Job Description

Description
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

• *We don\'t just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location be based out of City Hall, 426, Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for leading Parks Design & Construction development and renewal projects from preliminary planning, through design stages to completion of construction. Other responsibilities include leading studies and a range of initiatives, working collaboratively with other city departments, outside agencies and the public. The position also provides Landscape Architectural expertise to other Corporate teams.
Responsibilities
The Landscape Architect will be responsible for:

• Consultants engaged in capital projects and studies to ensure project tasks and deliverables are realized. Reviewing work from a technical and administrative perspective to ensure that design and tender documents are complete and meeting engineering, landscape architectural and corporate standards.
• Project cost estimates, design, cost control and scheduling of all work for the delivery of projects within assigned timelines.
• Financial control of all projects, including reporting when budget areas are outside tolerance levels, documentation, account set up and closure.
• Responding to public, staff and elected official inquiries and complaints, to resolve matters, including participation in decisions or actions taken.
• Preparing and authoring reports and recommendations for Council consideration and representing the department at corporate and community meetings and functions on related assigned projects.
• Providing Landscape Architectural comments and requirements to other departments for Corporate projects and other departmental circulations.
• Contributes to the Parks capital budget process and asset management planning

Requirements
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate university degree in Landscape Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture degree with registration in the O.A.L.A. This is combined with more than 5 years relevant years practical experience. Must possess strong design skills, technical knowledge and project management skills. Must have experience in the following computer applications: AutoCAD and GIS ArcView.
This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation.
Additional Information
All City of Burlington staff are required to abide by the City\'s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/resources/Corporate-Policies/COVID-19-Staff-Vaccination-Policy.pdf
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $82,534.00-$103,168.00 per year