We have an exciting opportunity for a Parks Planner in Parks and Public Spaces!
The successful applicant will be responsible for the strategic and schematic planning and design of City parks, urban spaces and public art projects. The position will oversee the selection of consultants, manage resources, overseeing project communications, strategic planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, and budgeting, and monitor projects through tender preparation for City of Kelowna parks and public spaces, as well as lead projects such as City beautification and monumentation. Projects will include strategic plans, concept plans and design for new construction, renewal, alteration, rehabilitation, or improvements to parks and urban realm, monumentation, beautification and public art. This position will take professional for projects and budgets. Utilize your related design experience to help enhance Kelowna’s beautiful landscapes and infrastructure.
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 starting at $52.69 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 is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers
Applications must be received by end of day May 16th, 2025.
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest
Degree in Landscape Architecture
- Eligibility for Professional Registered Landscape Architect or alternate equivalent professional designation (e.g., Engineer / Architect registered or eligible for immediate registration in BC with comparable landscape architecture experience.)
- A minimum of 3 years of landscape architecture experience, including strategic planning and budgeting, design development, project management, tendering, construction, and contract administration in the municipal environment
- Experience with coordination of consultants and contractors
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively lead a team and work collaboratively
- Project management & attention to detail
- Digital illustration, artificial intelligence software regarding illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and CAD skills are an asset.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
