Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

ISL's Landscape Architecture and Urban Design team is looking for a talented Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer with a strong interest in design and project delivery to join our Burnaby office in a permanent, full-time position.

The successful candidate will bring strong landscape design skills along with experience in project management and contract administration, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility for projects from concept through construction. You'll work collaboratively within ISL's multidisciplinary environment, broadening your experience across disciplines and project types while progressively taking on greater project responsibility appropriate to your skills and career goals.

A Little About You

You have experience in landscape architecture and are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career. You want to broaden your project experience, strengthen your design and project delivery skills, and take on greater responsibility. Depending on your background, you may have experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Project Manager
• Landscape Designer
• Landscape Architect
• Contract Administrator

You enjoy developing strong design ideas, collaborating with others and contributing to projects through design and construction.

A Little About Us

ISL is an award-winning consulting firm bringing together engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists and support teams to deliver infrastructure projects across Western Canada. Our highly collaborative multidisciplinary approach allows us to combine creative thinking and technical expertise to deliver integrated solutions that minimize environmental impacts and maximize community benefits.

We are passionate about developing our people and creating opportunities for them to advance their careers. At ISL, you'll learn from experienced professionals, broaden your experience across disciplines and project types, and progressively take on greater design, project management and leadership responsibilities. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, mentorship and funded professional development opportunities to help you build the skills and experience for the next stage of your career.

ISL's Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Team delivers transformative site design solutions. We operate as a Design Studio within a multidisciplinary consulting firm, combining a strong focus on design quality and craft with the technical expertise of the larger ISL team. We are committed to design and project service delivery excellence. We are:

• Holistic – we think beyond individual disciplines and work collaboratively to develop integrated site design solutions.
• Integrated – our place within the larger ISL team creates opportunities to contribute to substantial and complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Diverse – in our backgrounds, perspectives and talents. We combine technical expertise with creative flair to design distinctive outdoor spaces.

Our Landscape Architecture and Urban Design team works across a diverse range of project types, including:

• Minoru Lakes Renewal
• Willingdon Linear Park
• Re-Imagined Central Park
• Esplanade Complete Street
• Shoreline Trail Boardwalk Replacement

A Little About You

Your cover letter should tell us about:

• Your professional strengths in landscape design and project delivery, including your experience in project management and contract administration.
• The kinds of projects that inspire you, whether streetscapes, park planning and design, green infrastructure, ecological restoration or other areas of landscape architecture.
• Your professional goals, the skills and responsibilities you would like to develop, and where you would like to take your career next.

Your resume and portfolio should show us:

• University degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Registered Landscape Architect or BCSLA Intern, or an experienced Landscape Designer with equivalent relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' progressive landscape architecture experience.
• Experience in landscape design, project management and contract administration.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong landscape design skills and the development of design ideas through various stages of project delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Bonus points for:

• Work experience in BC
• PMP Certification
• Proficiency in LandFX, Civil 3D, BIM and rendering software
• Experience leveraging AI for design, graphics and reporting

A Little More About the Role

Our growing Burnaby team is located in a bright new office space, steps from Gilmore SkyTrain Station. You'll work on diverse and challenging projects alongside professionals across ISL's disciplines, broadening your project experience and progressively taking on greater design, project management and project delivery responsibilities.

If you're looking for interesting multidisciplinary work, meaningful project involvement and room to grow and advance your career, we want to hear from you.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing concept designs, details and construction drawing packages through various stages of project delivery.
• Acting as design lead and project manager on projects of varying scales and complexity, depending on your background and skills.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating with other ISL disciplines, clients and contractors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Providing contract administration and construction-phase services, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

What ISL Offers

We value your contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop new skills, broaden professional experience and advance within the organization. Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellbeing.

Depending on your qualifications and experience level, the salary range for this position (based on a 40-hour work week) is:

• $76,000 - $96,000

Here are some of the exceptional benefits we provide:

• Excellent mentorship
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid model of work
• Employer-paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• Group RRSP
• Annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• Parental leave top-ups
• 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance Program
• Use of company vehicles

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.