Landscape Architect in Vancouver

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings; it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities.

As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. Your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.

We are looking for a creative, team-oriented landscape architect to join our Urban Design, Planning & Landscape Architecture studio in Vancouver, BC. This position requires a versatile professional who is eager to collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams. Our design teams work with a diverse range of clients to create vibrant places ranging from urban parks, plazas and streetscapes to health or education campuses, and mobility corridors.

In the role of Landscape Architect, we'll count on you to:

• Develop site and public realm design through all phases of projects, from master planning and concept development through construction documents and construction observation.
• Create illustrative concept drawings using 2D and 3D digital illustration tools, free-hand drawing, and digital color rendering.
• Participate in zoning and site plan approvals, public engagement, design charrettes, development programming, design review and implementation.
• Provide construction observation, including field observation of landscape installation and plant selection.
• Coordinate workload to ensure deadlines are met, reviewing documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and other disciplines on commercial and institutional-scale planning and design projects.
• Meet with client representatives as needed.
• Provide excellent communication, time management, graphic and organizational skills.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years' experience working as a landscape architect / landscape designer within the region.
• Professional registration, or eligibility for professional registration as a Landscape Architect in British Columbia.
• Experience and passion for sustainable and/or regenerative design.
• Strong planning and design skills, with experience in urban and institutional-scale projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and experience working with Revit in construction documentation.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering with programs such as Rhino, Sketchup, Grasshopper, VRay, Lumion.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of local plant materials, terminology and planting design in urban settings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration.
• Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD and Photoshop.
• Able to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.