Intermediate Landscape Architect

Position Summary

WW+P Architects and Planners Inc. is looking for an Intermediate Landscape Architect to join our award-winning team. Some of our most significant contributions to the fabric of the GTHA include the design and delivery of North Maple Regional Park – Family Recreation Area in Vaughan (currently under construction), 11 Brock Transitional Housing (currently under construction), Weston Loop Master Plan, Durham Meadoway Visioning Study, The Beltline Yards Public Realm Design, Reconfiguration of the Six Points Interchange, Shoppers World Brampton Master Plan, Eglinton Connects Planning + Urban Design Study, Neighbourhoods Character Design Guidelines for the City of Toronto, and the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Urban Design Guidelines among others.

The role of the Intermediate Landscape Architect is to work with our interdisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, landscape architects and architects on behalf of both public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, managing and implementing landscape architectural projects at multiple scales, from integrated site design to streetscape and large-scale landscape strategy.

Working with senior staff, the landscape architect will collaborate in managing and delivering innovative, amazing and profitable projects and assist in procuring a mix of public and private sector projects in order to evolve the Landscape Architecture practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture;
• Minimum of 5 years of landscape architecture experience;
• Exceptional communication, organization and interpersonal skills;
• Solid technical understanding of/experience with landscape and public realm design, including:
  • Green standards and sustainable design practices;
  • Streetscape design and coordination between landscape and utilities;
  • Integration with land use and the built environment;
  • Transit integration and design;
  • Parks and open space design concepts and detailed development;
  • Application in city-wide scale contexts.
• Proficiency in graphic tools including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and Revit. Experience with MicroStation an asset;
• Professional registration or working towards OALA or equivalent is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop graphics and text that showcase design excellence, clear design thinking, and strong landscape-urban design concepts;
• Conduct research and preliminary site review including an understanding of client needs for landscape requirements and design solution opportunities; familiarity with the Toronto Green Standard, Complete Street Guidelines, Low Impact Development strategies, etc. an asset;
• Develop conceptual and/or framework diagrams, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives (by hand and/or digitally) in a highly graphic capacity;
• Prepare project presentations;
• Imbue technical understanding of landscape elements and applicable standards and best practices into the development of work;
• Deliver final design packages that adhere to design intent.
• Communicate with consultants, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are being carried out and to forward integrated problem solving. Provide ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes/update memos;
• Contribute to the continued growth of the landscape practice at WW+P, and assist in developing graphic standards and resources.

Why Choose WW+P?

WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence.

At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our approach is guided by core values that define who we are and how we work: we are people-focused, placing people at the heart of everything we do; we are inventive, finding elegant, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges; and we are responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact.

WW+P is part of 10N Collective: a group of urbanism, architecture and related design experts brought together by Egis Group. In 2026 SvN Architects and Planners and WW+P merged, creating over 80 years of combined experience in transformative urban design and planning.

We know that it takes great people to make great designs, and they need great working environments to thrive in. As an inclusive and welcoming practice, we are committed to prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion by bringing together global and local expertise through staff who share in our vision and values. We want to create a workforce that reflects the communities we design for, one that is diverse in its experience, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our staff are supported at every stage of their career, encouraging growth and learning. Through mentoring programmes, individualised training plans and regular reviews we create the space for our staff to realise their full potential, and become rounded members of WW+P.

What we have to offer you:

WW+P offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Full Health and Dental benefits, including a $1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account;
• Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks*
• A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500, as well as covering licensing fees;
• A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component;
• A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time, as well as a studio-wide closure over the holidays in December;
• Flexible work hours; and
• Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more!

*after 6 months of service

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate based on experience.

How do I apply?

Candidates may apply through our HR platform via this link.

Please attach or send a link for a portfolio of your work. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to present your portfolio.

As an employer committed to employment equity, WW+P encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter in their application.

If you require any form of accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can assist.