Wentworth Landscapes
Based in Picton Ontario, Wentworth Landscapes provides landscape architectural services for a diverse range of commercial, educational, and municipal projects that enhance our clients’ and communities’ lives, while connecting them with the natural world. With a legacy spanning over three decades, we've earned recognition as leaders in the profession, delivering award-winning commercial, educational, and municipal landscape designs within south-eastern Ontario and beyond.
About Us:
At Wentworth Landscapes, we tailor purposeful designs that meet individual needs, community aspirations, and project goals. Our approach is rooted in a dedication to enhancing our clients' quality of life, creating beautiful outdoor spaces that beckon them outside, while providing environmentally beneficial design solutions.
We’ve built a dynamic team of over 90 skilled professionals, each excelling in their respective trades, including craftsmen, horticulturalists, lawn and garden management specialists, landscape architects and designers. However, what truly sets us apart, is our shared vision and commitment to excellence, from the client experience all the way to the finished projects. Our team has designed, constructed and maintained widely recognized award-winning projects for commercial, educational, municipal and private residential facilities.
Location:
Located in Picton, the heart of Prince Edward County, our central office offers a vibrant setting amidst renowned wineries, craft beer, artisanal cuisine, public beaches, and a lively music and arts scene. Here, opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure abound, providing the perfect backdrop for both work and play.
The Opportunity:
Our team is seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate or Senior Landscape Architect to join us in a full-time permanent position. We are interested in speaking with candidates who are excited to take a leadership role in the evolution of our professional practice, and who care about making a visible difference in the communities within which we live and work.
About You:
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or from an accredited program;
- Three or more years of experience in landscape architecture or related discipline;
- Experience at a landscape architecture design office or allied profession is an asset;
- Proficiency using AutoCAD to prepare drawings for permit and construction sets under the guidance of a project manager
- Experience with background review work including site analysis, design research, precedent study, surveys, zoning and planning studies;
- Experience with construction administration;
- Familiarity with coordination of work with other consultants, and the preparation of construction plans and details;
- High level of proficiency with digital modelling, preparing materials for public consultation and client meetings, and design drawings including illustrative plans, sections and elevations, and renderings;
- Excellent sense of spatial design and superior written, graphic, and oral communication skills
Desired Skills, Strengths & Interests:
- Consider yourself a “full spectrum practitioner”, with experience and expertise in proposal writing, project management, all phases of design, cost estimating and specifications, procurement and contracts, and construction administration
- Demonstrate high fluency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign and SketchUp.
- Demonstrate strong written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including significant experience with public and stakeholder engagement approaches and processes.
- Have direct project experience working in a multi-disciplinary design or construction setting with allied design professionals (e.g. engineering, planning, environmental, transportation, arborists, surveyors, etc.).
- Take pride in a positive and collaborative spirit when working with clients, colleagues, consultants, contractors, approval authorities, and members of the public.
- Practice excellence in time management skills, being able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and possess a high level of attention to detail and quality.
If this opportunity sounds exciting, submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to [email protected]
This position will remain open until filled. While we appreciate all interest, only the most qualified individuals will be contacted for an interview.
Wentworth Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation, please contact [email protected]
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
$75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Master's Degree (required)
Experience:
landscape architecture: 5 years (required)
AutoCAD: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person
Posted on: 2024-05-21
Hiring by Wentworth Landscapes