Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants Canada Inc. is seeking a full time Landscape Designer for our ecological restoration, arborist/forestry services, and natural heritage system design projects. The landscape designer would be part of GEIs ecological restoration team, which includes expertise in terrestrial and aquatic ecology, species at risk, landscape architecture, climate change, Indigenous engagement, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, and fluvial geomorphology. Our ecological design is based on climate projections, which strengthens the resilience of the habitats we create and ensures continued ecosystem services for healthier communities. The landscape designer position includes the preparation of grading and planting plans and preliminary cost estimates for natural channels, wetland, grassland, woodland and wildlife habitats, including habitats for species at risk. The landscape designer would also work with the arborist/forestry staff to prepare Tree Inventory Preservation Plan drawings.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Collaborate with GEI’s landscape architect, restoration ecologists, natural scientists, arborists, foresters, engineers and fluvial geomorphologists to provide ecological restoration services, including:

• Produce conceptual designs and technical and tender ready drawings;

• Design terrestrial and aquatic habitat grading and planting plans;

• Draft preliminary cost estimates;

• Prepare tree inventory preservation plan drawings;

• Create restoration specifications/typicals for drawings and tender packages;

• Conduct site visits to examine existing conditions, in progress construction, as built conditions, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design, or equivalent;

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in planting design and natural features grading preferred;

• Knowledge of native vegetation communities and flora is an asset;

• Experience in tree inventory surveys, tree preservation plan drawings and reporting considered an asset;

• Experience working in and around watercourses considered an asset;

• Experience in construction and contract administration is considered an asset;

• Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil3D and Office required (formal training in AutoCAD an asset);

• Competency in ArcGIS is an asset;

• Experience with Bluebeam Revu an asset;

• Creative, self-directed, and motivated to gain new knowledge and skills;

• Strong written and verbal communication, organization and time management skills; and

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access (required).

• Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts

• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends

• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses

• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program

• Rewards and Recognition

• RRSP Program

• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder

• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.