Senior Landscape Architect

Architecture49 is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Western region in the Vancouver Office.

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties. 

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology.  While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

Western Canada

The Western Canada region is renowned for a collaborative and client focused mindset. Inspired by the natural resources that are abundant across the region, our team thrives on designs that align with the goals our clients seek to achieve. Specializing in sports and entertainment venues, transportation infrastructure, science and technology labs, and industrial spaces, our Western Canada team seamlessly blends functionality with technical excellence. Our locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Kamloops, and Kelowna make for a cutting‐edge practice surrounded by natural wonders that inspire our team to define what is possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop creative technical solutions and prepare visually compelling graphic presentations.
• Prepare and review conceptual design, design development and construction documents including details and specifications.
• Manage multiple projects and budgets and effectively meet deadlines.
• Prepare and review design briefs, cost estimates and technical reports.
• Manage client and stakeholder expectations, consultant coordination, and approvals.
• Collaborate internally and externally with other Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers and Planners.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with local standards and contract requirements.
• Assist with contract administration and site inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a registered Landscape Architect 
• BCSLA membership or eligibility for membership
• Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program or equivalent. 
• Preference given to candidates with experience in REVIT, the Microsoft 365 environment, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Adobe Suite, and general BIM principles and workflows.
• Bilingual (English and French) also an asset