Senior Landscape Architect

Azure Magazine; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture Group in Ottawa seeks a Senior Landscape Architect with 8–12 years of experience to lead landscape design across urban infill, subdivisions, and campus projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, conduct site studies, and oversee environmental assessments.

Strong communication and the ability to present to clients are essential; bilingualism is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Membership in OALA or AAPQ is required.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience as a Landscape Architect.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and document landscape architectural vision.
• Develop designs following high-quality standards.
• Serve as technical design expert and resolve design challenges.
• Prepare proposals and design documents including reports and drawings.
• Coordinate with project team members and clients for implementation.
• Lead presentations to clients, stakeholders and the public.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Bilingual (French advantageous)

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

OALA/AAPQ membership

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect Discipline Landscape Architecture Posted On October 8, 2026 Closing Date October 22, 2026 Company Stantec Location Ottawa , Canada

Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture Group is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join its Ottawa team and assist on projects. The office’s location in the National Capital Region provides many unique opportunities to work on projects of local and national significance for private and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

You will work with general supervision and direction on a variety of projects, ranging in size from urban infill projects to subdivision plans and campus developments, as a team member of a larger project in collaboration with other professionals and experts.

You will establish general landscape requirements; conduct preliminary site studies and assess potential to meet client specifications. You will carry out environmental impact studies. As part of the team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals on projects ranging from initial planning to decommissioning.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conceptualize, design and document landscape architectural vision and intentions.
• Develop design following high-quality standards.
• Serve as technical design expert and communicate effectively to resolve project and design challenges.
• Assist the project team and contribute to producing design documents including reports, drawings and construction specifications for assigned projects.
• Maintain effective coordination with project team members and clients.
• Prepare and lead presentations to clients, stakeholders and/or the public.
• Effectively communicate with contractors to implement the design.
• Conduct site investigations and construction inspections, including pre-design investigations.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and project descriptions.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and experts.
• French. Bilingualism is an advantage.

Education and Experience

Applicants should have full membership with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) or Association des architectes paysagistes du Québec (AAPQ). Applicants should demonstrate a minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience as a Landscape Architect and have a degree in Landscape Architecture or similar relevant certification.

Please include the following additional required application materials:

• Your résumé
• A cover letter in PDF format indicating your background, interests and goals in the field of landscape architecture and any other relevant information you believe will support your application
• Two letters of recommendation in PDF format from individuals related to the field of landscape architecture and design of exterior spaces
• Design Portfolio in PDF format (10Mb max.)

Application packages will be reviewed based upon creativity, critical thinking and design communication skills.