Senior Landscape Architect

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Toronto is seeking a senior Landscape Architect to lead design teams on local parks, urban spaces and transit projects. You will manage proposals, guide projects from concept to construction, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with engineers, planners and scientists to deliver resilient, environmentally responsible solutions.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to win work while ensuring design excellence and regulatory compliance in

Qualifications

• Evidence of your landscape architecture license and portfolio.
• 12+ years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Ability to lead proposals and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams on parks, urban spaces, and infrastructure projects.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with engineers, planners and scientists.
• Prepare and lead proposals and project delivery from concept to construction.

Skills

Portfolio of Landscape Architecture

Design leadership

Project management

Communication skills

CAD / BIM software proficiency

Fluency in English

Education

Registered Landscape Architect (OALA) in good standing

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

Revit

Civil3D

Lumion

Rhino GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

At WSP, Landscape Architects are integral to creating positive, long-lasting impacts in the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. In Ontario, we are a team of 35+ Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, Arborists, and Technicians. With the support of our national team of allied professionals – Planners, Engineers, Scientists - we think globally and act locally.

Our work is focused on building a resilient future - bringing nature and people together – thoughtfully, responsibly, and artfully. Current projects include local and regional parks, urban spaces and plazas, complete streets, multi-use trails, transit and transportation facilities and infrastructure, master planning, and ecologically based design. We are also motivated to pursue research and learning opportunities to prepare for the design challenges of the future.

Your Impact

We are currently seeking the next senior member of our Ontario design team to support our expanding Landscape Architectural & Urban Design practice in Toronto at our 25 York Street office. Our ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative designer with a passion for the profession and demonstrated experience taking projects from concept to completion, with specific experience working on projects in the City of Toronto and surrounding municipalities. As a member of our Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Team, this individual will contribute to current projects in a leadership role and help win new ones by being involved in all aspects of proposal development and project delivery.

• Possess a natural design intuition and have a portfolio of projects to demonstrate this
• Show initiative and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team including mentorship of early career professionals
• Bring a collaborative mindset and desire to find creative design solutions that are environmentally responsible and technically sound
• Demonstrate excellent communications skills including the ability to quickly develop and articulate different design ideas and project concepts
• Be comfortable speaking with members of the public, clients, and colleagues across disciplines, and do so with professionalism at all times
• Have experience in preparing and leading others in the preparation of proposals
• Have experience in Project Management and demonstrated financial acumen
• Be familiar with all aspects of design development and construction documentation including site design, planting design, site grading, detailing, and contract administration, with the ability to lead others through projects from start to finish

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Be a Full Member in Good Standing with the OALA (or equivalent, with seal)
• Have 12+ years of professional experience working in Landscape Architecture
• Possess strong technical skills including proficiency in core design and administrative software (CAD, Adobe, SketchUp, Office, etc).
• Be willing to perform field work and observe projects during construction
• Demonstrate commitment to community and continual learning
• Proficiency in Civil3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, MicroStation, Rhino GIS
• A valid driver’s license
• ISA Certification
• Additional credentials in Accessible Design, Environmental Stewardship or other directly related to the practice of Landscape Architecture in Canada.
• Fluency in a second language (French desirable)

The following qualifications are strongly desired:

• Proficiency in Civil3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, MicroStation, Rhino GIS
• A valid driver’s license
• ISA Certification
• Additional credentials in Accessible Design, Environmental Stewardship or other directly related to the practice of Landscape Architecture in Canada.
• Fluency in a second language (French desirable)

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98 000 – $131 700
MB & ON: $89 400 – $124 900
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $88 500 – $119 300

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Job Info

• Job Identification 95457
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 03:11 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .