The City of Kelowna is seeking an experienced Parks & Landscape Planner to join us in leading the development of a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city. By providing high quality public parks, constructing resilient and sustainable infrastructure, and creating urban environments with a strong sense of space, the City will build strong communities.
Join us at an exciting time in the development of Kelowna’s parks portfolio and help mold the city you live in! We are looking for a talented and committed individual to lead a variety of landscape projects within our multi-disciplinary planning team. Broad experience in landscape architecture and the public environment, playground design, neighborhood and community parks, recreational facilities, beaches, linear parks, and environmentally sensitive areas will be fundamental to leadership in the planning of public spaces that support the City vision. This position will lead projects through planning and design phases in a wide spectrum of park types.
Help create Kelowna as a city of the future. Our diverse team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.
Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position with an hourly rate progressing from $44.88 to $47.66 per hour plus employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
The City of Kelowna has a COVID vaccination policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and ongoing employment.
Applications must be received by end of day March 16, 2022.
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest
Applicants need a university degree in Landscape Architecture and must be eligible for registration with the BCSLA as a Landscape Architect.
Broad experience in landscape architecture and the public environment, playground design, neighborhood and community parks, recreational facilities, beaches, linear parks, and environmentally sensitive areas will be fundamental to leadership in the planning of public spaces that support the City vision.
