Intermediate Landscape Architect
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Calgary • Canada
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About the role
- Support and help lead landscape architecture projects day‑to‑day, contributing across all phases from concept, design development through construction documentation and construction administration
- Contribute to concept development, including site analysis, design narratives, spatial organization, grading strategies, planting concepts, and material selection
- Prepare, review, and guide design development and construction drawings in collaboration with the project team
- Contribute to design reviews, presentation materials, and public‑facing graphics
- Delegate tasks appropriately and oversee work to ensure design intent, quality, and consistency across project deliverables
- Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment, contributing to positive project culture and mentorship
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (civil, planning, architecture, environmental) and external consultants to resolve design and technical challenges
- Apply sound professional judgment to problem‑solving related to constructability, site constraints, and project objectives
- Participate in construction administration activities including field reviews, contractor coordination, responses to RFIs, and deficiency reviews
- Balance multiple concurrent projects while managing deadlines, scope, and quality expectations
- Ensure project deliverables align with municipal standards, approval authority requirements, and client expectations
- Project planning, proposal response and scope of work definition, financial project management and oversight
Requirements
- Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, a diploma from a technical college focused on landscape architecture, or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience
- 6–8 years of combined professional experience in a landscape architecture practice
- Demonstrated experience contributing to projects across multiple phases, from concept through construction
- Knowledge of Calgary Region design standards, approval processes, and plant materials appropriate for Alberta’s climate
- Current licensure as a Landscape Architect is preferred, however, candidates must be eligible for licensure in Alberta.
- Registration with a Landscape Architect licensure is preferred but not required
- Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) is considered an asset but not required
- Portfolio required (PDF or online link), limited to 10 pages, demonstrating a diversity of project experience
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
- a wellness program
- health care spending account
- wellness spending account
- group registered retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase program
- group tax-free savings account
- life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- short-term/long-term disability plans
- emergency travel benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional membership fee coverage
- paid time off
- Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
landscape architecturesite analysisdesign developmentconstruction documentationconstruction administrationgrading strategiesplanting conceptsmaterial selectionproject planningfinancial project management
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationmentorshipproblem-solvingtask delegationquality assurancecommunicationtime managementteam environmentproject culture
Certifications
Landscape Architect licensureCertified Irrigation Designer (CID)