Landscape Architecture

AECOM; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

AECOM Buildings + Places in Burnaby (Canada) is seeking a Landscape Architect IV – Design and Community Planning to lead planning and design initiatives across complex landscape projects. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, advancing community-driven master plans, mobility and land-use strategies, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

You will engage with municipal and Indigenous partners, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with Project Managers and senior

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture or Planning or equivalent.
• Professional registration, eligibility for registration, or active pursuit of registration is an asset.
• IAP2 or Indigenous engagement training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate landscape architecture, planning and urban design to align community aspirations with delivery pathways.
• Oversee site analysis, visioning, and concept development with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with Project Managers and senior leadership.
• Support project delivery from proposal through implementation and ensure quality across deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to studio growth and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Indigenous engagement

Education

BA/BS Landscape Architecture or Planning

Professional registration asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

GIS

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Shape Landscapes. Shape Communities. Shape the Future.

At AECOM Buildings + Places, we plan, design and deliver some of the most complex infrastructure in Canada, helping realize our firm’s vision of a world where infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Our Burnaby studio is seeking a Landscape Architect IV – Design and Community Planning. This is a newly created position.

Why Join Us?

Cultivate a Career without Limits:

As a large, multi-national corporation, there are limitless opportunities for career growth at AECOM. As our successful applicant, you will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and control of multiple Landscape Architecture and Urban Design projects from inception through completion. Project types include but are not limited to:

• Multi-disciplinary landscape infrastructure;
• community land use plans and master plans;
• mobility master plans and designs;
• institutional facilities for all levels of government and First Nations;
• green infrastructure and ecological restoration, and;
• regional, Provincial and National parks.

Foster and Promote Creativity:

Apply your genuine excitement, enthusiasm, and creativity for transdisciplinary scale projects that are the hallmark of AECOM. Work on challenging infrastructure and design projects that “lead with community” and complement our strong technical capabilities in civil and transportation engineering.

Proposal through Completion:

Secure your own future by developing winning ideas that capture the imagination of our clients at the proposal stage. You will then direct projects from inception through completion and may serve as the Authenticating Professional on deliverables.

What You’ll Do

Lead Planning and Design Initiatives

• Lead and contribute to community, cultural, recreation, land-use, infrastructure and master planning projects.
• Develop concepts, frameworks and implementation strategies that align community aspirations with practical delivery pathways.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality reports, presentations, graphics and design materials.
• Lead site analysis, opportunities and constraints assessments, visioning exercises and concept development.
• Integrate landscape architecture, planning, engineering, cultural planning and Indigenous perspectives into coherent project outcomes.

Community Planning and Engagement

• Support well-informed planning and design processes with municipal, First Nations, Métis and Indigenous organizations.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement activities with community members, leadership and technical staff.
• Assist project teams in applying sound planning approaches to develop short-, mid- and long-range plans.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a day-to-day client contact for assigned projects.
• Support client satisfaction by proactively identifying challenges, opportunities and implementation considerations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and senior leadership to maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development activities, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and develop new client relationships.

Project Delivery and Coordination

• Manage components of scope, schedule and budget for medium-sized assignments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams that may include landscape architects, planners, architects, engineers, engagement specialists and environmental professionals.
• Monitor project progress and communicate risks and opportunities to project leadership.
• Support quality management and technical excellence across all deliverables.
• Contribute to successful project delivery from proposal through implementation.

Leadership and Mentorship

• Mentor junior planners, designers and emerging professionals.
• Share expertise related to Indigenous engagement, master planning, facilitation and community-based design.
• Support studio growth through collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to development of tools, templates and best practices that strengthen delivery across Canada.

Minimum Requirements:

What We’re Looking For

Education and Credentials

• BA/BS + six (6) years of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional registration, eligibility for registration, or active pursuit of registration is considered an asset.
• IAP2, Indigenous engagement training, facilitation training, or related certifications are considered assets.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across clients, communities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong facilitation, communication and consensus-building skills.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
• Ability to operate independently while contributing to larger project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical and Professional Experience

• 7–12 years of progressive experience in landscape architecture, planning, community development, Indigenous planning, cultural planning, or a related field.
• Degree or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Community Planning or related field.
• Registration or Eligibility asd a Full Member of a Provincial Landscape Architecture Association, with the expectation of full membership status within 6 months of employment.
• Experience delivering projects for public sector agencies, municipalities, Indigenous communities and institutional clients.
• Experience developing strategic plans, master plans, recreation plans, cultural plans, land-use plans, community plans or related initiatives.
• Strong report writing, graphic communication and presentation skills.

Software and Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with landscape architecture, planning and design software as appropriate to your discipline.
• Strong visual communication and presentation capabilities.

What We Offer at AECOM

• A high-performing office culture that emphasizes work-life balance while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• A hybrid office environment, with core “collaboration days” are spent working as a team in our studio.
• Intentional career development with a focus on the future; access to AECOM University, our comprehensive training platform, and corporate support for professional dues and development.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our