Landscape Architect I - Green Infrastructure Planning and Design

Vancouver Economic Commission; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a Landscape Architect I to design and manage green rainwater infrastructure projects, from planning through construction, within the Engineering Services division. You will lead GRI design, prepare construction drawings, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver public realm improvements in Vancouver.

The role requires licensure with the BC Society of Landscape Architects and a degree in landscape architecture, with at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• University graduation with specialization in landscape architecture and a minimum of two years' experience in landscape design and development or an equivalent combination of education and experience that focuses on parks and public open spaces.
• Professional license from the BC Society of Landscape Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, forward thinking, and GRI and landscape design expertise.
• Provide project management for specific implementation projects with an emphasis on landscape architecture and public realm design.
• Performs site evaluations and prepares preliminary site design concepts for GRI projects.
• Consults with project stakeholders, including other municipal infrastructure groups, utilities, citizens, and community groups on assigned projects.
• Prepares detailed landscape design drawings for construction, including specifications for grading, surface and subsurface layout, materials, cross-sections, profiles, details, and planting plans.
• Prepares cost estimates for GRI at various stages of a project.
• Provide professional guidance to technical and operational staff and to outside consultants and contractors.
• Examine and check plans, produced by others, in the preliminary and working drawing stages for suitability of layout, accuracy, constructability and accessibility.
• Supports construction through coordination, procurement, field inspections or review of inspection reports by others, preparation of site instructions with the engineer-of-record, deficiency reviews, and project closeout.
• Manages consultants and provides plan review for externally delivered GRI projects.
• Assists the supervisor and manager in the administration of the branch.
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

GRI design knowledge

AutoCAD drafting

Soil science knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Public realm design

Education

University degree in Landscape Architecture

Professional license BC Society of Landscape Architects

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Landscape Architect I - Green Infrastructure Planning and Design

Requisition ID:47261

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Green Rainwater Infrastructure Branch designs, delivers, and manages a variety of assets, called green rainwater infrastructure (GRI), that treat, retain, and detain rainwater runoff from streets and other public spaces. Within the team this position will be responsible for producing GRI designs and supporting project implementation from planning through construction. Typical projects include corner bulge bioretention, rainwater tree trenches, permeable pavements and larger scale assets like stormwater wetlands.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, forward thinking, and GRI and landscape design expertise.
• Provide project management for specific implementation projects with an emphasis on landscape architecture and public realm design.
• Performs site evaluations and prepares preliminary site design concepts for GRI projects.
• Consults with project stakeholders, including other municipal infrastructure groups, utilities, citizens, and community groups on assigned projects.
• Prepares detailed landscape design drawings for construction, including specifications for grading, surface and subsurface layout, materials, cross-sections, profiles, details, and planting plans.
• Prepares cost estimates for GRI at various stages of a project.
• Provide professional guidance to technical and operational staff and to outside consultants and contractors.
• Examine and check plans, produced by others, in the preliminary and working drawing stages for suitability of layout, accuracy, constructability and accessibility.
• Supports construction through coordination, procurement, field inspections or review of inspection reports by others, preparation of site instructions with the engineer-of-record, deficiency reviews, and project closeout.
• Manages consultants and provides plan review for externally delivered GRI projects.
• Assists the supervisor and manager in the administration of the branch.
• Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University graduation with specialization in landscape architecture and a minimum of two years' experience in landscape design and development or an equivalent combination of education and experience that focuses on parks and public open spaces.
• Professional license from the BC Society of Landscape Architecture.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of GRI design, materials, construction methods and ongoing operations and maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of soil science, ecology, horticultural science, and urban landscape design principles.
• Familiarity with the City’s Rain City Strategy and Healthy Waters Plan.
• Proficiency in plan set production and drafting in AutoCAD is required.
• Experience in Adobe Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop) or other graphics software is desirable.
• Experience developing and managing consultant contracts, including scopes of work, requests for proposals and contract execution.
• Ability to prepare preliminary drawings, sketch plans, construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates for a variety of transportation projects.
• Ability to provide field reviews and evaluation of public infrastructure installations during and post construction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, consultants, contractors and other employees.
• Knowledge of governmental, legal and financial procedures for municipal development and of the City by-laws relative to infrastructure implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to provide professional interdisciplinary advice and technical guidance while functioning effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet transportation needs

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: November, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-029: $55.12 to $65.17 per hour

Application Close: October 12, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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