The Township of Langley is considered one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia. While balancing our unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty, our community is committed to providing opportunities for business, housing, and recreational facilities, and services. As an employer, we offer competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, and opportunities for continued professional development and career growth.
Job Overview
The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Landscape Design Technician to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Green Infrastructure Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Green Infrastructure Services, this unionized position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your creativity, knowledge and experience in landscape architecture and development. You will be responsible for performing technical landscape design work that supports our green infrastructure initiatives, and this position is ideal for applicants who are dynamic, team-oriented and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Review designs and specifications for conformance to applicable community and neighbourhood plan requirements, bylaws, policies and conditions
- Coordinate the municipal street tree and boulevard planting programs/policy through all phases of the development review process and ensure accurate as-built plans are prepared for development projects
- Perform site inspections of municipal development projects as required to ensure conformity with plans and specifications and prepare status reports on development and park projects
- Compile development generated landscape statistics relating to trees, trails and development types
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications:
- Graduation from a 2 year diploma program in Landscape Design or Landscape Architecture and some directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Thorough knowledge of landscape design principles and practices, landscape construction methods and skill in the use of computerized drafting and design software
- Considerable knowledge of landscape construction methods
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision on assigned projects
Required Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.
- BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.
Apply Now
Visit tol.ca/careers to apply for this exciting career opportunity in a growing community. The Township of Langley is an equal opportunity employer.
We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
