Landscape Architecture Technologist

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At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where everyone’s ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged, a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on projects that rally our team together, where you can proudly become a company shareholder. ​

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. ​

At the end of the day, we’re proud to be able to say that when you join CIMA+, we’ll welcome you into a place that you can call home.

Mission                                                          

As our CAD Technologist, you will work within a multi-discipline team to support our Landscape Architecture group on a wide range of projects across the country using the latest versions of CAD and civil design software. You will prepare drawings and undertake quantity calculations and take-off estimates. You could be involved in the preparation of graphic renderings to be used in public consultation. 

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our Bowmanville office. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Create base plans and digital drawings related to the planning, design and construction of parks, trails, roads and streetscapes, and buildings in compliance with CAD design standards and guidelines, including client specification manuals 
• Interpret design sketches, implement redline markups and assist in the collection and interpretation of construction record and/or as-built drawings 
• Collaborate with and provide support to Landscape Architects and other senior staff 
• Coordination with transportation, municipal, traffic management and other disciplines throughout project phases  
• Perform take-offs and calculate quantities 
• Working with the project team to prepare conceptual designs, presentations, design development and construction documents for a variety of projects 
• Assist with preparation of presentation materials including 2D and 3D renderings 

  Profile

• Diploma in Landscape Design or Technician program (BLA or MLA degree will also be considered)  
• two (2) years of experience in Landscape and/or Engineering Consulting environment 
• High proficiency with AutoCAD 
• Strong knowledge of MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint environments 
• Knowledge with Civil 3D, Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop would be considered an asset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

CIMA+ offers the following:

• A full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with flexible hours
• Hybrid Office-Home work model
• A collaborative and creative work environment
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Support for membership dues and professional development
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Employer-paid health benefits
• Opportunity to become a company shareholder

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+, and we are looking for people who uphold these principles. We are committed to creating opportunities for all our talents to contribute to the firm’s success, develop and grow, regardless of cultural or other differences. We fully endorse employment equity principles and encourage women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply for any position offered at CIMA+. Adaptation measures are provided upon request to facilitate participation in the recruitment process.