Landscape Architecture Student - Non-Union

City of Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Niagara Falls Landscape Services Section is seeking a Landscape Architecture student to support City Landscape Architects and the Landscape Coordinator on Park, Streetscape and Natural Area projects. You will gain hands-on exposure to municipal design processes and contribute to real projects alongside engineers and planners.

The 4-month placement runs January to April 2027 (with possible extension to August 2027).

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Manual drawing

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Landscape Architecture program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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.

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.