Senior Landscape Architect

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

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to join our Ontario team. You will lead proposal efforts and manage multidisciplinary landscape projects from concept through construction documentation.

The role requires a strong design portfolio, expert knowledge of Civil3D, SketchUp, Revit, and related software, and a commitment to mentoring junior staff. Ontario projects focus on parks, corridors, and urban spaces.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating a range of projects
• Proficiency with CAD, Adobe, SketchUp, Office; ability to lead proposals and client interactions

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals and manage multidisciplinary projects
• Oversee design development and construction documentation
• Coordinate site design, planting design, grading, details and contract administration
• Mentor and guide junior staff and maintain client relationships

Skills

Design intuition

Communication skills

Mentorship

Collaborative mindset

Field work readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture

OALA Full Member

Tools

Civil3D

SketchUp

Lumion

Revit

MicroStation

Rhino GIS

Job description

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.

• 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.

About Us

Chez WSP, notre raison d’être est de façonner nos communautés pour faire progresser l’humanité.

C’est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes — des ingénieur·e·s, des scientifiques, des conseiller·ère·s et des expert·e·s techniques guidé·e·s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières.

En tant que l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l’environnement, du bâtiment, de l’énergie, du eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux. Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une empreinte positive et durable.

Chez WSP, vous joindrez une communauté d’esprits brillants qui repoussent les limites chaque jour - grâce à leur expertise, leur créativité et leur volonté d’innover pour bâtir un avenir plus résilient et interconnecté. Ici, vos idées sont valorisées, votre développement est soutenu, et vous êtes encouragé·e à être pleinement vous-même. Nous donnons à notre personnel les moyens de collaborer entre disciplines, de remettre en question le statu quo et de façonner une carrière porteuse de sens.

Joignez-vous à nous.

Veuillez noter :

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