Intermediate Landscape Designer/Technologist

Employer description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Design What Comes Next Bring your creativity and technical expertise to our Alberta design team in Edmonton and help shape meaningful landscapes and public spaces across the province and Western Canada. As an Intermediate Landscape Designer/Technologist within our Landscape Architecture & Urban Design team, you will contribute to projects from concept through construction, collaborating across disciplines and geographies. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen your project delivery skills, contribute to proposals, support emerging professionals, and help create environmentally responsible, socially conscious design solutions. Our portfolio spans urban revitalization, master planning, parks, public spaces and plazas, complete streets, multi-use trails, transit facilities, infrastructure, commercial and institutional developments, land development, and ecologically based landscapes. Your Impact • Develop thoughtful landscape and urban design solutions from early concepts through detailed design, construction documentation, and contract administration. • Create site plans, planting designs, grading plans, details, and drawing packages that balance design quality with technical performance. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Landscape Architecture colleagues across Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, and Winnipeg. • Contribute to proposals and business development activities that help grow our Landscape Architecture & Urban Design practice. • Coordinate with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public to clearly communicate design concepts and project requirements. • Support project management activities while building your understanding of project scope, schedules, and financial performance. • Conduct field reviews and support projects during construction to help translate design intent into successful built outcomes. • Share your experience with early-career professionals while continuing to expand your own technical and professional capabilities. The Skills That Set You Apart • Education in Landscape Architecture or a related design discipline, including applicable diploma programs; Full Membership in Good Standing with the AALA is an asset. • 5–7+ years of professional Landscape Architecture experience, with demonstrated involvement in projects from concept through construction. • Strong technical capability with CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and other design and administrative software. • Experience preparing design development and construction documentation, including site design, planting design, grading and detailing. • Experience conducting field reviews and observing projects during construction. • Strong understanding of the technical execution and coordination of detailed drawing sets across professional disciplines. • Experience supporting proposals, project management, client engagement, and business development; experience with Civil 3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Revit, Rhino or GIS is an asset. • A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle; ISA Certification and credentials related to accessible design or environmental stewardship are additional assets. Why Choose WSP? Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours. • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - 102,500 MB & ON: $70,600 - 97,200 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - 92,900 Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. Make Your Mark Bring your ideas, design perspective, and technical skills to projects that shape how communities look, feel, and function. If you’re ready to grow your Landscape Architecture career while contributing to meaningful projects across Alberta and Western Canada, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your RESUME AND PORTFOLIO (PDF or website link) highlighting relevant work experience. Please limit PDF portfolios to 10 MB.