The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 124,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,500 members, our greatest asset is a high-performing workforce. Recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024, we provide a collaborative, exciting and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.
The Parks Division is seeking a dynamic Permanent Full time Park Planner / Designer to join our team! Reporting to the Manager of Park Planning & Development, you will collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to lead a variety of park planning initiatives, conduct research, manage contracts, and contribute to a range of diverse park development projects. Additionally, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping park policies and designing dynamic, inclusive public spaces that serve and enrich the community.
If you’re passionate about 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.
Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, or similar 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.
In addition, qualified candidates will have excellent communication, research, writing, presentation, project management, public engagement, and diplomacy skills as well as proven knowledge of park planning and design.
The successful applicant will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (7 hours per day - 35 hours per week) with the possibility of a modified work schedule. Occasional work from home is available depending on work assignments.