Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 05/26/2024
Job Summary
The Parks & Culture Planning team consists of both Planners and Landscape Architects who work together to plan parks, expand parkland, protect park assets, and comment on behalf of the Parks, Forestry & Environment Division on development applications, environmental assessments, and City realty matters.
The Landscape Architect Intern will play a key role in providing the Parks & Culture Planning team with timely and accurate support in the day-to-day operations of the team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Site inspections under the direction of the Landscape Architects.
- Prepare inspection reports.
- Pool Permit review support and tracking.
- Park Access Permit coordination support.
- Prepare digital presentation materials.
- Provide graphic support for team on special projects and presentations.
- Special project research and information gathering.
- Complete and/or contribute to reports, special studies, and projects.
- Assist with completing contract administration tasks and memos as necessary.
- Assist with public engagement processes.
- Support Parks & Culture Planning team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a recognized Landscape Architecture program This position is intended to give third- or fourth-year students practical site and office experience that will assist in both career development and obtaining post-graduation employment in the field of Landscape Architecture
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience with AutoCad and/or Microstation applications.
- Applicants must have strong organization and time management skills.
- Applications must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle access is required (mileage is paid for by the City). The successful candidate will be required to carry the appropriate car insurance for the use of their vehicle for City business.
Hourly Rate/Salary: 19.22 – 22.84
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: [[custlocation]]
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Parks & Culture Planning
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
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