Landscape Technician I

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 50006
Landscaping plays a key role in shaping our urban neighborhoods and is a primary determinant of our city’s environmental, financial and social sustainability. The development industry supports this sustainability by contributing approximately $13 million annually in landscaping infrastructure to the City of Edmonton, through the development process. To mitigate long term maintenance liabilities, the Landscape Technician I ensures developer contributed landscaping infrastructure meet all appropriate requirements prior to Construction approval.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to review, provide comments or recommend acceptance of drawings submitted for landscaped areas within City of Edmonton greenfield and infill areas.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Review and prepare responses to consultant’s landscaping designs and drawings particularly in infill development
• Attend meetings to explain design comments made on For Approval drawings
• Provide direction to consultants regarding design standard clauses or details that are unclear as part of the landscaping drawing approval process
• Provide feedback on design standards that require revisions due to challenges experienced during drawings review
• Recommend approval of drawings when City requirements, standards and other regulations have been met
• Attend meetings to explain design comments made on For Approval drawings
• Provide direction to consultants regarding design standard clauses or details that are unclear as part of the drawing approval process
• Respond to inquiries from consultants, developers and citizens by assessing city standards, policies and providing further investigations and response as required with guided supervision
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, council and senior management in implementation of city standards, policies, bylaws and supporting other internal agencies by providing input / technical support where necessary

Qualifications:

• Completion of a two-year Technical Diploma in Landscape Technology or a related field from a recognized institution

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Demonstrated training in landscape architectural practice, design and drafting
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate plant material with the ability to select plants for specific applications
• Knowledge of landscape and construction terminology, techniques and practices
• Proven ability in reviewing and interpreting landscape plans, drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication, technical writing, organizational and negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relationships with the development industry stakeholders (consultants, developers, contractors and other internal City of Edmonton staff)
• Demonstrated computer skills including CAD, Microsoft Office, digital filing systems, Google Drive, Gmail, SAP and SLIM
• Attention to detail with the ability to verify and assess documentation
• Ability to be a team player in a multidisciplinary work environment
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and complete work on time
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

• Review and prepare responses to consultant’s landscaping designs and drawings particularly in infill development
• Attend meetings to explain design comments made on For Approval drawings
• Provide direction to consultants regarding design standard clauses or details that are unclear as part of the landscaping drawing approval process
• Provide feedback on design standards that require revisions due to challenges experienced during drawings review
• Recommend approval of drawings when City requirements, standards and other regulations have been met
• Attend meetings to explain design comments made on For Approval drawings
• Provide direction to consultants regarding design standard clauses or details that are unclear as part of the drawing approval process
• Respond to inquiries from consultants, developers and citizens by assessing city standards, policies and providing further investigations and response as required with guided supervision
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, council and senior management in implementation of city standards, policies, bylaws and supporting other internal agencies by providing input / technical support where necessar