Job Description

Job Snapshot

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  Employee Type:
  
  Regular Full-Time
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  Location:
  
  Oshawa
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  Job Type:
  
  Government
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  Experience:
  
  Not Specified
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  Date Posted:
  
  4/19/2023

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.
Job Title: Regular Full-Time Junior Landscape Architect Posting Number: 004229 Department: Economic and Development Services Department Branch: Planning Services Location: City Hall Eligible for Hybrid Work: Yes Posting Start Date: 2023/04/19 Posting End Date: 2023/05/05 by 4:30pm Employment Group: CUPE 251 Salary Grade: 08, $35.72 - $39.68 Standard Weekly Hours of Work: 36.25 Shift Work Required: No




Under the direction of the Manager of Development and Urban Design, the Junior Landscape Architect is responsible for undertaking technical review of planning applications, development proposals and capital projects from landscape architecture, urban design and development coordination perspectives, and providing professional assessments and recommendations, having regard for municipal, provincial and federal regulations, policies, guidelines and standards. The Junior Landscape Architect also conducts research, prepares policy recommendations, prepares reports, conducts site inspections, manages inquiries, and liaises with external organizations and other branches, departments, municipalities, agencies and ministries, with respect to landscape architecture, urban design and development coordination. Responsibilities

• Undertake technical review of planning applications, development proposals and capital projects from a landscape architecture, urban design and development coordination perspectives
• Conduct research and provide policy recommendations on landscape architecture and urban design best practices, policies, regulations, guidelines and standards
• Interpret and implement planning documents including landscaping design policies, zoning by-laws, official plans and urban design guidelines
• Liaise with various internal departments and external organizations representing Planning Services
• Coordinate application review with Parks Planning and Development and Parks Operations
• Negotiation enhanced design elements and approval conditions.
• Review site improvement and landscaping cost estimates
• Administer development agreements and release of site improvement and landscaping securities
• Conduct site inspections of completed projects from a landscaping perspective
• Respond in a clear and effective manner to public inquiries
• Exercise professional judgement in assessment documents and commenting on documents in consideration of municipal objectives and applicable municipal and external policies, guidelines, standards and regulations
• Use problem solving techniques to support municipal objectives and achieve high quality and timely landscaping, development and urban design
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills normally associated with the completion of a four year Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Landscape Architecture, plus a minimum of two years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a landscape architect in a municipal setting or consultant/design setting
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Eligible for full membership with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA)
• Experience using PC equipment and related software (e.g. MS Office) and willing to train on specialized software related to landscape architecture and planning matters
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong research, analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and adaptive to changing circumstances
• Ability to provide own transportation as required

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs. We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process. City of Oshawa employees need to apply through the intranet (iConnect) in order to be considered as an internal candidate. All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact us at humanresources@oshawa.ca or 905-436-5666. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.