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Senior Landscape Architect, Infrastructure & Environment

Senior Landscape Architect, Infrastructure & Environment

Calgary, alberta

MMM Group is passionate about making a difference in communities through delivering innovative solutions that promote economic, social and ecological viability. Our employees improve and transform neighbourhoods across Canada and around the world, delivering diverse and sustainable solutions that become a reality through their project contributions.

We are valued and trusted by our clients and partners because of our commitment to deliver outstanding work and customer service every single day. Our employees are the reason behind our success, and we strongly believe in providing the resources, opportunities, training, and guidance needed to help them reach their full potential.

Take the next step in your career and join a great employer – one that provides an exceptional and dynamic work environment that motivates, and encourages teamwork, initiative, and creativity. With us, you will have continuous opportunities for professional growth and development; along with the opportunity to work on award-winning projects alongside highly-respected individuals who are authorities in their fields; and the opportunity to make a difference.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

MMM is currently seeking an Senior Landscape Architect to help grow our newly formed Landscape Architecture (LA) team in our Calgary office. Reporting to the Alberta Manager of Landscape Architecture (based in Edmonton), the successful candidate will work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team for completion of planning and conceptual design through to construction administration services for a wide variety of landscape architectural projects in the private, public and institutional sectors, often in cooperation with our established LA teams in Edmonton, Kelowna and across the country.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

  • Ability to meet with current and potential clients and develop business leads within Calgary and other municipalities across southern Alberta and south-eastern British Columbia (e.g. Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook, etc.)
  • Manage and work on projects within the broad scope of landscape architectural practice including master planning, landscape concept and detail design development, construction detailing, urban design, preparation of schematic illustrations and presentation of design work to our clients, the public, and project stakeholder groups.
  • Provide cost estimating, detail design services, contract document preparation, tender and contract administration services including inspection and construction management for total project involvement.
  • Support a variety of MMM Group disciplines within our Calgary and Canmore offices, primarily civil engineering, planning and transportation, with landscape architectural scope of work on multi-disciplinary projects.

 

Experience: 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Landscape Architecture (B.L.Arch. or M.L.Arch.) or a similar certification.  Candidates with a Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology (LAT) will also be considered.
  • 8 or more years of work experience in a consulting environment.  A background in public and/or institutional sectors will also be considered.
  • Membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA) and/or British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) is preferred;
  • An established network of contacts and clients in Calgary and/or southern Alberta would be desirable;
  • Solid knowledge of local landscape conditions, drawings and construction standards is preferable.
  • Enthusiastic individual with the ability to work as part of a team, a strong desire to take part in finding creative solutions that are environmentally responsible and technically sound;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and communicate with various professional disciplines;
  • Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines;
  • Understanding of project development, design development and contract and proposal preparation;
  • Construction documentation experience would be an advantage in your work at MMM;
  • Experience with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Sketch-Up is important.  Hand drawing skills are considered a strong asset.
  • Well rounded presentation and communication skills are a necessity.
  • Superb time management skills and high level of attention to detail to ensure that work is done correctly and thoroughly.

 

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Please note that all offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.  This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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To learn more about this position, our firm and the projects we have been involved in, or to apply to this position, please visit our website: mmmgrouplimited.com. Be sure to include a list of relevant projects that would be pertinent to this position. In an effort to reduce our environmental footprint, we strongly encourage applicants to submit their resume online. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  MMM Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates applying for this role must be legally able to work in Canada for any employer.

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Location: 
MMM Group Limited
5151 - 3rd Street SE
Calgary, AB T2H 2X6
Canada
Contact: 
Bernadette Chan
Phone: 
(604) 685-9381
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