Intermediate Landscape Architect

Role Overview

• Support and help lead landscape architecture projects day‑to‑day, contributing across all phases from concept, design development through construction documentation and construction administration
• Contribute to concept development, including site analysis, design narratives, spatial organization, grading strategies, planting concepts, and material selection
• Prepare, review, and guide design development and construction drawings in collaboration with the project team
• Contribute to design reviews, presentation materials, and public‑facing graphics
• Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee work to ensure design intent, quality, and consistency across project deliverables
• Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment, contributing to positive project culture and mentorship
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (civil, planning, architecture, environmental) and external consultants to resolve design and technical challenges
• Apply sound professional judgment to problem‑solving related to constructability, site constraints, and project objectives
• Participate in construction administration activities including field reviews, contractor coordination, responses to RFIs, and deficiency reviews
• Balance multiple concurrent projects while managing deadlines, scope, and quality expectations
• Ensure project deliverables align with municipal standards, approval authority requirements, and client expectations
• Project planning, proposal response and scope of work definition, financial project management and oversight

Requirements

• Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, a diploma from a technical college focused on landscape architecture, or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience
• 6–8 years of combined professional experience in a landscape architecture practice
• Demonstrated experience contributing to projects across multiple phases, from concept through construction
• Knowledge of Calgary Region design standards, approval processes, and plant materials appropriate for Alberta’s climate
• Current licensure as a Landscape Architect is preferred, however, candidates must be eligible for licensure in Alberta.
• Registration with a Landscape Architect licensure is preferred but not required
• Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) is considered an asset but not required
• Portfolio required (PDF or online link), limited to 10 pages, demonstrating a diversity of project experience

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
• a wellness program
• health care spending account
• wellness spending account
• group registered retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• group tax-free savings account
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short-term/long-term disability plans
• emergency travel benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage
• paid time off
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.