Landscape Designer – 1 Vacancy

County of Brant•Brant, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing technical landscape architecture work and conceptual designs for various park, landscape, and environmental projects. The Landscape Designer will complete less complex park renewal projects from conceptual design through implementation, including construction drawings, cost estimates, contract administration, and construction supervision. The position works closely with the Landscape Architect to support park development and corporate projects, coordinating and managing contractors and supervising the construction of parks and trails. Field visits, site inspections, and warranty reviews will be conducted, along with assisting in information gathering, specification writing, and inventory of construction details. The role also includes participating in public engagement initiatives, developing park conceptual plans, master plans, and presentation drawings, and maintaining park and forestry inventory data. Grant applications and planting plans for gardens and tree planting programs will be prepared. The position coordinates and administers forestry and horticulture programs, including responding to inquiries, integrated pest management, and ecological restoration activities. It also coordinates forestry and horticulture events and assists with administrative functions for the horticulture program. Input will be provided for policy and procedure development, engineering design standards, and horticulture operations. Cost estimates will be prepared to support operational and capital budgets and asset management. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including outdoors.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Landscape Design / Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Civil Engineering, Ecological Restoration, or related field or related professional certifications
2 years of related experience in landscape design, forestry or horticultural environment
Experience in the planning and facilitation of community information sessions and workshops relating to park design, forestry and horticulture
Demonstrated knowledge of landscape design principles and practices, landscape construction methods, materials, and applications
Demonstrated experience managing contractors on construction, park or trail projects
Technical experience working in a landscape, forestry, or an ecological restoration setting
Possess an understanding of horticultural practices, forestry management, ecological restoration, and invasive species management
Understanding of municipal park, cemetery, and open space planning and development practices
Working knowledge of AutoCAD for the creation of design drawings and plans
Experience with GIS software for data input and record management
Hands on horticultural knowledge and the ability to prepare planting plans with knowledge of trail types and design specifications
Effective communication skills with a focus on customer service
Valid Class G driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract
An acceptable criminal background check

Responsibilities

Performs technical landscape architecture work and conceptual designs of various park, landscape, and environmental projects
Completes less complex park renewal projects from conceptual design, detailed design through implementation, construction drawings and details including cost estimates, contract administration and construction supervision.
Works closely with the Landscape Architect to support park development and corporate projects
Coordinate and manage contractors, supervise the construction of parks and trails
Performs field visits, site inspections, warranty reviews and prepares related reports
Assists with gathering information and data, specification writing, and preparing inventory of construction details.
Participate in public engagement initiatives, including the preparation of presentations and materials
Assist with development of park conceptual plans, master plans, presentation drawings and sketch details
Helps maintain park and forestry inventory data, plans and related records
Prepares grant applications
Prepares planting plans for gardens, boulevard and park tree planting program.
Coordinates and administers forestry and horticulture programs, including responding to inquiries, coordinating and integrated pest management and ecological restoration activities
Coordinates forestry and horticulture events such as volunteer tree planting days, ecological restoration, Communities in Bloom, Bee City events
Assists with administrative functions for the horticulture program including but not limited to program planning, ordering supplies
Provides input for policy and procedure development, engineering design standards and horticulture operations
Prepares cost estimates to support the operational and capital budgets and asset management