Works at
WSP Canada Inc. (Edmonton)
Years of experience:
6
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Last updated: April, 2024
Career Journey
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2016-2018
Education |
2017
Career Milestone 1 |
2018-2020
Career Milestone 2 |
2021-2024
Career Milestone 3 |
Present
Future Ambitions |
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NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
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CITY OF EDMONTON
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GREENTREE OUTDOOR LIVING, STONEDECKS
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SALISBURY LANDSCAPING
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Collaborating with WSP’s other multidisciplinary teams on a wide range of project types;
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Question and Answers
What is something that surprised you at the start of your career? or What is something that surprises you about being a Landscape Architectural Technologist?
Well I guess one of the most surprising thing is how little people know about the field of landscape architecture! I barely knew about the field until I was in it, although I have always appreciated the work of Landscape Designers and Architects without even knowing about the profession. At NAIT, we had an advocacy class to spread awareness of the field, and I feel that I keep that up that advocacy all the time with the amount of times I have had to explain what I do for my job!
What skills do you feel are important to have as a Landscape Architectural Technologist?
I think it is important to have your range of technical skills, like in software, field work, and in construction codes. But it is also great to have those soft skills like problem solving, passion for the work, and good social skills. I think it is important for an LAT to have an open mind, a willingness to learn and a good attitude.
What are you passionate about as a Landscape Architectural Technologist?
I am passionate about learning more about sustainable and accessible designs. I’d love to know about how to create places that are accessible and open to all types of people. I’d also like to learn about creating eco-friendly and natural designs, and how to incorporate more sustainable practices in my work. I am particularly passionate about bees and other pollinators, so I love being able to think about them while designing.
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