Landscape Architect

Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our landscape architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives. 

Your Opportunity

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

We design urban parks and plazas, transportation corridors, waterfronts and mixed-use developments that enhance our communities. Our experienced inter-disciplinary team specializes in parks and open spaces, urban public spaces, multiuse pathways, roadway enhancements, commercial and residential developments, wetland creation, habitat enhancements, watercourse restoration, urban forestry, and low impact development. We connect the people, places, and resources that take a project from concept to reality. 

Your Key Responsibilities

You will work with general supervision and direction on a variety of projects, ranging in size from urban in-fill 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 our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals on projects ranging from initial planning to decommission.

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 produce 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.