GSP Group is currently seeking a full-time Senior Landscape Architect with 8 or more years of professional experience to join our Landscape Architecture team in either our Kitchener or Hamilton office. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working collaboratively as part of a creative team, and are open to working on a variety of project types as a way of further developing your talents and experience within the practice of Landscape Architecture, then this position is definitely for you. GSP Group is an employee-owned company that has been providing community planning, urban design and landscape architecture services from our offices in downtown Kitchener and Hamilton for over 27 years. We provide our creative and professional services to the private, public and institutional sectors on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects across Southern Ontario, which demonstrates our passion for shaping great communities. Responsibilities associated with this position: Candidates applying to join our team should be eager and excited to build upon their experience in the following areas of practice, through their expected participation in all aspects of the project process including:

• Providing support to the Landscape Architecture Manager and Lead;
• Project management (staff);
• Mentoring intermediate and junior landscape architects and designers through various phases of the project processes;
• Client management and presentations;
• Project Team Management (subconsultants);
• Assisting the Lead and Managers with proposal writing;
• Responsible for redlining and providing direction for junior and intermediate staff;
• Reviewing and stamping drawing sets as prepared by junior and intermediate staff;
• Project correspondence;
• Landscape design;
• Preparation and coordination of project drawings and documents through all phases of a project (including but not limited to, schematic design, detail design, construction documents, tender and bidding, contract and construction administration and project close out);
• Cost estimating.

Qualifications required for this position: Candidates applying for this position with GSP Group should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university, and full membership with the OALA;
• Experience in a wide range of landscape architecture projects, from conceptual design to detail design and contract administration;
• Excellent written, graphic and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team or independently towards the preparation of project deliverables;
• Be capable of carrying multiple projects or tasks at one time, with strong organizational and time management skills, and a keen attention to detail;
• Proven capabilities in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp. Additional experience with MicroStation, LandFX, Revit or Rhino is considered an asset, but not required;
• ISA Arborist certification would be considered an asset, but is not required for qualification towards this opportunity;
• Valid G driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

A little more about our company: GSP Group is a great place to work. We have a dynamic team of energetic and passionate professionals who are committed to working together to create great places, and doing so in a collegial, engaging, and fun environment. We believe that every project that we are a part of provides new opportunities and experiences to draw upon. We utilize this belief to promote the professional development and mentorship of staff to benefit both our overall team and our clients. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and promote work-life balance with our Social, Health and Wellness, and Sustainability Committees (our Green Team), as well as summer hours from July to September to help get a head-start on enjoying the warm weather and weekends. Through our hybrid working model, we are excited to be back in our Kitchener and Hamilton open-studio offices, both of which are located in a downtown, urban setting within walking distance of parks, trails, shops and dining. As growing and vibrant communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Kitchener and Hamilton are great places to be, with integrated transit systems, community programming and recreation opportunities, and a strong economy. If this position with GSP Group sounds like an opportunity for you, we invite qualified applicants to apply by providing a cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format in confidence. If you would like further information on GSP Group or the LA team positions as advertised, please visit our website at www.gspgroup.ca. We would like to hear from you by April 21, 2023. We thank all those who submit applications, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2G 4Y9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Experience:

• landscape architecture: 6 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2G 4Y9 Application deadline: 2023-04-21