Landscape Architectural Designer

Join Our Team as a Landscape Architectural Designer!

Our Waterloo Studio is on the lookout for a talented Landscape Architectural Designer to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals on a wide array of projects. Our work spans local and regional planning initiatives, recreational master planning, and the design of open spaces such as parks, plazas, and streetscapes.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fun, collaborative team environment. We offer a broad range of experiences and take pride in our vibrant office culture.

Role accountabilities:

• Collaborate with Senior Landscape Architects, Arborists, Planners, and Urban Designers to create innovative, context-sensitive urban environments for both public and private sector projects
• Generate and develop conceptual designs
• Produce construction documentation and details using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit
• Work internally and externally with multidisciplinary teams, including Planners, Architects, and Engineers
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and technical reports
• Ensure project deliverables meet local standards and contract requirements.
• Support contract administration and conduct site visits as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited institution in Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design
• Ideally, 3 to 5 years of relevant post-graduation experience in a professional design firm
• Proficiency in technical detailing, drafting, and landscape construction practices, along with knowledge of local plant materials and experience with municipal/approval agency regulations
• Experience in preparing construction documentation such as specifications and schedules of quantities would be an asset
• Proficiency in the latest version of AutoCAD (Civil3D) is mandatory
• Proficiency in Revit or MicroStation is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), SketchUp, Revit, and Rhino is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A valid driver’s license is considered an asset

All applicants MUST submit a portfolio emphasizing design and technical proficiency with their resume. Portfolios can be submitted in PDF format or as an additional weblink.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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