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Landscape Architectural Technologist

Position Summary IBI Group knows how to turn an idea into a vision, a vision into a design, and design into reality. We are recognized internationally and locally, as leaders in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Community Master Planning, Intelligence, Engineering, and Architecture, specializing in sustainable, eco-centric development. IBI Group’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design practice takes a vision and creates interesting livable spaces. We are committed to the concept of sustainability as a means of protecting and caring for the environment and sustainability is an integral part of the IBI Group practice. Our team promotes a workshop/studio environment, ensuring a collaborative approach to projects. IBI Group’s Calgary office is searching for a Landscape Architectural Technologist to join its growing team. Are you looking for a challenging opportunity where you will be a part a variety of large scale projects in the private and public sectors? For example; new neighbourhoods with parks, entry features, stormwater ponds, urban plazas, schools, hospitals, and major roadways. Are you looking for the chance to work in a collaborative environment at a multi-disciplinary firm that takes a holistic approach? Are you looking for a career opportunity with long term development? Then come and discover what IBI has to offer. Responsibilities: • Create technical drawings for a variety of private and public sector landscape architectural projects • Produce design development drawings and creative presentation graphics • Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimating, tendering and contract documentation • Assist with and/or lead contract administration services including site inspections

Education: 

• Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology • Previous experience as a Landscape Architectural Technologist/Landscape Designer preferred

Experience: 

• Construction knowledge and field experience • Experience in preparation of contract documents/working drawings • Organized with good interpersonal skills • Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills; • Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch up, Microsoft Office software and other Adobe Suite graphics software such as Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design. We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments. From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, we design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play. Our collaborative and combined approach focuses not only on creating the best solutions today, but also determining the right solutions for tomorrow. We believe cities in the future must be designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch. At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

Contact: 
RJ Skyers
Phone: 
(780) 428-4000
Click to view background photo & credits
Project: Westminster Pier Park
Landscape Architect / Firm: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.
Location: New Westminster, British Columbia
Photo Credit: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.