Senior Landscape Architect

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join their Vancouver team. This position involves leading diverse projects, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to environmentally responsible designs. A strong focus on collaboration and technical expertise is expected, along with a passion for innovative solutions in urban planning and design.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Employee-focused savings programs

Strong company culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture required.
• Strong technical proficiency with design software and project management.
• Ability to prepare proposals and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through contract administration.
• Mentor early career professionals and contribute to team success.
• Engage with clients to develop business leads and maintain relationships.

Skills

Design intuition

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

Technical skills

Education

Full Member in Good Standing with the BCSLA

Bachelor or Master in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

SketchUp

Lumion

Revit

Rhino

GIS

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking the next Senior Landscape Architect to join ourBC design team to support our expanding Landscape Architectural & Urban Design practice. Based in Vancouver, our ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative designer with a passion for the profession and demonstrated experience taking projects from concept to completion. 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.

Although a global company, we are a relationship driven business that focuses on a work life balance - a key factor in our hybrid work environment.

We serve the private, public, and institutional sectors on a wide range of projects across Canada with a focus on environmentally responsible, socially conscious high-quality design. You will be contributing to a wide range of projects, from small to large scales and will be involved from concept through contract administration. Our areas of focus include urban revitalization, master planning, urban and regional parks, public spaces and plazas, complete streets, multi-use trails, transit facilities, infrastructure, commercial, institutional, land development and ecologically based landscapes. You bring a curious mindset and thoughtful, collaborative approach to design.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• 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
• Be willing to perform field work and observe projects during construction
• To meet with current and potential clients and develop business leads within Vancouver and other municipalities throughout the Lower Mainland
• Participate and contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning opportunities.
• 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

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Be a Full Member in Good Standing with the BCSLA (or equivalent, with seal)
• Have 15+ years of professional experience working in Landscape Architecture
• Possess strong technical skills including proficiency in core design and administrative software (CAD, Adobe, Office, etc).
• Demonstrate commitment to community and continual learning
• Have experience in preparing and leading others in the preparation of proposals
• Have experience in Project Management and demonstrated financial acumen

They may also possess:

• ISA Certification
• Proficiency in AutoCad, Civil3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, Rhino GIS
• A valid driver's license
• 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)

We request applicants submit a RESUME AND PORTFOLIO (PDF or website link) highlighting relevant work experience. Please limit PDF files to 10MB.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $96,200 - $132,200

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.