Landscape Designer

Vancouver Economic Commission; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Program

Hybrid work week

Job summary

The City of Vancouver, through the Board of Parks & Recreation, is seeking a Landscape Designer for temporary full-time work starting November 2026. The role supports park development, capital projects, and public engagement, delivering conceptual plans, detailed drawings, and cost estimates for outdoor facilities and renewal programs.

The position requires knowledge of landscape design principles, horticultural practices, and the ability to collaborate with contractors and public stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology in Landscape Construction, Landscape Horticulture or related discipline plus sound related experience, or University graduation in Landscape Architecture plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of landscape design principles, methods and practices.
• Sound knowledge of landscape architectural principles and practices.
• Sound knowledge of ornamental horticultural practices.
• Good knowledge of landscape construction methods and materials.
• Ability to perform design drafting assignments including graphic renderings.
• Ability to estimate time and material requirements and costs and prepare specifications covering design work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and other employees.
• Ability to use computer aided drafting techniques and computer graphics software applications and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares preliminary overall site design concepts for new park development projects or renovations to existing park areas.
• Consults with other civic personnel and community groups on matters pertaining to assigned projects.
• Prepares graphic presentations, plans and models as required.
• Prepares detailed landscape design drawings for overall site development, including specifications for grading, site layout, planting and drainage patterns.
• Makes recommendations on horticultural materials required and prepares specifications for such materials.
• Prepares preliminary cost estimates for grading, seeding, plant material and landscape treatment.
• Reviews existing landscaped areas and recommends on revised landscape design where necessary.
• Makes recommendations on park equipment, fixtures and furniture and their placement on landscaped areas.
• Assists the Landscape Architect, Senior Project Manager or their designate on project inspections and scheduling and reports on discrepancies.

Skills

Landscape design

Landscape architecture

Horticulture

Landscape construction

Drafting

Estimating

CAD

Graphic software

Education

Landscape Construction technology

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

CAD

Computer graphics software

Job description

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

This position focuses on support for Capital Plan project delivery including but not limited to new and renewed outdoor sport field facilities, new parks, dog off leash areas, small plazas, and park and playground renewal programs. The Landscape Designer responsibilities include preparation of public engagement material, conceptual plans, detailed designed, graphic representations and preliminary cost estimates for Park Development projects. The Landscape Designer works with senior staff to help prepare requests for proposals and tender documents to retain professional consultants and contractors for Park Development projects. The position is expected to independently inspect and document work of contractors, record meeting minutes, review contractor submittals, and report updates and recommendations for approval to senior staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares preliminary overall site design concepts for new park development projects or renovations to existing park areas.
• Consults with other civic personnel and community groups on matters pertaining to assigned projects.
• Prepares graphic presentations, plans and models as required.
• Prepares detailed landscape design drawings for overall site development, including specifications for grading, site layout, planting and drainage patterns.
• Makes recommendations on horticultural materials required and prepares specifications for such materials.
• Prepares preliminary cost estimates for grading, seeding, plant material and landscape treatment.
• Reviews existing landscaped areas and recommends on revised landscape design where necessary.
• Makes recommendations on park equipment, fixtures and furniture and their placement on landscaped areas.
• Assists the Landscape Architect, Senior Project Manager or their designate on project inspections and scheduling and reports on discrepancies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology in Landscape Construction, Landscape Horticulture or a related discipline plus sound related experience, or University graduation in Landscape Architecture plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of landscape design principles, methods and practices.
• Sound knowledge of landscape architectural principles and practices.
• Sound knowledge of ornamental horticultural practices.
• Good knowledge of landscape construction methods and materials.
• Ability to perform design drafting assignments including graphic renderings.
• Ability to estimate time and material requirements and costs and prepare specifications covering design work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and other employees.
• Ability to use computer aided drafting techniques and computer graphics software applications and equipment.

Drivers License and Record Checks

• Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14days of this posting
• If you have less than fiveyears driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

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

Board of Parks & Recreation

Affiliation

CUPE 15 Parks

Employment Type

Temporary Full-Time

Position Start Date

November 2026

Position End Date

July 2027

Salary Information

Pay Grade GR-024: $44.82 to $52.93 per hour

Application Close

October 18, 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 .

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories