Senior Landscape Architect

Job Description Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Who are we looking for? We’re proud to be an employee‑owned, value‑driven company deeply invested in the communities we serve. As our team grows, we’re seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Toronto studio. You’ll collaborate locally and globally with architects, ecologists, arborists, engineers, transportation planners, urban designers, and environmental specialists.

Our work spans large‑scale ecological restoration, water and transit infrastructure, healthcare, parks, trails, and nature‑based solutions for riparian and shoreline habitats. This role is ideal for someone who values design excellence, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a meaningful impact through their work. We’re seeking a hands‑on landscape architect who leads by example, works independently, contributes directly to design and technical delivery, and delegates effectively to support team growth and project success.

We offer a collaborative, engaging, and professionally managed environment where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your landscape architecture expertise is integral to multidisciplinary teams and projects.

We’re guided by a shared purpose: creating lasting community benefit. Our commitment to safety, teamwork, integrity, and respect drives everything we do.

Our Hybrid Model: Be part of the dynamic culture Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in:

Collaborating with architecture, engineering, environmental, and land development teams to deliver efficient, cost‑effective landscape solutions tailored to each client’s brief.

Take ownership of the landscape architecture scope for projects of all scales, leading the design response to client requirements while collaborating with landscape architects, designers, and professionals across other disciplines.

Day‑to‑day project management of Landscape Architecture projects to meet schedule and budget targets.

Supervise, share knowledge with, and mentor developing team members, while delegating tasks, scheduling resources, and managing team workflows.

Interpret and apply relevant client, industry, and GHD standards, including guidelines, codes, and best practices.

Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and strong working relationships across the company and with clients and external stakeholders.

Contribute to and author fee proposals

Develop effective, practical designs and nature‑based solutions.

Use computer‑aided design, 3D modelling, rendering, graphic design, and landscape information modelling tools.

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

A passion and track record for design excellence, innovation and successful project delivery and close‑out

Successful leadership, management and delegation experience

Demonstrated senior‑level judgement in resolving complex landscape architecture challenges and developing practical, technically sound, and context‑sensitive solutions.

Solid understanding of site analysis and landscape design

Site planning and urban planning

Experience in the history and theory of landscape architecture, sustainable design, construction technology, design precedents, horticulture, urban design, planning approvals, building codes, accessibility, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

Proposal writing, fee calculations and scheduling.

Research, review and synthesis of background information

Hand sketching of analysis, ideation, design alternatives, plans, sections and details with pencil, marker and/or stylus

Strong English verbal, written and reading skills

Development of graphic materials and presentations

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely with architecture, engineering, ecology and arborist disciplines.

Planting design excellence with Ontario native trees, woody shrubs, forbs, grasses, and aquatic design on grade, structures, roofs, and walls

Public realm design, details and construction

Ecological restoration planting design of terrestrial and wetland environments

Construction drawings and specification preparation, review and tendering

Contract administration including submittal reviews, sit