Junior Landscape Architect / Designer

FRP Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated junior 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, commercial development, open space networks and parks, urban plazas, recreational facilities, community centres, libraries, affordable housing 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 currently in-office, with remote working flexibility. Positions typically start with two weeks paid vacation in addition to office closure over the winter holiday period. Salary will be commensurate with experience ($50,000-$65,000), and we offer group health benefits to all employees. To encourage the professional development of our staff, we cover fees associated with OALA membership, continuing education initiatives, as well as passed LARE exams while under FRP employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation 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
• Assist in the preparation of construction documentation, including specifications, plans and detailing
• Assist in contract administration processes during project construction
• Collaborate and coordinate with broader external consultant design teams
• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Assist in the preparation of site observation reports.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working within a Canadian professional landscape architectural office
• Completion of a BLA or MLA
• Understanding and interest in applied landscape design – including knowledge of materials and horticulture
• Full membership or actively pursuing 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
• ISA designation would be considered an asset
• Understanding of sustainable design principles, LEED and Toronto Green Standard is considered an asset
• Understanding of Southern Ontario municipal approvals processes is considered an asset.

How to apply:

Please provide a cover letter, PDF files 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 appreciate all applications and interest in this position. Please note we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.