Landscape Architect/Project Coordinator

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality in Ontario seeks a Landscape Architect/Project Coordinator to design and deliver parks and open spaces. You will collaborate with the Development Planning team and manage projects to balance growth with green space preservation. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and expertise in landscape design. This full-time role offers a salary range of $86,728 - $105,518.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in municipal park design and construction preferred.
• Understanding of municipal park and open space planning.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver parks and green spaces for the Town.
• Collaborate with the Development Planning team.
• Balance growth with parkland preservation.

Skills

Project management

Landscape design

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Full Membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Landscape Architect/Project Coordinator (Job # 2025-088-IE)

Department: Community Services/Development Services

Location: Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

Type: Full Time
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Date Posted: September 05, 2025
Date Closing: September 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

Number of Positions: 1
Scheduled Hours/Shifts: 35 hours per week
Salary: $86,728 - $105,518
Flexible Working Arrangements: Yes

Vacancy Reason: New Position

Overview of the Role

As a Landscape Architect, you will be part of a dedicated team that designs and delivers parks, preserves green spaces, and ensures Stouffville remains a thriving, sustainable and attractive Town. Your work will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of residents and contribute to the strength of our local ecosystems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Development Planning team within the Development Services Commission, ensuring that new developments balance growth with the preservation of parkland and green spaces while creating attractive landscapes and streetscape designs to enhance the image of the Town. If you’re a skilled project manager with a strong grasp of planning processes, technical design, and urban development—and you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Town’s public spaces and community experience.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, supportive of an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important that our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. At the Town, we respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Responsibilities

The description emphasizes design and delivery of parks and green spaces, collaboration with the Development Planning team, and balancing growth with parkland preservation while creating landscapes and streetscape designs to enhance the Town’s image. Specific duties are not listed as a separate bullet list in the original text, but the role centers on landscape design, project coordination, and collaboration across departments to support municipal growth and open spaces.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full Membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred but not mandatory.
• Membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and/or the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (O.P.P.I) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in project management and strategic park and open space planning.
• Five (5) years’ experience in municipal park design and construction is preferred.
• Understanding of municipal park, cemetery and open space planning and development practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of municipal land development and planning applications including subdivision, rezoning and site plan applications from the perspective of landscape design, parks, and open space matters.
• Direct experience and ability to review Planning Act applications for landscape design, site design and urban design as well as open space, parks and streetscape matters.
• Understanding of trade knowledge and practices and related to legislative requirements of the Planning Act, Municipal Act, Bill 23, and other legislation having jurisdiction as they relate to public health, safety, park design and accessibility.
• 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 of complex planning/development applications and during site inspections.
• Ability to review, comment and implement corrective measures regarding consultant work to ensure correctness and compliance with established Town standards.
• Ability to complete multiple projects within prescribed deadlines and be accountable for results.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment, with other professionals, consultants, local authorities, higher order government agencies, contractors and the public.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for the creation of design drawings and plans.
• Basic ability in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent graphic design software for creating presentation plans, public information material and signage.
• 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.
• Proven problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and to demonstrate a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, be accurate and detail-oriented, and readily adapt to disruptions.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle is required.
• May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Salary & Benefits

$86,728 - $105,518

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Application Deadline: September 19, 2025 before 16:00

EEO Statement

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, supportive of an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and as we grow, it is important that our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise.