Landscape Architect

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Confer with clients to determine design needs
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Develop designs taking into consideration landscape features, buildings, climate, future usage and other aspects
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of detailed drawings of sites
• Prepare or oversee preparation of site plans, reports, sketches, models, photographs, maps, land use studies and design plans
• Estimate costs, prepare specifications and evaluate tenders for landscape construction projects
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in a provincial association of landscape architects
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD

Landscaping experience

• Residential

Type of related experience

• Architecture
• Nursery work
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Reliability