Job Summary

Under supervision of the Land Development Project Manager, this position prepares conceptual and detailed landscaping and subdivision designs; tender documents, administers contracts and project manages the construction for Saskatoon Land landscaping, enhancement projects and supports other related land development activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares conceptual and detailed designs, related presentation drawings, working drawings, estimates, specifications and tender documents.
• Administer contracts and manages project construction.
• Communicates with customers and other relevant stakeholders regarding existing and future neighbourhood projects.
• Attends and participates at new neighbourhood public information meetings.
• Assists with the interpretation and application of City of Saskatoon policies, standards and guidelines pertaining to landscape and other enhancement design, construction and maintenance projects.
• Prepares feasibility studies and reports as required for landscaping and other  projects.
• Assists in the preparation of Neighbourhood Concept Plans , recreation sites and public open spaces.
• Assists in the understanding and promotion of sustainable land development practices as it relates to landscape development and other enhancement projects.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in planning, landscape architecture or related field. 
• Three years' experience in all phases of landscape architecture, including design, preparation of working drawings and supervising development of urban parks and recreation projects.
• Full Membership, or eligibility for Full Membership to the Saskatchewan Association of Landscape Architects or related professional membership
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of planning and land development construction processes.
• Knowledge of landscape design including hardscape elements, plant materials and irrigation.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of City of Saskatoon Park Development Guidelines and Standard Construction Specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare presentations and working drawings for landscape and other enhancement projects.
• Ability to prepare specifications, estimates and reports.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of AutoCad.
• Skill in developing grading plans, drainage systems and balanced cut/fill.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing and spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Office).