Landscape Architect

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What is in it for you?
Our client is excited about its current organizational growth and is seeking a Landscape Architect to join their team.

With offices all over Atlantic Canada, this company provides engineering planning and surveying services as the leader in the provision and consulting services for residential and commercial development.

If you are excited about taking on the challenge of a leadership role in this dynamic, client focused organization, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take on the new challenge and grow with this exciting team!


The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in landscape architecture is required
- 2+ years experience
- Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong design skills that are expressive in both sketch and finished formats
- Demonstrated graphic skill with both computer and manual techniques
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Work individually as well as part of a team
- Experience in a multidisciplinary environment an asset

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to the needs of our land development clients.

Responsibilities
Additionally, this position requires the Landscape Architect to attend public meetings to present ideas, projects and conceptual development plans.

The position involves some project management responsibilities and interacting with an array of clients.


Requirements
- Conferring with clients to determine design needs
- Examining and assessing designated sites and developing designs, taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage and other aspects
- Preparing detailed drawings for sites, including features such as plantings, surfaces, street furniture, site layout, and grading.
- Preparing site plans, reports, sketches, models, photographs, maps, land use studies, and design plans
- Estimating costs, preparing specifications, and evaluating tenders for landscape construction projects
- Conducting environmental design studies including environmental assessments, planning and the preservation and re-creation of historical sites
- Conducting community and neighborhood physical planning studies, participating in multidisciplinary urban design studies and preparing design guidelines
- Assisting Director, Human Resources in hiring Landscape Architecture support staff
- Managing Landscape Architecture support staff

Compensation
51k - 60k

Compensation and Benefits Details
Our client offers industry leading compensation, complimented with a full employee benefits program

Refer a Friend
If you are seeking an excellent opportunity to work in an environment that challenges you and provides you the opportunity for continuous learning please submit your resume via e-mail directly to: 11791.drake@hiredesk.net or call Kristen Robinson directly at (506) 862-1808


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Date Added
12/16/2008 6:30:10 AM

# of Positions
1

Job Category
Architecture

Industry
Engineering

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Position Information

* Company: Drake International
* Location: Moncton, NB
* Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee
* Job Category: Creative/Design
* Industry: Management Consulting Services
* Occupations: Architecture/Interior Design
* Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
* Salary/Wage: 51,000.00 - 60,000.00 CAD /year