Intermediate Landscape Architect

FRP Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated intermediate landscape architect to join our team.

We are an award winning, small boutique landscape architecture firm that has been practicing in Toronto and the GTA since 1985. Our breath of design work is diverse and ranges across the public and private realm including post secondary campuses, child care playgrounds, schools, recreational facilities, community centres, libraries, affordable housing, commercial development, open space networks and parks, urban plazas, and public art.

We cultivate a supportive and collaborative work environment to nurture the professional development of our team with the primary goal of developing well-rounded landscape architects that can succeed in all aspects of design excellence. Our firm size allows our staff to be fully engaged in all phases of project design – from concept to oversight of in-ground implementation.

Candidates should have strong problem solving, organizational and multi-taskings skills, can work independently, as well as provide value to a broader multidisciplinary project consultant team.

At FRP, we believe that a positive work-life balance is essential to overall well being. This position is intended to be full-time based on 40 hours per week and is a hybrid work environment (3 days in office). Salary and vacation will be commensurate with experience ($65,000-$80,000), including office closure over the winter holiday period and group health benefits to all employees. To encourage the professional development of our staff, we cover fees associated with OALA/CSLA membership and continuing education initiatives while under FRP employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of conceptual / schematic design production and prepare presentation graphics (2D and 3D) for public, client and consultant meetings, design reports and feasibility studies
• Progress project work through design development and approval submissions
• Prepare construction documentation, including specifications, plans and detailing
• Assist in contract administration processes during project construction
• Collaborate and coordinate with broader external consultant design teams
• Conduct site reviews / assessments and assist in the preparation of reports.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working within a professional landscape architectural office
• Completion of a BLA / MLA
• Full membership with the OALA;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and Google SketchUp Pro
• Excellent written, graphic and oral communication skills
• Understanding and interest in applied design – including knowledge of materials, construction detailing and horticulture
• Understanding and interest in sustainable design principles. Experience with LEED and Toronto Green Standard is considered an asset
• Understanding of Southern Ontario municipal approvals processes is considered an asset
• ISA designation would be considered an asset

How to apply:

Please provide a cover letter, PDF of your CV and examples of portfolio work that demonstrate your graphic and technical design abilities to Kelly Hunter at [email protected]. Please have references available upon request.

We thank all candidates for their interest in FRP Inc. Please note we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.