Intermediate Landscape Architect

Azure Publishing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscape architecture is seeking an Intermediate Landscape Architect to join their expanding team. This role involves producing high-quality landscape designs, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring sustainable practices across projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in landscape architecture and a commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years producing landscape architectural drawings from concept phase to contract administration.
• Willingness to travel to support projects.
• Experience or interest in working with Indigenous Peoples is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Produce landscape architectural works (drawings, graphics, presentations, reports).
• Lead quality control and mentor intermediate and junior staff.
• Support senior management in invoicing and community engagement.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Commitment to Sustainability

Education

Professional education in landscape architectural technology or landscape architecture

Tools

Vectorworks Landmark

Job description

SpruceLab is seeking a new team member to work as an Intermediate Landscape Architect as they continue to expand the firm’s portfolio across Canada. This is a critical position on the technical design team that provides landscape architectural services across a broad spectrum of landscape types and locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce landscape architectural works (drawings, graphics, presentations, reports, etc.)
• Lead quality control in terms of drawing review and mentoring of intermediate and junior landscape design staff
• Work on place-based design and sustainable site design (including nature-based solutions)
• Creation and/or review of landscape specifications and related contract documents
• On-site contract administration related to landscape architectural services
• Prepare formal meeting notes and minutes as needed
• Support senior management in tasks related to invoicing for services rendered, as well as support for community and stakeholder engagement
• Plan and facilitate design workshops, focus groups, open houses etc.
• Create presentations for projects at engagement meetings and events
• Contribute to the writing of proposals (including fee estimates)
• Represent SpruceLab as needed (e.g. public meetings/talks related to landscape architect’s projects at an intermediate level)
• Collaborate with colleagues to support partners, including not-for-profits
• Support senior management in the search for new projects and clients
• Help implement SpruceLab communications and marketing efforts

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities as well as critical thinking skills
• Motivated commitment to sustainability
• Experience or an interest in working with Indigenous Peoples is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10-15 years producing landscape architectural drawings from concept phase to contract administration (including construction experience) is required.
• In general, willingness to travel to support projects is required.
• Professional education in landscape architectural technology or landscape architecture is required.
• Experience drafting with Vectorworks Landmark (drawing plans, sections) is preferred.

Those interested in applying for the role of Intermediate Landscape Architect at SpruceLab, please send a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, a CV and a select portfolio that shows a range of design experiences (with references) [e-mail]