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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Park Planner - Designer
Posted on November 14, 2024 by Employer details District of Saanich
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DISTRICT OF SAANICH PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICESPARKSPark Planner - Designer Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 3 years)The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 124,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,500 members, our greatest asset is a high-performing workforce. Recently named one of BC?s Top Employers for 2024, we provide a collaborative, exciting and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent. The Parks Division is seeking a dynamic, temporary full-time Park Planner / Designer to join our team! Reporting to the Manager of Park Planning & Development, you will collaborate across the organization and with external agencies to implement key Council priorities from various Parks strategies including the People, Pets & Parks Strategy.In this role, you?ll contribute to a variety of capital projects, help shape park policies, and design vibrant, inclusive public spaces for the community.If you?re passionate about landscape architecture, park planning and design and eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to submit your application and help shape the future of parks and public spaces in Saanich. Qualified candidates have a bachelor?s degree in landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, or related discipline; four years of directly related park experience in park planning and design; eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planning, and/or the BC Society of Landscape Architects; training and/or related experience in the use of AutoCAD programs, computer graphics, Microsoft Office and presentation software; a valid Class 5 Driver?s licence; and possession of a private automobile available for work-related use as and when required. Experience with Asset Management software, Adobe Design Suite, IAPP accreditation, and PMP all considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. In addition, qualified candidates will have excellent communication, research, writing, presentation, project management, public engagement, and diplomacy skills as well as proven knowledge of park planning and design. The successful applicant will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (7 hours per day - 35 hours per week) with flex days and the possibility of a modified work schedule. Occasional work from home is available depending on work assignments. This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $49.41 per hour with an excellent benefits package and a generous pension plan. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply via our careers page by 11:45 p.m. on December 2, 2024, quoting competition 24318. The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC?s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.- LocationSaanich, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$49.41HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99527
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