Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP

is currently seeking the next

Senior Landscape Architect

to join our BC 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.