Senior Landscape Architect in Toronto

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The Opportunity

At WSP, Landscape Architects are integral to creating positive, long-lasting impacts in the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. In Ontario, we are a team of 35+ Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, Arborists, and Technicians. With the support of our national team of allied professionals – Planners, Engineers, Scientists - we think globally and act locally.

Our work is focused on building a resilient future - bringing nature and people together – thoughtfully, responsibly, and artfully. Current projects include local and regional parks, urban spaces and plazas, complete streets, multi-use trails, transit and transportation facilities and infrastructure, master planning, and ecologically based design. We are also motivated to pursue research and learning opportunities to prepare for the design challenges of the future.

Responsibilities:

• Possess a natural design intuition and have a portfolio of projects to demonstrate this.
• Show initiative and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team including mentorship of early career professionals.
• Bring a collaborative mindset and desire to find creative design solutions that are environmentally responsible and technically sound.
• Demonstrate excellent communications skills including the ability to quickly develop and articulate different design ideas and project concepts.
• Be comfortable speaking with members of the public, clients, and colleagues across disciplines, and do so with professionalism at all times.
• Have experience in preparing and leading others in the preparation of proposals.
• Have experience in Project Management and demonstrated financial acumen.
• Be familiar with all aspects of design development and construction documentation including site design, planting design, site grading, detailing, and contract administration, with the ability to lead others through projects from start to finish.

The Skills That Set You Apart:

• Be a Full Member in Good Standing with the OALA (or equivalent, with seal).
• Have 12+ years of professional experience working in Landscape Architecture.
• Possess strong technical skills including proficiency in core design and administrative software (CAD, Adobe, SketchUp, Office, etc.).
• Be willing to perform field work and observe projects during construction.
• Demonstrate commitment to community and continual learning.
• Proficiency in Civil3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, MicroStation, Rhino GIS.
• A valid driver’s license.
• ISA Certification.
• Additional credentials in Accessible Design, Environmental Stewardship or other directly related to the practice of Landscape Architecture in Canada.
• Fluency in a second language (French desirable).

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,000 – $131,700; MB & ON: $89,400 – $124,900; NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $88,500 – $119,300.

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP adheres to the principles of employment equity. Only those selected will be contacted.