Intermediate Landscape Architectural Technologist / Designer

WSP Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Landscape Architectural Technologist/Designer to shape urban landscapes across Alberta and Western Canada. You will move projects from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring emerging professionals.

You will create site plans, planting and grading designs, and detailed drawings while coordinating with colleagues in multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Education in Landscape Architecture or related design discipline; AALA membership is an asset.
• 5-7+ years of professional landscape architecture experience from concept to construction.
• Strong CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and related software skills.
• Experience preparing design development and construction documentation (site design, planting, grading, detailing).
• Experience conducting field reviews during construction and coordination of drawing sets across disciplines.
• Experience supporting proposals, project management, client engagement, and business development; Civil 3D/SketchUp/Lumion/Revit/Rhino/GIS a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; ISA certification and accessibility/environment credentials are assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful landscape and urban design solutions from early concepts through detailed design, construction documentation, and contract administration.
• Create site plans, planting designs, grading plans, details, and drawing packages balancing design quality with technical performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Landscape Architecture colleagues across multiple offices.
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities to grow the practice.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and the public to communicate design concepts and project requirements.
• Support project management by understanding scope, schedules and financials.
• Conduct field reviews and support projects during construction to translate design intent into built outcomes.
• Share experience with early-career professionals while expanding personal capabilities.

Skills

Experience: 5-7+ years

Field reviews

Coordination of drawings

Proposals & PM

Driver's license

CADD, CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Revit, Rhino, GIS (asset)

Education

Landscape Architecture education

Tools

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Lumion

Revit

Rhino

GIS

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Bring your creativity and technical expertise to our Alberta design team in Calgary and help shape meaningful landscapes and public spaces across the province and Western Canada.

As an Intermediate Landscape Architectural Technologist/Designer within our Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team, you will contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating across disciplines and geographies. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your project delivery skills, contribute to proposals, support emerging professionals, and help create environmentally responsible, socially conscious design solutions.

Our portfolio spans urban revitalization, master planning, parks, public spaces and plazas, complete streets, multi-use trails, transit facilities, infrastructure, commercial and institutional developments, land development, and ecologically based landscapes.

Your Impact

• Develop thoughtful landscape and urban design solutions from early concepts through detailed design, construction documentation, and contract administration.
• Create site plans, planting designs, grading plans, details, and drawing packages that balance design quality with technical performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Landscape Architecture colleagues across Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg.
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities that help grow our Landscape Architecture & Urban Design practice.
• Coordinate with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public to clearly communicate design concepts and project requirements.
• Support project management activities while building your understanding of project scope, schedules, and financial performance.
• Conduct field reviews and support projects during construction to help translate design intent into successful built outcomes.
• Share your experience with early-career professionals while continuing to expand your own technical and professional capabilities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Education in Landscape Architecture or a related design discipline, including applicable diploma programs; Full Membership in Good Standing with the AALA is an asset.
• 5-7+ years of professional Landscape Architecture experience, with demonstrated involvement in projects from concept through construction.
• Strong technical capability with CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and other design and administrative software.
• Experience preparing design development and construction documentation, including site design, planting design, grading and detailing.
• Experience conducting field reviews and observing projects during construction.
• Strong understanding of the technical execution and coordination of detailed drawing sets across professional disciplines.
• Experience supporting proposals, project management, client engagement, and business development; experience with Civil 3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, Rhino or GIS is an asset.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle; ISA Certification and credentials related to accessible design or environmental stewardship are additional assets.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $79,300 - $105,100

MB & ON: $72,400 - $99,700

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $71,700 - $95,200

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. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark

Bring your ideas, design perspective, and technical skills to projects that shape how communities look, feel, and function. If you're ready to grow your Landscape Architecture career while contributing to meaningful projects across Alberta and Western Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.