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Parks Landscape Technician (2 Years)
Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on

August 10, 2021
at 11:59 PM
Job ID: 3896 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)
Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture
Job Description: The City???s Parks Division is responsible for the delivery and operation of Surrey???s parks system which is over 7,300 acres in size and serves over 500,000 residents. Parks provide a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities for the City???s residents while also protecting valuable forests and sensitive ecosystems. We are passionate about what we do here in the City of Surrey and we are looking for a talented individual to join us.

The Landscape Technician will provide support to the Parks, Planning, Research & Design section including technical and graphic support and drafting work related to the planning, design and construction of Surrey???s parks.??This position reports to the Landscape Architect and is part of a team of 9 planners and designers.
Duties: Responsibilities include:

Assist with the conceptual design, detailed design, coordination, and delivery of Surrey Parks????? 2021 and 2022 capital projects.
Perform site analysis, research, public consultation, cost estimating / project budgeting, marketing and communications, and work on strategies/guidelines.
Draft and update standard park construction details under supervision of the Landscape Architect. This will involve compiling and reviewing technical information from various stakeholders and existing standards.
Assist others in the development of methods and procedures for carrying projects to completion from advance planning to design to construction drawings.
Convey complex technical information to the public through preparation of simple and clear schematics, process charts, perspectives, site plans, elevations, cross-sections, construction details, electronic displays and other forms of communication.
Educational Requirements: As the successful candidate, you are an independent self-starter and a great team member. You???re a logical and analytical problem solver with a knowledge of the industry and a flare for creative thinking. You are a great communicator who can deal diplomatically with the public, contractors and City staff. You are familiar with landscape and park construction techniques and can prepare construction detail drawings using AutoCAD software.??You are certified and registered, or are eligible to be certified and registered, as a member of the BC Society of Landscape Architects, or Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Technician under the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians Act & Regulations of British Columbia.??Please attach a portfolio demonstrating past design work with application.

You also meet the following criteria:

Degree in Landscape Architecture or Diploma in Landscape Technology or Diploma of Technology from a nationally accredited program, preferably with a specialization in landscape drafting;
Supplemented by a minimum of 1 year experience in a technical role or office drafting experience;
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop;
Competency in ArcGIS, Google Sketchup, Bluebeam Revu, etc. are considered an asset;
An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience;
Valid B.C. Driver's License; and
Experience using the Canadian Landscape Standard, BC Building Code and the Master Municipal Construction Documents are considered an asset.
Salary: competitive
Additional Information: Please apply directly to the City of Surrey careers page https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to job ID 3896.
Address: 13450 104 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 1V8
E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca
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Opening Date: August 4, 2021 08:30 AM
Closing Date: August 10, 2021 11:59 PM

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