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.
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.
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.
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.
