Senior Landscape Architect

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Through demonstrated experience, you have honed your planning and design development skills working on the development of urban space, commercial, residential, roadway or green space projects.

Capabilities and credentials include but are not limited to:

• Significant technical knowledge recognizing when problems are developing and initiating appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Familiarity with federal, provincial, and municipal approval process and standards.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of designs and construction documents including specifications.
• Proficient in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat with experience working with 3D rendering software an asset (Sketch-up, Lumion, Revit).
• Demonstrated industry practice knowledge and commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Positive team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated and passionate about design and environmental stewardship.
• Skills and ability to work closely with others as a team as well as independently.
• Strong time management and critical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving abilities along with a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is priority one.
• The candidate should have authority to sign and seal drawings and other contractual documents.
• Local and regional travel is expected, and the successful applicant shall supply his or her own vehicle.
• Proficient in English or French. Bilingualism is an advantage.

Education and Experience

Applicants should have a full membership with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) or Association des architectes paysagistes du Québec (AAPQ). Applicants should demonstrate a minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience as a Landscape Architect and have a degree in Landscape Architecture or similar relevant certification.

Please include the following additional required application materials:

• Your résumé
• A cover letter in PDF format indicating your background, interests, and goals in the field of landscape architecture, and any other relevant information you believe will support your application
• Two letters of recommendation in PDF format from individuals related to the field of landscape architecture and design of exterior spaces
• Design Portfolio in PDF format (10Mb max.)

Application packages will be reviewed based upon creativity, critical thinking, and design communication skills.

Typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. This position also requires some field work to local and regional project sites; field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This position will have a flexible working arrangement combining working from home and weekly in office presence; working in the office only is also available. Stantec will provide you a computer to support your work and collaboration with the team of professionals both in the office and from home. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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