Landscape Architecture

AECOM • Burnaby, BC

2d • CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At AECOM Buildings + Places, we plan, design and deliver some of the most complex infrastructure in Canada, helping realize our firm’s vision of a world where infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Our Burnaby studio is seeking a Landscape Architect IV – Design and Community Planning. This is a newly created position. As a large, multi-national corporation, there are limitless opportunities for career growth at AECOM. As our successful applicant, you will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of multiple Landscape Architecture and Urban Design projects from inception through completion. Project types include but are not limited to: Multi-disciplinary landscape infrastructure; community land use plans and master plans; mobility master plans and designs; institutional facilities for all levels of government and First Nations; green infrastructure and ecological restoration, and; regional, Provincial and National parks. Apply your genuine excitement, enthusiasm, and creativity for transdisciplinary scale projects that are the hallmark of AECOM. Work on challenging infrastructure and design projects that “lead with community” and complement our strong technical capabilities in civil and transportation engineering. Secure your own future by developing winning ideas that capture the imagination of our clients at the proposal stage. You will then direct projects from inception through completion and may serve as the Authenticating Professional on deliverables.

Requirements

• BA/BS + six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional registration, eligibility for registration, or active pursuit of registration is considered an asset.
• IAP2, Indigenous engagement training, facilitation training, or related certifications are considered assets.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across clients, communities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong facilitation, communication and consensus-building skills.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
• Ability to operate independently while contributing to larger project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with landscape architecture, planning and design software as appropriate to your discipline.
• Strong visual communication and presentation capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• 7–12 years of progressive experience in landscape architecture, planning, community development, Indigenous planning, cultural planning, or a related field.
• Degree or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Community Planning or related field.
• Registration or Eligibility as a Full Member of a Provincial Landscape Architecture Association, with the expectation of full membership status within 6 months of employment.
• Experience delivering projects for public sector agencies, municipalities, Indigenous communities and institutional clients.
• Experience developing strategic plans, master plans, recreation plans, cultural plans, land-use plans, community plans or related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to community, cultural, recreation, land-use, infrastructure and master planning projects.
• Develop concepts, frameworks and implementation strategies that align community aspirations with practical delivery pathways.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality reports, presentations, graphics and design materials.
• Lead site analysis, opportunities and constraints assessments, visioning exercises and concept development.
• Integrate landscape architecture, planning, engineering, cultural planning and Indigenous perspectives into coherent project outcomes.
• Support well-informed planning and design processes with municipal, First Nations, Métis and Indigenous organizations.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement activities with community members, leadership and technical staff.
• Assist project teams in applying sound planning approaches to develop short-, mid- and long-range plans.
• Act as a day-to-day client contact for assigned projects.
• Support client satisfaction by proactively identifying challenges, opportunities and implementation considerations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and senior leadership to maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and develop new client relationships.
• Manage components of scope, schedule and budget for medium-sized assignments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams that may include landscape architects, planners, architects, engineers, engagement specialists and environmental professionals.
• Monitor project progress and communicate risks and opportunities to project leadership.
• Support quality management and technical excellence across all deliverables.
• Contribute to successful project delivery from proposal through implementation.
• Mentor junior planners, designers and emerging professionals.
• Share expertise related to Indigenous engagement, master planning, facilitation and community-based design.
• Support studio growth through collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to development of tools, templates and best practices that strengthen delivery across Canada.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior