Landscape Architecture Student - Non-Union

Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is seeking a Landscape Architecture student to assist City Landscape Architects and the Landscape Coordinator with park, streetscape, and natural area projects. This placement provides exposure to municipal landscape architecture practice and hands-on experience with municipal design processes on real projects.

Work term is 4 months from January to April 2027 with possible extension to August 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies or a recent graduate in Landscape Architecture.
• Strong drawing/rendering skills (manual or digital).
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of conceptual and construction drawings.
• Assist with reports, cost estimates, and construction specifications.
• Attend and document site visits, meetings and inspections.
• Assist with public engagement and presentations.
• Complete information requests for external stakeholders and municipal staff.

Skills

Strong drawing rendering

Highly organized communication

Ability to follow instructions with a팀

Education

Landscape Architecture program enrollment

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Closing Date (closes at 11:59 pm on date noted below): November 3, 2026

Job Type: Intern/Coop Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Hourly: See below Hours per week: 35

Openings: 1

The City of Niagara Falls Landscape Services Section requires a Landscape Architecture student to assist the City Landscape Architects and Landscape Coordinator with Park, Streetscape and Natural Area projects. This position will provide the successful applicant with exposure to municipal landscape architecture practice. Work will include hands‑on experience with municipal design processes and the opportunity to contribute to real projects. In addition, there will be learning experiences with allied municipal professionals, including engineers and planners.

Work Term: 4 Month Placement - January to April 2027 *Possibility of extending to August 2027

Rate of Pay: $20.35 to $25.11 Rate of pay is commensurate with education level and experience. *Compensation is based on 2026 rate, 2027 rate is under review.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of conceptual and construction drawings.
• Assist with reports, cost estimates, and construction specifications.
• Stakeholder notification delivery, record keeping (printing, scanning, filing, etc.)
• Attend and document construction site visits, site meetings and site inspections.
• Assist with public engagement and public presentations.
• Complete information requests for external stakeholders or municipal staff in various departments.
• Park asset inspection and data collection.
• Undertake various research projects to inform project design and decision-making.

Requirements

• Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies or a recent graduate from a Landscape Architecture program.
• Ability to draw manually.
• Introductory experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong drawing rendering skills (manual or digital) are an asset.
• Must possess a valid class ‘G’ driver’s licence.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow simple written and oral instructions and work with minimal supervision alone or as part of a team.

The City of Niagara Falls is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and fostering a workplace culture which reflects the diverse nature of the residents we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City will accommodate the individual needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] or 905-356-7521 ext 4317.

Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.

The City of Niagara Falls is a dynamic and internationally renowned city with a prosperous business community and economic foundation anchored by tourism, manufacturing, retail and knowledge-based sectors. Located at one of the natural wonders of the world and in the heart North America's most affluent consumer markets, we are linked to the world by extensive road, rail, air, water and telecommunication networks. With over 14 million visitors a year and a growing resident population of nearly 100,000, we invite you to discover why Niagara Falls is a premier place to live, work, and play.