Intermediate Landscape Architect / Designer

FRP Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated intermediate landscape architect or designer 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.

This position is intended to be full-time based on 40 hours per week and is primarily an in office position with work from home flexibility. Salary and vacation will be commensurate with experience ($65,000+), including paid 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:

• Assist in the preparation of conceptual / schematic design materials and including 2D and 3D presentation graphics for public, client and consultant meetings, design reports and feasibility studies
• Progress project work through design development and approval submissions.
• Preparation of construction documentation, including plans and detailing.
• Participate in contract administration processes during project construction.
• Collaborate and coordinate with broader external consultant design teams.
• Assist with cost estimating and budgeting.
• Assist in the preparation of site observation reports.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience working within a Canadian landscape architecture office (required)
• Completion of a BLA or MLA (required)
• Understanding and interest in applied landscape design – including knowledge of materials and horticulture
• Active pursuit full membership with the OALA and landscape architect designation (required)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google SketchUp Pro and rendering software
• Excellent written, graphic, and oral communication skills
• Understanding of sustainable design principles, LEED and Toronto Green Standard is 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.