Help shape projects from first sketch to final site walk. ISL’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design (LAUD) team is looking for a Junior-Intermediate Landscape Architectural Technologist with practical industry experience in landscape architecture production, design documentation, and construction drawing support. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who is ready to contribute to real projects while continuing to grow within a collaborative studio environment.
You’ll join a 20+ person studio focused on landscape architecture, public realm, and site design across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Our work spans parks, streetscapes, open spaces, mixed-use environments, and infrastructure projects that are design-led, technically rigorous, and rooted in context and long-term performance.
A Little About Us
ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees comprised of award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and much more that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.
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More about what we do:
- We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
- We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
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ISL is globally recognized for its collaborative and innovative approach, and our Landscape Architecture and Urban Design portfolio keeps growing across Western Canada. From urban plazas, streetscapes, and transit corridors to destination parks and ecological restoration, our studios design outdoor spaces that revitalize sites and bring communities together. Some projects have included:
About the Role
Our Landscape Architecture and Urban Design studios are engaged from early concepts through construction. As a Technologist, your focus will be on technical production and project documentation, including coordinated drawing packages, design development, tender and construction drawings, planting plans, details, schedules, and project deliverables. You will work closely with landscape architects, designers, technologists, and multidisciplinary project teams, with opportunities to support construction review and contract administration activities under the guidance of senior staff.
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and coordinate landscape architecture drawings, including plans, sections, details, planting plans, schedules, and construction documentation.
- Work within established CAD and digital standards to produce accurate, organized, and well-coordinated drawing packages.
- Coordinate project information with landscape architects, technologists, and other disciplines to keep drawings, background files, and deliverables current.
- Support design development, tender, and construction documentation across a variety of landscape architecture, public realm, site design, and infrastructure projects.
- Assist with construction review and contract administration tasks, including site visit documentation, redlines, deficiency tracking, RFIs, submittals, and close-out documentation.
- Contribute to project deliverables while applying practical knowledge of landscape construction, grading, planting, and Western Canadian climate considerations.
Who we are looking for:
As a new member of ISL’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design team, this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence.
You are a junior-intermediate technologist with a practical foundation in landscape architecture and a strong interest in producing high-quality technical work. You bring at least two years of industry experience and are comfortable preparing drawings, organizing project information, coordinating with team members, and supporting projects through design and construction documentation. You enjoy working in a studio environment and are looking for a role where you can contribute meaningfully while continuing to develop your technical and project delivery skills.
You’re looking for:
- A collaborative studio environment where you work closely with landscape architects, designers, and fellow technologists.
- Opportunities to contribute to real project work while continuing to strengthen your technical production and project delivery skills.
- Variety across project phases, from design development and drawing production through to tender and construction documentation.
- Site and construction-phase exposure that helps connect technical documentation to built work, with guidance from senior staff.
Ready to throw your name in?
Your cover letter and resume should show us:
- Diploma or degree in Landscape Architectural Technology, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related program, combined with direct experience in landscape architecture project work.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the landscape architecture field, including preparation of landscape drawings, details, planting plans, and design/construction documentation.
- Working proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance from senior staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and clients.
- Experience with Alberta or Western Canadian landscape design standards, plant materials, construction practices, and climate considerations would be considered a strong asset.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites within Alberta would be considered an asset.
Assets:
- Eligibility for, or interest in working toward, registration as a Landscape Architectural Technologist (LAT) with the AALA.
- Experience with Civil 3D, Land F/X, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, BIM360, or other design/visualization tools.
- Field exposure through previous roles, summer work, practicum, or construction-phase project support.
What ISL Offers
Thank you for considering ISL Engineering as your next step.
Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing which is why our benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.
Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:
- Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from over 16 offices across western Canada.
- Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
- Life Insurance and AD&D options.
- Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
- Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities.
- Competitive Annual bonus incentives.
- Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
- Parental leave top ups.
- Shareholder opportunities.
- 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Service Recognition Awards.
- An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.
Location:
ISL is proudly located in over 16 offices across Western Canada. This position may be located in:
- Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, or Lethbridge
At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.
At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.
