Intermediate or Senior Level Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect
posted 3 weeks ago

Description

LOCI Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Inc. seeks talented, energetic, and passionate professionals to join our growing practice based in beautiful Vancouver, B.C.

Our firm’s identity stems from the idea of genius loci; a term that refers to a location's distinctive atmosphere, its nature, or a spirit of place. As place makers, problem solvers and designers, this idea embodies the approach to our work and our core inspiration for what we do - aiming to improve the everyday experiences in our communities. Our studio is built on the collective experiences of over 20 years of design, planning, and project management expertise serving our diverse client base, including developers, municipalities, and institutions, on projects that span throughout Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the B.C. Interior, Washington State, and California. As a full-service firm, we pride ourselves in our adaptability, responsiveness, and willingness to exceed client expectations.

We are looking to add the following position(s) to our growing Team:

Intermediate or Senior Level Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect

We are looking for a driven and self-motivated person with a degree in Landscape Architecture, with 4-6+ years’ experience in a landscape architecture office. LOCI is seeking team members who have leadership qualities and can work in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. You have exceptional communication and design skills, with experience overseeing all facets of project management. Experience in overseeing construction documentation, specification writing, and field services will be considered an asset.

In addition, we are looking for applicants who display the following skills:

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams through the schematic design, design development, permitting and contract document phases of a project;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Excellent time management of various projects with conflicting demands;
• A willingness to resolve problems quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to lead a small in-house design team on various projects with direct oversight by the Principal-In-Charge;
• Experience with proposal writing and tracking is considered an asset;
• Special emphasis on people with an interest in urban design, mixed-use development, public realm, institutional, infrastructure, streetscapes, and single family residential work;
• Experience and willingness to travel to various project sites during Contract Administration and Field Review (a valid BC Drivers licence is considered an asset);
• Proficiency in Vectorworks (or equivalent CAD software), Creative Suite, 3D software and Lumion, Microsoft Office;
• Ideally, en route to BCSLA registration if not already a registered L.A.

We are a young and dynamic firm looking for professionals who have a strong desire to play key and contributing roles in the rapid growth of our practice, with a chance to work on exciting and challenging projects in a supportive and collaborative office environment. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive salaries commensurate with experience. If you enjoy a challenging and fast-paced work environment and are seeking opportunities to grow in your career, send us a PDF version of your resume and portfolio to [email protected] by May 17, 2024.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those invited for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-17

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