University of British Columbia

The Urban Designer (Architect) will work closely with the other members of the Campus Design team within Campus and Community Planning on the visioning, design and stewardship of the campuses' built environment and transportation corridors. This position will be responsible for developing, amending and implementing urban design and architectural concepts and policies for campus precincts and sites and reviewing development applications for adherence to UBC planning and design policies.

WORK PERFORMED

Advance design concepts, principles and guidelines contained in the UBC policies (e.g. Land Use Plan, Vancouver Campus Plan, Neighbourhood Plans, Transportation Plan, Public Realm Plan, Okanagan Master Plan, plus associated policies and guidelines);

Conducts the scoping, planning, and facilitation of integrated urban design processes to develop new concepts, precinct plans and guidelines as required;

Provide conceptual design and advice on the urban design context and expectations for capital projects as part of site-specific design briefs;

Provide conceptual and indicative design advice, including three-dimensional program and site testing for new buildings;

Conducts the design review of capital projects at various stages of the development application process based on UBC policies and urban design best practices;

Conduct design and urban design related research;

Support the UBC Advisory Urban Design Panel as needed, including preparing reports and follow-up on action items;

Prepare reports, presentations and other documents on various projects, programs and policies;

Manage work programs; and

Perform other design and planning-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Post-graduate degree in Urban Design or Architecture preferred.  Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.  Minimum of six years' experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in architecture/urban design with demonstrated accomplishments in inner city or campus projects.  Superior verbal, written and illustrative communication skills with an emphasis on compelling graphic abilities. Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, facilitating public input and bringing projects to completion through effective project management and collaborative problem solving. Ability to review development proposals and provide constructive feedback to applicants verbally and in writing. Ability to work within a team environment to identify issues and achieve problem resolution within defined time lines. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, SketchUp, etc.  In addition to these qualification requirements, experience with the planning and design of urban precincts, large scale mixed-use developments, and academic facilities would be an asset.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Department:        C+CP Planning & Design

Full/Part Time:        Full-Time

Desired Start Date:     11/19/2018 

Closing Date:        11/08/2018

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

   
For the full job posting and instructions on how to apply, please visit www.staffcareers.ubc.ca/31624.