Senior Landscape Architect

Description:

Serve as a project manager and lead junior staff on complex projects including organizing and developing project terms of reference, scope and requests for proposals, oversees consultant teams and supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged on project, and administers budget.

Lead the planning, design and implementation of a variety of assigned park project initiatives and activities, and park capital infrastructure renewal and development projects such as park structures, playgrounds, sports fields, trails and greenways, storm water systems, and other related facilities. Prepare, monitor and lead the development, preparation, implementation of park management plans.

Plan and conduct consultation with the public, stakeholders and other departments and agencies on matters related to projects and assignments, and answer enquiries from the public.

Represent the department at meetings with Council, neighbourhood and professional groups, cross-departmental staff teams, working groups, and internal and external committees to make presentations and provide guidance and advice. Liaise with other sections on design and construction projects and issues.

Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams (environment, turf, horticulture, arboriculture, construction, public works, planning); consult with community and park user groups; manage project budgets and timelines; report on progress to various bodies such as the public, community associations, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Council, and senior staff.

Provide supervision of up to three staff. Oversee the work of, and provide instruction to staff and contractors on park projects. Provide technical supervision while continuing to perform day to day duties.

Perform technical park design work including collecting information, analyzing data, preparing reports, summarizing findings, and making recommendations; prepare conceptual and detailed technical drawings and specifications. Perform computer-based design and drafting tasks using AutoCAD, graphic design, project management and word processing software.

Assist the Manager of Park Development with a variety of external park initiatives including liaising with municipal planning staff on development proposals, assessing park and greenways acquisition proposals, assessing third-party park improvement proposals, and undertaking site and project planning and design initiatives.