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Landscape Designer

Binnie is looking for a Landscape Designer to join our Landscape Architecture, Sports & Recreation (LASR) Division full-time in our Burnaby office, located near scenic Deer Lake.

Our LASR Division is a leader in providing planning, design and construction administration services for public open spaces, and outdoor sports & recreation facilities for Municipalities, School Districts and others throughout Western Canada.

You will work with an accomplished team on high-visibility projects, including landscape architecture for parks and recreation, boulevard streetscaping, public open space master planning, and land development projects. You will also work on a wide variety of sports facility projects including synthetic and natural turf sports fields, running tracks and sports courts.

You will participate in the design process, engaging with the rest of Binnie’s Design Studio to develop sound technical solutions with creative flare. You will utilize your recreation/landscape background and strong graphic design skills.

YOUR ROLE:

  • Preparing design drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and graphics software
  • Supporting the design development process
  • Completing landscape designs, cost estimates and reports
  • Ensuring quality control procedures are completed as per Binnie’s Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Policy
  • Collaborating with other members of Binnie’s multi-disciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors and project managers

WHAT YOU BRING:

  • Completed Degree in Landscape Architecture from a BCSLA recognized educational institution or a two-year diploma program in a related field with an emphasis on CAD drafting and Graphic Arts
  • Eligible for registration as a BCSLA Intern Member preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe CS, Photoshop and Sketch Up
  • Strong graphic communication skills, specifically with the above programs, and hand graphics
  • Landscape or civil construction knowledge
  • Good aesthetic sense with the ability to prepare presentation style drawings
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong teamwork skills

Let us know why you want to work at Binnie, and why you would be a fit as our next Landscape Designer. Submit your application at http://binnie.com/careers/current-opportunities

Location: 
300 - 4940 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6
Canada
Contact: 
Helen Chan
Phone: 
(604) 420-1721
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.