Careers

In the 35 years we’ve been in business, we’ve developed a way of working that has produced some of Canada’s most admired landscape architecture, urban design and urban planning projects.

Perhaps not surprisingly, it has also produced some of the country’s most respected practitioners in these fields.

All of these accomplishments have their beginnings in the environment we create inside our own walls.

We believe our way of working is an essential ingredient in our collective success as a firm and in our advancement as individuals. Sharing the key principles of this approach is one of the things that make us flourish as a company.

NAK Design Strategies is an acclaimed landscape architecture and urban design firm with a large portfolio of award-winning built work and an exciting roster of innovative projects moving forward. Our team of dynamic and creative professionals work on a wide variety of complex and multi-phased projects. We have offices in Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary. Our company mission is to provide our clients with an ‘integrated’ approach to design and planning – one that involves sensitive and responsive design solutions balanced with innovative and progressive implementation practices.

As NAK continues to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Project Coordinator with strong design, communication and organizational skills to join our Calgary office. In this position, you will be part of a team assisting with the completion of design, planning and construction administration services for a variety of landscape architectural projects. As a member of the NAK team, you will be engaged in a collaborative and supportive work structure within a unique architectural environment located in a great neighborhood. NAK offers a competitive Total Rewards package (compensation, benefits, and other great perquisites).

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparation of design drawings from initial concept through to contract documents
  • Assist in assembly and creation of project construction drawings, quantity take-offs and cost estimates
  • Assist in preparation of presentation materials and construction documentation
  • Liaise and interact with clients, approval agencies and other consultants
  • Manage daily correspondence, filing, and archiving

 

Qualifications

  • Entry level / 0 – 4 years of professional experience
  • BLA, MLA degree or College Diploma in Landscape Design from an accredited institution
  • Strong design and technical knowledge
  • Team player
  • Strong verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with aggressive delivery schedules
  • Strong design and technical aptitude with an eagerness to develop abilities
  • Previous professional design experience considered as asset
  • Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn more about our process and our clients
  • Ability to prepare high-quality illustrations and design presentations using hand graphics and relevant computer
    software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Demonstrated experience with C3D considered an asset

 

Required Application Documents

  • Cover letter / letter of introduction and interest
  • Resume
  • Portfolio of work or link to online portfolio

 

Parties selected for an interview will be required to provide professional references with contact information.

 

Interested parties should email their qualifications to the attention of:
Jack Vanstone
Email: hr@nak-design.com
Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
NAK welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Visit – www.nakdesignstrategies.com for more information on NAK and its projects.