Intermediate Landscape Architect

Brook McIlroy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook McIlroy seeks a skilled Landscape Architect for a full-time hybrid role in Toronto. With 5-7 years of experience in landscape architecture, you'll manage projects, foster client relationships, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Join a progressive firm emphasizing sustainability and cultural sensitivity in its designs, with competitive benefits and a vibrant studio culture.

Benefits

Health spending account

Catered lunch

Wellness days

Hybrid working arrangement

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Eligibility for or current status as a Full Member of OALA preferred.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept design to realization.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with diverse design professionals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Design Software

Collaboration

Sustainability Commitment

Cultural Sensitivity in Design

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Rhino

Job description

Job Type:

Full-time

Hybrid Home/Office

Department:

Landscape Architecture

Location:

Toronto

Salary Range

$80,000 – $90,000

Position Description

Brook McIlroy is a progressive multi-disciplinary practice that approaches design and planning from a broad, holistic perspective. As planners, urban designers, architects, landscape architects, and interior designers, we endeavor to address the complexity of communities, cities and the diverse, interconnected natural and human-made ecologies we inhabit. We are a diverse array of talented people in Toronto, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg, working on projects that span from large-scale urban visions to the detailed design of buildings, landscapes, civic infrastructure and public art. A specific focus of our practice is led by Indigenous architects, artists and planners through the Indigenous Design Studio.

This role combines project management with technical expertise and client relationship building, requiring a strong background in landscape architecture and collaboration with diverse design professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management: Lead projects from concept design to realization, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and quality standards.
2. Client Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with architects, urban designers, planners, engineers and other design professionals to ensure integrated project solutions.
4. Technical Skills: Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with GIS and 3D modelling (Rhino) and other tools is an asset.
5. Research and Analysis: Conduct site inventory, documentation, and analysis to inform design decisions.
6. Design Development: Participate in design development, ensuring that projects meet sustainability, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity standards.
7. Contract/Construction Administration: Oversee the preparation and administration of contracts and construction documents. Coordinate construction to ensure compliance, including manage and resolve site issues, and facilitate communication between clients, contractors, and project team members.

About You:

1. Education: Bachelor or Master degree in Landscape Architecture from an institution recognized by the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA).
2. Experience: 5-7 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with a focus on project management and client relations.
3. Certifications: Eligibility for or current status as a Full Member of OALA is preferred.
4. Licensing: You possess a valid OntarioClass G driver’s licenseand are comfortable traveling for site visits and meetings as required.
5. Skills:
6. Strong project management and leadership skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Experience with project coordination and team collaboration.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
10. Proficiency in technical design software.
11. Commitment to sustainability and cultural sensitivity in design.

Benefits of joining Brook McIlroy

• Competitive benefits package including a health spending account with 100%. reimbursement of eligible medical expenses (dental/paramedical/vision).
• A studio culture that promotes firm-wide and multi-disciplinary engagement, and opportunities for in-studio learning and mentorship with industry leading partners and principals.
• Other benefits include hybrid working arrangement, weekly catered lunch, wellness days, and more.

Our office is located at 150 Sterling Road, in between Bloor West and Lansdowne stations. Easily accessible via UP Express, TTC, GO Transit and West Toronto Railpath, the office has amenities such as a fitness centre, bike storage, rooftop terrace with city views, social workspace, and access to pocket parks in the area.

Closing Message

The targeted salary range for this position is dependent on your experience, level of responsibility, and information obtained through professional references. This range is provided as a guideline; final compensation will be confirmed following the completion of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.