Senior Landscape Architect

B&A Studios a CIMA company invites applications for a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Urban Planning & Design team providing support to our Infrastructure Design Groups across Western Canada. While the position will be based in Alberta (Calgary or Edmonton) the successful candidate will integrate into our existing Western Canadian Landscape Team (located in Edmonton and Vancouver).  

This role involves delivering high-quality landscape architecture and public realm design work supporting multidisciplinary teams and contributing to projects across Alberta British Columbia and Saskatchewan. 

The successful candidate will bring strong design vision technical expertise land development experience and project management skills to a broad portfolio including design guidelines streetscapes parks trails transit corridors public infrastructure and private-sector development. 

Business development client relationship building and proposal support are key components of this position. Placemaking and storytelling experience is considered a strong asset including the ability to translate local culture history and community identity into meaningful design narratives that enhance the character and user experience of public spaces. 

Primary responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including our planning transportation infrastructure buildings groups and more. 
• Develop public realm and site design from concept through to construction completion. 
• Oversee the development of accurate working drawing packages technical specifications cost estimates tender documents and construction documents. 
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for public consultation. 
• Support business development and strong client relationships. 
• Ensure compliance with required design principles and standards. 
• The ability to conduct tree inventories and complete arborist reports is considered an asset. 
• Contribute to team leadership mentorship and overall growth of the Landscape Architecture practice. 
• Prepare and coordinate drawing submissions for municipal approvals (development permits building permits construction drawings landscape plans).  
• Communicate effectively with municipal reviewers utility providers and regulatory bodies to resolve comments and facilitate approvals. 
• Conduct site visits inspections and construction reviews.  
• Provide construction-phase and project close-out support including interpretation of drawings addressing field issues and issuing redlines and change orders. 

Qualifications :

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Landscape Architecture or Engineering Consulting environment 
• Strong project management skills 
• Dedication to design excellence 
• Ability to manage multiple project deliverables with overlapping schedules 
• AALA stamp a requirement 
• Membership or eligibility for membership in BCSLA and SALA a strong asset 
• Good verbal written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills (Word Excel PowerPoint) and familiarity with SharePoint environments 
• Familiarity with Bluebeam an asset 
• Knowledge of CADD 2024 and Civil 3D 2024 an asset  
• Familiarity with Photoshop InDesign and other graphic programs an asset 
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for site visits 

B&A Studios is one of Western Canadas leading planning design and engagement consultancies now part of the CIMA family - one of Canadas largest privately-owned engineering and consulting firms. Together we offer an unmatched multidisciplinary platform that connects urban design planning engineering and engagement under one collaborative network.

Joining our team means:

• Working in a studio environment that values creativity inclusivity and curiosity.
• Collaborating with professionals across Canada on projects that shape communities of all sizes.
• Contributing to projects that matter  from transformative urban redevelopments to forward-thinking greenfield communities.
• Having the opportunity to lead influence and grow in a design studio that is entering its next exciting phase of evolution.
• Enjoying a workplace that offers flexible work arrangements competitive compensation professional development support and a culture rooted in collaboration and respect.

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Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time