Senior Project Landscape Architect / Project Manager

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Earned day off

Paid vacation

Top pension plan

Job summary

The City of Kelowna is seeking a Senior Project Landscape Architect to lead the strategic and schematic planning and design of City parks, urban spaces and public art projects. You will supervise junior staff and mentor colleagues, while overseeing consultants, budgeting, scheduling and tendering from concept to construction.

This exempt role offers CAD 126,150–CAD 147,175 annually, with benefits, earned day off, vacation and a top pension plan. Join a dynamic team in Canada’s fast-growing city.

Qualifications

• Professional Registered Landscape Architect or eligible for immediate BC registration.
• Minimum 5 years landscape architecture experience in municipal environments.
• Experience managing junior staff, consultants and contractors.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills; valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and schematic planning and design of City parks, urban spaces and public art projects.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor the department; oversee consultants and contractors.
• Oversee budgeting, tendering, scheduling, and project communications from concept to construction.

Skills

5+ years experience

Team leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Interpersonal skills

CAD/Adobe tools

Driver's license

Education

Professional Registered Landscape Architect

Tools

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

The City of Kelowna, situated in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan valley, boasts a stunning setting and year-round recreational pursuits. Kelowna has over 200 city parks, all of which showcase why our city has won multiple “Community in Bloom” awards.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Landscape Architect! The successful applicant will be responsible for the strategic and schematic planning and design of City parks, urban spaces and public art projects and will supervise junior staff and assist the Department Manager with staff mentoring and performance evaluations. The position will oversee the selection of consultants, manage resources, overseeing project communications, strategic planning, preliminary design, detailed design, scheduling, and budgeting, and monitor projects through tender preparation for City of Kelowna parks and public spaces, as well as guide projects such as City beautification and monumentation. Projects will include strategic plans, concept plans and design for new construction, renewal, alteration, rehabilitation, or improvements to parks and urban realm, monumentation, beautification and public art. This position will take professional responsibility for projects and seal drawings, as required. Utilize your related design experience to help enhance Kelowna’s beautiful landscapes and infrastructure.

Requirements:

• Professional Registered Landscape Architect or alternate equivalent professional designation (e.g., Engineer / Architect registered or eligible for immediate registration in BC with comparable landscape architecture experience.)
• A minimum of 5 years of landscape architecture experience, including strategic planning and budgeting, design development, project management, tendering, construction, and contract administration in the municipal environment
• Experience with management of junior technical staff, consultants, and contractors
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively lead a team and work collaboratively
• Digital illustration, artificial intelligence software regarding illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, CAD skills, and other artificial intelligence applications are an asset
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighborhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $126,150 to $147,175, employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Applications must be received by end of day November 18, 2026.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest