Landscape Architect

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Peel Region is seeking a Landscape Architect to manage development applications, conduct inspections, and liaise with various departments. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Landscape Architecture and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a municipal setting. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role. This position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in park planning, urban design and/or design and development.
• Strong knowledge of working with multi-disciplinary Consultant Teams.
• Ability to review and implement corrective measures regarding Consultant work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage comments on Development Applications and Capital Works.
• Conduct Site Inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Liaise with City Departments and outside agencies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Quantity surveying experience

Ability to work in a team

Education

Graduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Landscape Architect

Req ID: 27353
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 11/21/2025

As the City of Mississauga intensifies, delivering parkland and protecting City parkland assets becomes increasingly challenging and essential as we strive to create healthy complete communities.

The Park Assets, Urban Design team consists of both planners and landscape architects who work together to plan parks, expand City’s parkland and greenlands, protect City park assets; and comment on behalf of the department on various capital works projects, and City parkland matters.

Under the direction of the Park Assets Team Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for representing the departmental interests on development applications, capital works projects, streetscape design review, security releases, landscape and streetscape inspections, as well as parkland and other technical studies. This position requires the ability to resolve issues within a fast‑paced environment, manage several projects at one time, have a full breadth of knowledge of technical construction documents, comment on legal agreements, and have excellent public communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage comments related to all types of Development Applications and/or manage comments related to Capital Works, Streetscape Design, Details and Standards Review and associated Agreements on behalf of Park Assets, Urban Design.
• Review and comment on parkland and greenland restoration, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction schedules for work related to parkland and greenland.
• Liaise with other City Departments, Federal & Provincial authorities, Conservation & Regional authorities, and other outside agencies as required.
• Conduct pre‑, during and post‑construction Site Inspections to ensure site works comply with approved plans.
• Recommend release or reduction to Letters of Credit subject to detailed file review and site inspections.
• Provide information and consultative services to all City Departments, Councillors and Residents as required.
• Assist in establishing technical and professional standards for the Development & Design Department.
• Assist in preparing Departmental reports and in carrying out studies including the development of policies and procedures relating to Development & Design projects.
• Prepare minutes and reports relative to projects.
• Inspections and release of letters of credits and deposits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized university in Landscape Architecture with a minimum of 5 years experience in park planning, urban design and/or design and development, preferably including related experience in Municipal government.
• Strong knowledge of working with multi‑disciplinary Consultant Teams and the administration of construction contracts.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to bring forward creative results both throughout the review project and during site inspections.
• Ability to review, comment and implement corrective measures regarding Consultant work to ensure correctness and compliance with established City standards.
• Ability to complete multiple projects within prescribed deadlines and be accountable for results.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with other professionals, consultants, local authorities, higher‑order government agencies, contractors and the general public.
• Demonstrated quantity surveying and cost estimating experience.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), research, report writing and graphic communication skills.
• Must be pro‑active, self‑directed and highly organized.
• Full membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects is preferred.
• Must have ability to travel to sites and provide own transportation.
• May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 89,464.00 - $ 119,286.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept, P&B/Develop & Design Division, Urban Design
Non‑Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.