms in Canada and one of the most exciting full-service professional consulting firms in Canada;
- Competitive salary;
- Paid annual vacation;
- Paid annual sick days;
- Comprehensive group benefits including extended health and dental coverage;
- Group RRSP match program;
- Ability to earn a bonus based on company success and employee contribution;
- Opportunities for professional growth and development; and
- Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues.
REWARDS OF WORKING AT ECORA
Ecora is an equal opportunity employer and stays true to its mission by ensuring it leads with its values. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our mission, Ecora strives to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels inspired and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members.
Ecora thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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