Job Description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our Landscape Architects create inspired spaces that reflect context, and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

We are currently seeking a creative, driven Junior Landscape Architectural Technologist to join our Edmonton Team. This entry level position is an excellent opportunity for creatives who love landscape design, horticulture, construction detailing, project management, construction management, and field coordination.

Do you have excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills and the ability to work individually and collectively in a team environment? Do you have an eye for detail, both on screen and in the field? If you do, this would be a great position for you – so send in your application!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project drawing packages including site analysis, design development documentation, construction drawings and specifications on a wide variety of projects under guidance from senior LATs and Landscape Architects.
• Participate in client meetings and prepare agendas, schedules and meeting minutes.
• Conduct and participate in site meetings and conduct site reviews and inspections, coordinating work with the engineering team, construction crews, clients, consultants, sub-consultants, and subcontractors according to schedule.
• Assist with Field Work tasks including investigating/verifying existing field conditions for inspections, site documentation, quantity measurement, and quality verification, etc.
• Assist Landscape Architects and the team with project management and contract administration tasks such as Progress claims/invoices, Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives.
• Coordinate inspections with municipalities, submitting all required documentation, drawings and data.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• General knowledge of landscape construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Ability to participate in collaborative project team settings.
• Ability to identify, discuss and solve technical issues.
• Ability to understand and apply municipal standards to development of design drawings and during construction installations
• Experience in preparing contract documents, specifications and working drawings.
• Strong time management, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and organizational skills.
• A high level of proficiency in AutoCAD with Civil 3D and LandFX as valuable assets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and other recent modeling and rendering software.
• Knowledge of City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards would be an asset
• Experience in Revit and other BIM technologies are not required, but would be an asset
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive to and engage in field work/site visits.
• Membership or ability to become a member with the AALA (Alberta Association of Landscape Architects) and/or CSLA (Canadian Society of Landscape Architects) is an asset but not required.

Education and Experience

• College diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology / University degree in design related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of related professional experience.
• Previous experience in landscape construction, design, project management, contract administration, and field work would be considered an asset.

Typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. We have a hybrid work environment, meaning there is a balance between working at the office and at home.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.