Junior Landscape Planner

Are you someone who has passion for design excellence and innovation, and is eager to contribute to award-winning public realm projects across Canada? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and developing leadership qualities? If you are a critical thinker and thrive in an entrepreneurship environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will flourish in our design team.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Your opportunity  

Dillon’s Landscape Architecture & Urban Design discipline is looking for a Landscape Planner to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects with many project managers, while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. 

We are looking to fill this position in our Downtown Toronto, Hamilton, or Kitchener offices. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

What your day will look like

Technical & Project Coordination

• Support our Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team on public space projects, urban design, land development 
• Contribute to a wide range of project assignments through all phases, including master planning, 2D and 3D visualizations, conceptual design, public consultation, detailed design, and construction administration
• Assist in the production of high quality graphics and presentation materials through innovative workflows to effectively communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Support on proposal preparation and report writing
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in Innovation and Technology 
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

What you will need to succeed

• 1-3 years’ experience utilizing the following computer design software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D workflows including Rhino, SketchUp and Lumion. Working knowledge of LandFX would be an added value.
• Extensive knowledge in plant identification and selection considered an asset
• Graduate of a recognized Landscape Architecture program from an accredited university or college.
• Membership or candidacy with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) is required.
• Valid “G” class driver’s license.

• AutoCAD proficiency, hand graphics and strong communication skills are essential
• Collaboration with staff, city/government agencies, and other consultants
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency
• Project types include public parks and plazas, streetscapes, waterfront development, climate change adaptation, sustainable development, landscape-based master plans, trails development, design competitions, innovative public consultation, and infrastructural renewal.
• Working knowledge of the planning and municipal approvals process

Why choose Dillon?

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; and
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

 In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
• We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.

• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

• Employee and Family Assistance program
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. 

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. 

Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!