Junior Landscape Designer

Position Summary

WW+P Architects and Planners Inc. is looking for a Junior Landscape Designer 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 successful candidate will be responsible for providing support on diverse projects ranging in scale and context, from integrated site design to corridor + neighbourhood development to city-wide design and strategy. Fresh and forward-thinking approaches to nature-inclusive design in an urban context are encouraged.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Landscape Architecture;
• 1-2 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;
• Familiarity with the Toronto Green Standard, Complete Street Guidelines, Low Impact Development strategies, etc. will be considered an asset;
• Proficiency in graphic tools including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and Revit. Experience with MicroStation will be considered an asset;
• Working on, or interested in pursuing the process towards OALA membership or equivalent.
  
  

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 landscape requirements and design solution opportunities;
• Contribute to the continued growth of the landscape practice at SvN, and assist in developing graphic standards and resources;
• Develop conceptual and/or framework diagrams, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives (by hand and/or digitally) in a highly graphic capacity;
• Imbue technical understanding of landscape elements and applicable standards and best practices into the development of work.

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 $62,000 to $72,000, 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.