Landscape Architect

Work setting

• Various locations

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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• 3D graphic software
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Illustrator
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD
• Data manipulation and analysis
• MS PowerPoint

Landscaping experience

• Business
• Residential
• Restoration and/or preservation

Type of related experience

• Architecture
• Landscape maintenance
• Horticulture and/or gardening
• Landscape construction

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus