Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Our Toronto Studio is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Intermediate or Senior Landscape Architect to join our team.  As a part of our team, you will have a strong focus on infrastructure led projects in tandem with projects that have an environmental restoration and active transportation component. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including our in-house disciplines and high-profile designers as well as our sector leading external partners.  You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the GTA’s largest and most complex transit-oriented projects.  These currently include Hurontario LRT, Yonge North Subway Extension, and Ontario Line. However, not all of our projects are large scale.  We have projects that are rich and varied, providing support to our in-house disciplines to create sustainable and environmentally responsible design solutions that include naturalization and active transportation. You will be challenged and inspired by projects that demand a variety of ideas and solution that arise from collaboration and appreciation for a wide variety of design disciplines.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead, collaborate with and mentor junior staff in delivering coordinated landscape submissions in accordance with project delivery schedules and requirements on major transit projects
• Independently manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams and assist with project completion from bid phase to detailed design and contract documents
• Present high-quality graphic presentations, detailed design schemes and reports
• Engage with and manage Clients/Stakeholders and ensure deadlines and budgetary constraints are met for all projects
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills and ensure that a high level of professionalism and design excellence are upheld within each project

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution within the field of Landscape Architecture
• A minimum of 8 years (post-graduation) of relevant working experience in a professional design firm with proven experience leading and managing teams
• Previous experience working within large multi-disciplinary teams as part of a project delivery system that includes project agreements, project specific output specifications and schedules for infrastructure led projects such as rail or roadway is considered an asset
• Multi-disciplinary interests in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Active Transportation Planning, Transportation Planning and Environmental Restoration including a strong awareness/understanding of current issues in design and sustainability
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of assisting in the preparation of design narratives and proposals
• Strong mentorship capabilities to guide and collaborate with junior designers and professionals
• Capacity to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment with a keen eye for detail
• Capacity to uphold design excellence in challenging project time frames and deadlines
• Proficiency and confidence in developing contract documents including drawings, details, specifications and quantities
• Knowledge of local plant materials and experience with municipal and agency approvals and regulations
• Ability to lead the preparation of RFP responses, assembling a team and preparing fee estimates
• Proficiency in the latest version of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Revit and ArcGIS considered an asset
• Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture is considered an asset
• A valid driver’s license is considered an asset

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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. 

We request applicants submit RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.

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