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Landscape Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION

WSP is currently seeking a Landscape Technician to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design, located at our Kelowna office.  Reporting to the Director this position will be responsible for collaborating with a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team in the completion of planning and conceptual design through to detailed design and construction administration services for a wide variety of landscape architectural and master planning projects in the private, public and institutional sectors.

Responsibilities

·  Preparation of conceptual design and construction-level digital drawings and specifications, including cost estimating;

·  Development of meeting minutes and  presentations;

·  Proposal coordination and business development materials;

·  Coordination with project managers and other office staff  on production and design-related issues; and

·  Other duties as assigned.

Education: 

 Diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology or University Degree in Landscape Architecture or combination of related education and experience.

Experience: 

·  1+ year of work experience in a consulting environment.  A background in public and/or institutional sectors will also be considered;

·  Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required;

·  Experience in, production of design and presentation drawings and contract documents is essential. .  Field experience is considered an asset;

·  Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude and ability to coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors and various professional disciplines;

·  Knowledge of local landscape conditions, drawings and construction standards is preferable; and

·  Experience with AutoCAD, Google Sketch-up, Word and Excel are required.  Experience with PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, as well as hand-drawing skills, will be considered as strong assets.

Location: 
WSP
540 Leon Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y6J6
Canada
Contact: 
Keyur Shah
Phone: 
(587) 489-0279
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.