Intermediate Landscape Architect

Poutrix; Toronto; On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design is seeking an Intermediate Landscape Architect in Toronto. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative design solutions for public and private projects. Candidates should have a degree in Landscape Architecture and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and mentorship skills. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects that contribute to sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a professional design firm.
• Experience working within large multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver coordinated landscape submissions.
• Produce high-quality graphic presentations and detailed design schemes.

Skills

Communication

Mentorship

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

Revit

ArcGIS

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Intermediate Landscape Architect to join our Placemaking Practice Group in Toronto. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including our in-house disciplines and high-profile designers as well as our sector-leading external partners.

Our projects range from small to large.We create sustainable and environmentally responsible design solutions that include naturalization, active transportation, plazas and public parks, waterfronts, streetscapes, and private development. You will be challenged and inspired by projects that demand a variety of ideas and solutions that arise from collaboration and appreciation for a wide variety of design disciplines.

Role accountabilities:

• Collaborate with senior and junior staff in delivering coordinated landscape submissions in accordance with project delivery schedules and requirements on a variety of private and public sector projects
• Ability to balance multiple projects with consecutive/overlapping schedules and delivery dates
• Produce high-quality graphic presentations, detailed design schemes and reports
• Engage with and Clients/Stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills and ensure that a high level of professionalism and design excellence are upheld within each project

Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution within the field of Landscape Architecture
• A minimum of 5 years (post-graduation) of relevant working experience in a professional design firm
• Previous experience working within large multi-disciplinary teams as part of a project delivery system
• Multi-disciplinary interests in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Public Realm, including a strong awareness/understanding of current issues in design and sustainability
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of assisting in the preparation of design narratives and proposals
• Strong mentorship capabilities to guide and collaborate with junior designers and professionals
• Capacity to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a keen eye for detail
• Capacity to uphold design excellence in challenging project time frames and deadlines
• Proficiency and confidence in developing contract documents including drawings, details, specifications and quantities
• Knowledge of local plant materials and experience with municipal and agency approvals and regulations
• Contribute to the preparation of RFP responses, assembling a team and preparing fee estimates
• Proficiency in the latest version of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Revit and ArcGIS is considered an asset
• Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture is considered an asset
• A valid driver’s license is considered an asset

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $66,000-$99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.