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Senior Landscape Architect

Beacon Environmental Limited is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead our existing Landscape Architecture team based in Guelph, Ontario. Beacon is a progressive and independent firm that is looking to grow its Landscape Architecture Team, and is looking for the right person to lead that growth with the support of existing management. We are looking for an energetic and experienced professional with a passion for pursuing opportunities related to ecological design and a desire to work with Ecologists, Fluvial Geomorphologists and other environmental specialists.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of professional experience, including experience in all aspects of landscaping projects, from conceptual design to contract administration. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects, and working in a multi-disciplinary setting. 

Beacon offers a competitive compensation package including ownership opportunities, a performance bonus system, health benefits, and RRSP matching. Our inclusive corporate culture is carefully designed to make us an exceptionally competitive firm, and a fulfilling place to establish a career in the dynamic industry of environmental consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical oversight of landscape architecture projects and assist in the management of the Landscape Architecture team;
• Solicit landscape architectural projects in existing and new areas of interest;
• Lead a range of landscape architecture projects, including working with public and private sector clients, and coordination with Beacon staff as well as with multi-disciplinary consultant teams external to Beacon; and
• Undertake quality control of landscape architectural products.

Start Date: Summer/Fall 2018
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Salary: To be negotiated based on skills and experience
Benefits: Yes

Education: 

• A University degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture;

Experience: 

• Full membership within the O.A.L.A.;
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of landscaping projects, from conceptual design to contract administration;
• Possess a broad range of experience with skill set(s) complementary to the core experience of Beacon;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality design work and design presentations;
• Familiarity with Low Impact Development (LID) principles, techniques and designs;
• Previous experience working with municipalities and land development industry;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills.

Location: 
Beacon Environmental
373 Woolwich St.
Guelph, ON N1H 3W4
Canada
Contact: 
Christine McKenzie
Fax: 
(905) 201-0639
Phone: 
(905) 201-7622 x246
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Project: Westminster Pier Park
Landscape Architect / Firm: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.
Location: New Westminster, British Columbia
Photo Credit: PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc.