Looking for a place where your ideas actually make it into the ground?
Join CSW, a nationally recognized landscape architecture and urban design studio based in Ottawa’s National Capital Region. We’re a small team doing big, meaningful work; from vibrant streetscapes and urban plazas to parks, to mixed-use communities, institutional projects, environmental restoration, and master plans across Eastern Canada.
We’re looking for an Intermediate Landscape Architect who is excited to design, manage projects, collaborate, and get their hands dirty bringing great ideas to life.
Why CSW?
At CSW, you’ll work closely with experienced landscape architects and have a real voice in projects from the first sketch through construction. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, work directly with clients and consultants, and help shape the future of Ottawa and Gatineau. Our projects are diverse, our days are rarely predictable, and our work has a tangible impact on the places where people live, work, and play.
And then there’s Ottawa.
Our office is in the National Capital Region, surrounded by some of Canada’s most inspiring landscapes and public spaces. Ottawa offers the energy and opportunity of a capital city without the pace and congestion of a much larger urban centre. Think bike rides along the canal, neighbourhood cafés, incredible parks and trails, summer festivals, skating in the Rideau Canal and the ability to get out of the city and into nature remarkably quickly.
It’s a pretty great place to draw your next site plan.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role across the full project lifecycle, including:
- Developing project concepts and design solutions.
- Leading detailed design and technical documentation.
- Preparing reports, presentations, graphics, and contract documents.
- Managing projects and coordinating clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Preparing compelling responses to RFPs and helping win new work.
- Supporting construction administration and conducting site inspections.
- Guiding and mentoring team members.
- Working closely with Senior Landscape Architects and experienced staff.
- Contributing ideas and leadership to the continued growth of CSW.
In other words: you won’t be stuck in one corner of a project. You’ll see your work through from start to finish.
What You Bring
You’re an intermediate landscape architect who combines design thinking with practical project delivery.
You’ll bring:
- An undergraduate or master’s degree in landscape architecture, a related design discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Min. 5 years of professional experience.
- OALA, AAPQ, or CSLA membership.
- Strong project management.
- Experience working multidisciplinary projects.
- The ability to juggle multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Experience with detailed design, tender documentation, and construction administration.
- Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Experience with SketchUp, Lumion, or Revit is an asset. Canadian experience and particularly experience in the National Capital Region is also an asset. Bilingual English/French communication skills are a strong asset. Most importantly, you’re someone who enjoys designing, collaborating, solving problems, and seeing great work become real places.
What We Offer
We believe good work comes from people who have the space and support to do their best work.
At CSW, you’ll find:
- A supportive, collaborative boutique studio environment.
- Interesting and varied projects across Eastern Canada.
- Meaningful responsibility and opportunities to lead.
- Flexible working hours, including summer hours.
- Support for professional development and continuing education.
- Group insurance.
- Competitive compensation.
- The chance to work alongside a talented team and help shape an award-winning practice.
If you’re an experienced landscape architect looking for more than a job. Somewhere you can design, learn, laugh, and actually see the results of your work, we’d love to meet you.
Come join CSW and help us create the next generation of places people will love.
Please submit your application (cover letter, resume, portfolio including technical and graphic work samples, and references) in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line “Intermediate Landscape Architect Application.”
